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title: "238_25 Physical Education, Outdoor Leisure and Fitness (including Swimming) and Mats"
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# 238_25 Physical Education, Outdoor Leisure and Fitness (including Swimming) and Mats

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0498d1

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by ESPO, concerns the supply of physical education equipment, swimming equipment, fitness equipment, outdoor leisure games, and mats. ESPO, a regional authority based in Leicester, seeks suppliers to deliver goods directly to customer establishments and the ESPO distribution centre. The procurement falls under the sports goods and equipment category with an estimated total value of £3,680,000 and spans across five active lots. The contract period starts on 1 March 2025 and ends on 31 March 2027, with an option to extend by 23 months. Tenders must be submitted electronically by 12:00, 14 October 2024.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses involved in sports and leisure equipment, particularly SMEs that can offer competitive prices and high-quality products. The framework agreement allows for multiple suppliers, increasing the chances for various businesses to secure a portion of the contract. Suppliers such as Bishop Sports & Leisure Ltd, Foams 4 Sports Ltd, and Gamez Galore Limited have been awarded various lots, highlighting the potential for growth in providing physical education, swimming, fitness, gymnastic equipment, and outdoor games. Businesses with a focus on these areas are well-suited to compete in this procurement process.

## Notice

The supply of primary and secondary physical education equipment, swimming equipment, fitness equipment, outdoor leisure and games, and mats to be supplied direct to customer establishments and to the ESPO distribution centre.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Physical Education Equipment

The supply of physical education equipment (including, but not limited to, play balls, hoops/skipping, throwing and other primary/secondary PE resources) to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester and for direct delivery to individual customer establishments.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period.

Lot 2 - Swimming Equipment

The supply of swimming equipment (including, but not limited to, goggles, floats and other swimming resources) to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester and for direct delivery to individual customer establishments.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period.

Lot 3 - Fitness Equipment

The supply of fitness equipment (including, but not limited to, weights, yoga/stability equipment etc) to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester and for direct delivery to individual customer establishments.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period.

Lot 4 - Gymnastic, Landing and Exercise Mats and Mat Trolleys

The supply of gymnastic, landing and exercise mats & mat trolleys to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester and for direct delivery to individual customer establishments.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period.

Lot 5 - Leisure and Outdoor Games

The supply of outdoor leisure and games to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester and for direct delivery to individual customer establishments.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009187-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,680,000 |
| Lots value | £3,680,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,680,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ESPO |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE19 1ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Enderby |
| Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 9 |
| Supplier names | ALAN RANSOME SPORTING GOODS GROUP; BISHOP SPORTS & LEISURE; ED.UK.8 WORLDWIDE; FOAMS 4 SPORTS; GAMEZ GALORE; HS SPORTS LIMITED (T/A APG LEISURE; PHILLIPS-TUFTEX; THE MAD GROUP (HQ; UNIVERSAL SERVICES (SPORTS EQUIPMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

### Codes

- 37000000 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
- 37400000 - Sports goods and equipment
- 37412340 - Swim goggles or swim fins
- 37416000 - Leisure equipment
- 37421000 - Gymnasium mats
- 37440000 - Fitness equipments

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2025 at 12:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009187-2025
- 3 Oct 2024 at 13:23 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031730-2024
- 6 Sep 2024 at 13:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028623-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/
- https://www.espo.org/
- https://www.justice.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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