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title: "University of Warwick Sports Hub Retail Area Tender"
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# University of Warwick Sports Hub Retail Area Tender

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-054860

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## Summary

The University of Warwick, located in Coventry, is advancing its retail offerings within the Sports and Wellness Hub through the "University of Warwick Sports Hub Retail Area Tender." The procurement falls under the "Sports goods and equipment" category and is classified as a procurement of goods. The tender process is at the award stage, with an active contract now in place as of 15 September 2025. This contract, awarded to Alison Black Ltd trading as Sportmax, holds a value of £120,000. Originally, submissions for this open procedure were due by midday on 7 July 2025, underlining the need for timely engagement.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in sports goods, equipment, and related retail services to establish or expand their presence within a dynamic university environment. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) such as Alison Black Ltd have successfully engaged in this procurement, highlighting the accessibility of such contracts to similar businesses aiming for growth. Areas of focus include racquet and court sports equipment, sportswear, and swimwear, suggesting applicability for both manufacturers and retailers in these segments seeking to enhance their market reach within the UK, particularly in renowned academic institutions like the University of Warwick.

## Notice

The University of Warwick has a requirement for an update to its retail offering based at the Sports and Wellness Hub at the Coventry campus. The closing date for submissions is 12midday 7th July 2025.In order to express interest in this opportunity please go to the University of Warwick In-Tend supplier portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick).The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) or the Procurement Act 2023 and associated Procurement Regulations 2024 (and as may be amended from time to time) and its procurement activities are not subject to the requirements set out therein or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Should the University advertise contracts in the Official Journal of the European Union, Find-A-Tender platform or other contract opportunity advertising site or platform, this is at the sole discre

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Warwick has a requirement for an update to its retail offering based at the Sports and Wellness Hub at the Coventry campus. The closing date for submissions is 12midday 7th July 2025.In order to express interest in this opportunity please go to the University of Warwick In-Tend supplier portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick).The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) or the Procurement Act 2023 and associated Procurement Regulations 2024 (and as may be amended from time to time) and its procurement activities are not subject to the requirements set out therein or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Should the University advertise contracts in the Official Journal of the European Union, Find-A-Tender platform or other contract opportunity advertising site or platform, this is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation.

Renewal: The contract is subject to renewal for up to 2 years in total, in 1-year increments

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056500-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Oct 2025 - 5 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | £180,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £120,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV4 7AL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | Wainbody |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | TLG33 Coventry |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALISON BLACK LTD TRADING AS SPORTMAX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

### Codes

- 18412000 - Sportswear
- 18412800 - Swimwear
- 37400000 - Sports goods and equipment
- 37450000 - Field and court sports equipment
- 37452000 - Racquet and court sports equipment

## Release History

- 15 Sep 2025 at 10:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056500-2025
- 13 Jun 2025 at 10:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032225-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick).The
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick/aspx/Home
- https://warwick.ac.uk/insite/

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