Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c4b-eb83-70ed-9f41-5907f7ee3e68/framework-for-the-inspection-and-maintenance-of-pe-sports-gymnastic-equipment closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Framework for the Inspection and Maintenance of PE, Sports, Gymnastic Equipment, Mini Trampolines and Trampolines, including the option of direct supply, plus the inspection of outside play equipment [Dorset Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/dorset-council) Estimated value £100,000 Published 14 Oct 2019 Deadline Closed 14 Nov 2019 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Dorset Council is seeking a single provider for the inspection and maintenance of PE, Sports, Gymnastic Equipment, Mini Trampolines and Trampolines, including the option of direct supply, plus the inspection of outside play equipment. Schools have a responsibility to ensure that all equipment used in maintained in a safe condition, inspections are currently carried out on an annual basis (where facilities are available to the public inspections are carried out three times a year). The Framework will provide a full comprehensive service and maintenance program that reflects the usage of the equipment and the establishments. With the Supplier providing a certificate of inspection to the establishment concerned at the end of a site visit. The main users of the Framework will be Schools and other educational establishments however it will be able to be utilised where needed by other Councils in the Southwest and Registered charities and parish councils in Dorset which have taken on responsibility for youth centre provision from the Council: [apps.charitycommission.gov.uk](http://apps.charitycommission.gov.uk/Showcharity/RegisterOfCharities/registerhomepage.aspx) The framework is due to be awarded in December 2019 for a contract commencement date of 1 January 2020 The contract will be for an initial 3 years period with provision to extend, subject to satisfactory performance for a further 12 months. The potential total framework period could therefore be up to a maximum of 4 years. Read full description ## CPV classification Sports goods and equipment Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/fc190935-9af0-4ab1-8da3-5c56fdfc5125) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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