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title: "Sport & Active Wellness Kit"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f747"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-03-26"
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# Sport & Active Wellness Kit

Buyer: OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f747

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## Summary

Oxford Brookes University, located in Oxford, England, is actively engaged in the procurement process for its Sport & Active Wellness Kit initiative. The University aims to establish a long-term partnership to supply and manage university-branded sports apparel and merchandise. The procurement process has recently reached the award stage with Pentland Brands Limited selected as the supplier through an open procedure. The total contract value is £180,000, with the contract period starting on 11th May 2026 and ending on 10th May 2031, with potential renewal options extending up to 2034. By May 2026, the successful supplier is expected to support university events including Freshers Week, providing opportunities for sample sessions and pop-up shops at key sporting fixtures and fairs. 

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in sportswear and equipment. Pentland Brands Limited, a large enterprise, has been chosen to supply goods and manage operations. Although the final stage of bids involved six submissions, four of which were from SMEs, smaller companies with expertise in branded apparel or in maintaining strong partnerships with educational institutions would have been competitive candidates. The open procurement method ensures that businesses of various sizes, including those with robust logistics and marketing capabilities, can effectively compete, aligning their strategies with the needs of the university's sporting endeavours.

## Notice

Oxford Brookes University, through its Directorate of Sport & Active Wellness, invites tenders from suitably qualified and experienced suppliers for the establishment of a long-term partnership to supply and manage University-branded sports apparel and merchandise. The existing contract expires on 31st December 2025. The University requires a new contract to commence from the start of the 2026/27 academic year (September 2026). The contract will be for a minimum period of five (5) years. The awarded supplier will need to attend University events such as Freshers Week (towards the end of September each year) and arrange ad hoc sample sessions and pop-up shops at the Brookes Centre for Sport & Active Wellness, Sports Fair and Varsity / key BUCS fixture weeks.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027665-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 10 May 2026 - 10 May 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX3 0BP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Churchill |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford East |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PENTLAND BRANDS |

## 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
- 37400000 - Sports goods and equipment

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2026 at 09:24 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027665-2026
- 2 Feb 2026 at 16:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009123-2026
- 16 Dec 2025 at 19:05 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083591-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027665-2026
  26th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009123-2026
  2nd February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083591-2025
  16th December 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-9291
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-9292
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-11305
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-11306
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-11307
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-11308
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-11309
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-11310

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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