Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cc7-b5c6-707b-8212-c7bbdd1b8742/235-23-sports-equipment awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # 235\_23 Sports Equipment [Espo](https://tendernation.io/buyers/espo) Estimated value £9,900,000 Published 20 Sept 2022 Deadline Closed 26 Oct 2022 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - 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 A framework for the supply of sports equipment including Football, Badminton, Netball, Rugby, Hockey, Basketball, Table Tennis, Dodgeball, Handball, Volleyball, Kinball, Goalball, Tchoukball, Cricket, Tennis, Squash, Lacrosse, Curling, Softball, Rounders, Nets, Posts and others for delivery to the ESPO distribution centre, Leicester and for delivery direct to end user establishments. - Lot 1 Football - Lot 2 Basketball - Lot 3 Netball - Lot 4 Rugby - Lot 5 Handball/Dodgeball/Volleyball/Goalball/Kinball/Boccia/Tchoukball - Lot 6 Badminton & Squash - Lot 7 Tennis & Mini Tennis - Lot 8 Cricket - Lot 9 Rounders & Softball - Lot 10 Hockey, Lacrosse & Curling - Lot 11 Table Tennis & Table Sport - Lot 12 Posts & Goal - Lot 13 Miscellaneous Items, Storage, Trolleys, Drinking bottles & Carriers The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. The minimum financial requirement for the purposes of the current tender exercise is stated in the procurement documents. This framework will operate on-going contract monitoring procedures following award, to ensure financial stability requirements are maintained. Credit rating checks will be carried out on a regular basis, using the credit rating agency, Creditsafe Business Solutions Limited. Any changes will be assessed (compared with a baseline credit rating score obtained at contract award stage) and significant changes or sustained degradation will be investigated. Additional information: As a Central Purchasing Body as defined in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined at [espo.org](https://www.espo.org/amfile/file/download/file/9608/)) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authorities; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; The Corporate Office of the House of Lords, The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas are available at: [espo.org/legal](https://www.espo.org/legal). Read full description ## CPV classification Sports goods and equipment Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/b79a2834-395a-406b-a421-f02ec851724e) 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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