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Published 30 Apr 2025, 10:18 BST

Official UK procurement notice

237_26 Athletics and Gymnastics Equipment

Official notice

Authority: Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO (Local council)

Framework agreement8 lotsGoodsOpen procedureAbove thresholdSME suitableVCSE suitable
Sectors: Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories (18)Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories (37) Delivery listed: Guernsey (GG)Isle of Man (IM)Jersey (JE)
+2 moreUKEast Midlands (UKF21)
Framework ceiling (notional)£1,920,000total for 8 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 15 Sept 2025awarded 18 Dec 2025
Awarded to BISHOP SPORTS & LEISURE LTD. +10 more8 awards
Framework period 2 yrs 1 moends 31 Mar 2028 · up to 28 Feb 2030 with extensions · starts 1 Mar 2026

What is being bought8 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

ESPO catalogue framework for the supply and delivery of athletics equipment and portable and fixed gymnastics equipment, for delivery to ESPO distribution centre, Leicester, and for direct delivery to individual customer establishments (ESPO Only Framework).

The framework is divided into 7 lots (Lot 8 was NOT awarded).

CPV: Gymnasium equipment · Sports goods and equipment · Stopwatches

How this framework works

From the published notice
Type
Closed framework
Call-offs
call-offs may be awarded directly or by further competition
Bids received
7 bids on the busiest of 7 lots · 11 suppliers appointed
Framework period
2 yrs 1 mo · up to 4 yrs from 1 Mar 2026
Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)

2% of call-off value · Framework Fees will be based on a percentage of the total turnover of business conducted by Suppliers under the Framework.

Published description of the framework

It should be noted that the Framework could be used, as outlined in option 1 and 2 below, by ESPO where athletics and gymnastics equipment is required:

Option 1 -Call-off without competition

'Calling-off' Goods from the awarded Supplier who is a) included in the Framework and b) identified as offering the most advantageous solution to ESPO's requirements, based on the Framework award decision.

For Lots (including sub-lots), purchase orders will be placed with the awarded Supplier as required by ESPO.

Option 2 - Call-off with competition (Competitive Selection Process)

'Calling-off' by conducting a competition (competitive selection process) amongst those Suppliers identified in the Framework as being able to provide the required Goods.

Lots and requirements (8)Procurement structure

8 lots · all with a published value · same conditions of participation on every lot · evaluation weights differ by lot

Every one of these 2 lots carries the same published figure, £76,000: it is the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each lot's own budget, and no share per lot is published. The cards below say ceiling above rather than repeat it.

Lot #1Athletics and Sports Day EquipmentAwardedRenewal 2 yrs 1 moSMEVCSEPublished value£275,000

The supply of athletics and sports day equipment including, but not limited to, shotputs, hammers, discusses, javelins and relay batons, for delivery to the ESPO distribution centre, Leicester, as well as for delivery direct to individual customer establishments.

For further details, please refer to the procurement/tender documents.

Contract period: 1 Mar 2026 – 31 Mar 2028 (2 yrs 1 mo) · up to 28 Feb 2030 with extensionsValue: £275,000 exc. VAT · £275,000 inc. VAT
Delivery listed: Guernsey (GG), Isle of Man (IM), Jersey (JE), UKEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove to the products listed within the Pricing Schedule (accessible with all other procurement/tender documents) throughout the lifetime of the Framework, so long as they are in line with the Framework scope. · Once the initial period of the contract has ended (i.e., 31 March 2028), there is the option to extend the framework by up to a further 23 months. This is dependent on ESPO, ESPO Customers, and market needs, as well as the performance of sales. All estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above.
37400000 Sports goods and equipment
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Refer to the procurement/tender documents for conditions of participation.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Refer to the procurement/tender documents for conditions of participation.

Lot #2Athletics Equipment and KitsAwardedRenewal 2 yrs 1 moSMEPublished value£206,000

The supply of athletics equipment and kits including, but not limited to, high jump stands, hurdles and athletics kits, for delivery to the ESPO distribution centre, Leicester, as well as for delivery direct to individual customer establishments.

For further details, please refer to the procurement/tender documents.

Contract period: 1 Mar 2026 – 31 Mar 2028 (2 yrs 1 mo) · up to 28 Feb 2030 with extensionsValue: £206,000 exc. VAT · £206,000 inc. VAT
Delivery listed: Guernsey (GG), Isle of Man (IM), Jersey (JE), UKEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove to the products listed within the Pricing Schedule (accessible with all other procurement/tender documents) throughout the lifetime of the Framework, so long as they are in line with the Framework scope. · Once the initial period of the contract has ended (i.e., 31 March 2028), there is the option to extend the framework by up to a further 23 months. This is dependent on ESPO, ESPO Customers, and market needs, as well as the performance of sales. All estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above.
37400000 Sports goods and equipment
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Refer to the procurement/tender documents for conditions of participation.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Refer to the procurement/tender documents for conditions of participation.

Lot #3Gymnastics EquipmentAwardedRenewal 2 yrs 1 moSMEPublished value£7,000

The supply of gymnastics equipment including rhythmic gymnastics clubs, scarves and balls, for delivery to the ESPO distribution centre, Leicester.

For further details, please refer to the procurement/tender documents.

Contract period: 1 Mar 2026 – 31 Mar 2028 (2 yrs 1 mo) · up to 28 Feb 2030 with extensionsValue: £7,000 exc. VAT · £7,000 inc. VAT
Delivery listed: Guernsey (GG), Isle of Man (IM), Jersey (JE), UKEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove to the products listed within the Pricing Schedule (accessible with all other procurement/tender documents) throughout the lifetime of the Framework, so long as they are in line with the Framework scope. · Once the initial period of the contract has ended (i.e., 31 March 2028), there is the option to extend the framework by up to a further 23 months. This is dependent on ESPO, ESPO Customers, and market needs, as well as the performance of sales. All estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above.
37420000 Gymnasium equipment
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Refer to the procurement/tender documents for conditions of participation.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Refer to the procurement/tender documents for conditions of participation.

Lot #4Timing DevicesAwardedRenewal 2 yrs 1 moSMEceiling above

The supply of timing devices including, but not limited to, stopwatches, timers and hand tally counters, for delivery to the ESPO distribution centre, Leicester, as well as for delivery direct to individual customer establishments.

For further details, please refer to the procurement/tender documents.

Contract period: 1 Mar 2026 – 31 Mar 2028 (2 yrs 1 mo) · up to 28 Feb 2030 with extensions
Delivery listed: Guernsey (GG), Isle of Man (IM), Jersey (JE), UKEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove to the products listed within the Pricing Schedule (accessible with all other procurement/tender documents) throughout the lifetime of the Framework, so long as they are in line with the Framework scope. · Once the initial period of the contract has ended (i.e., 31 March 2028), there is the option to extend the framework by up to a further 23 months. This is dependent on ESPO, ESPO Customers, and market needs, as well as the performance of sales. All estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above.
18523000 Stopwatches
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Refer to the procurement/tender documents for conditions of participation.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Refer to the procurement/tender documents for conditions of participation.

Lot #5Soft and Early Year GymnasticsAwardedRenewal 2 yrs 1 moSMEPublished value£282,000

The supply of soft gymnastic equipment and early years gymnastic equipment including, but not limited to, balance beams, springboards, vaults, balance boards and benches, for delivery direct to individual customer establishments.

For further details, please refer to the procurement/tender documents.

Contract period: 1 Mar 2026 – 31 Mar 2028 (2 yrs 1 mo) · up to 28 Feb 2030 with extensionsValue: £282,000 exc. VAT · £282,000 inc. VAT
Delivery listed: Guernsey (GG), Isle of Man (IM), Jersey (JE), UKEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove to the products listed within the Pricing Schedule (accessible with all other procurement/tender documents) throughout the lifetime of the Framework, so long as they are in line with the Framework scope. · Once the initial period of the contract has ended (i.e., 31 March 2028), there is the option to extend the framework by up to a further 23 months. This is dependent on ESPO, ESPO Customers, and market needs, as well as the performance of sales. All estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above.
37420000 Gymnasium equipment
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Refer to the procurement/tender documents for conditions of participation.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Refer to the procurement/tender documents for conditions of participation.

Lot #6Traditional Gymnastics EquipmentAwardedRenewal 2 yrs 1 moSMEPublished value£826,000

The supply of traditional loose gymnastic equipment including, but not limited to, balance benches, balance beams, bar boxes, planks and vaulting equipment, for delivery direct to individual customer establishments.

For further details, please refer to the procurement/tender documents.

Contract period: 1 Mar 2026 – 31 Mar 2028 (2 yrs 1 mo) · up to 28 Feb 2030 with extensionsValue: £826,000 exc. VAT · £826,000 inc. VAT
Delivery listed: Guernsey (GG), Isle of Man (IM), Jersey (JE), UKEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove to the products listed within the Pricing Schedule (accessible with all other procurement/tender documents) throughout the lifetime of the Framework, so long as they are in line with the Framework scope. · Once the initial period of the contract has ended (i.e., 31 March 2028), there is the option to extend the framework by up to a further 23 months. This is dependent on ESPO, ESPO Customers, and market needs, as well as the performance of sales. All estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above.
37420000 Gymnasium equipment
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Refer to the procurement/tender documents for conditions of participation.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Refer to the procurement/tender documents for conditions of participation.

Lot #7Fixed Gymnastics EquipmentAwardedRenewal 2 yrs 1 moSMEceiling above

The supply of fixed gymnastics equipment including, but not limited to, mobile climbing frames and accessories, for delivery direct to individual customer establishments.

For further details, please refer to the procurement/tender documents.

Contract period: 1 Mar 2026 – 31 Mar 2028 (2 yrs 1 mo) · up to 28 Feb 2030 with extensions
Delivery listed: Guernsey (GG), Isle of Man (IM), Jersey (JE), UKEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove to the products listed within the Pricing Schedule (accessible with all other procurement/tender documents) throughout the lifetime of the Framework, so long as they are in line with the Framework scope. · Once the initial period of the contract has ended (i.e., 31 March 2028), there is the option to extend the framework by up to a further 23 months. This is dependent on ESPO, ESPO Customers, and market needs, as well as the performance of sales. All estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above.
37420000 Gymnasium equipment
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Refer to the procurement/tender documents for conditions of participation.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Refer to the procurement/tender documents for conditions of participation.

Lot #8TrampolinesAwardedRenewal 2 yrs 1 moSMEPublished value£172,000

The supply of trampolines including, but not limited to, mini tramps, trampolines and safety equipment and accessories, for delivery direct to individual customer establishments.

For further details, please refer to the procurement/tender documents.

Contract period: 1 Mar 2026 – 31 Mar 2028 (2 yrs 1 mo) · up to 28 Feb 2030 with extensionsValue: £172,000 exc. VAT · £172,000 inc. VAT
Delivery listed: Guernsey (GG), Isle of Man (IM), Jersey (JE), UKEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove to the products listed within the Pricing Schedule (accessible with all other procurement/tender documents) throughout the lifetime of the Framework, so long as they are in line with the Framework scope. · Once the initial period of the contract has ended (i.e., 31 March 2028), there is the option to extend the framework by up to a further 23 months. This is dependent on ESPO, ESPO Customers, and market needs, as well as the performance of sales. All estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above.
37420000 Gymnasium equipment
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Refer to the procurement/tender documents for conditions of participation.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Refer to the procurement/tender documents for conditions of participation.

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored

Lots publish different evaluation splits; there is no single procedure weighting.

LotQualityPriceSplit
1 · Athletics and Sports Day Equipment20%80%
2 · Athletics Equipment and Kits20%80%
3 · Gymnastics Equipment20%80%
4 · Timing Devices20%80%
5 · Soft and Early Year Gymnastics40%60%
6 · Traditional Gymnastics Equipment40%60%
7 · Fixed Gymnastics Equipment40%60%
8 · Trampolines40%60%
Conditions of participation · identical on every lot2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Refer to the procurement/tender documents for conditions of participation.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Refer to the procurement/tender documents for conditions of participation.

What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 60–80 points depending on the lot. Read the split per lot below.
  • “237_26 Athletics and Gymnastics Equipment” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract: call-offs may be direct or by further competition.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Goods
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
30 Apr 2025, 10:18 BST
Last source update
5 Feb 2026, 15:42 GMT
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 14 Nov 2025
Authority reference
237_26
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-048547
Latest notice
Contract details notice (UK7)
Classification (CPV)
Gymnasium equipmentSports goods and equipmentStopwatches
Delivery area in notice
Guernsey (GG)Isle of Man (IM)Jersey (JE)UKEast Midlands (UKF21)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0509cd Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: East Midlands Tendering
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowedLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free regional portal
Appointment period ends
15 Sept 2025, 12:00 BST
Clarification deadline
8 Sept 2025, 17:00 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Accepted languages
en
Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)

call-off levy · 2% of call-off value · Framework Fees will be based on a percentage of the total turnover of business conducted by Suppliers under the Framework.

Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Please refer to all instructions captured via www.eastmidstenders.org ↗.

Timeline

30 Apr 2025 → 1 Mar 2026 · 10 dates
  1. Planning notice published
    30 Apr 2025, 10:18 BST
  2. Market engagement
    13 Jun 2025, 23:59 BST

    The purpose of the Preliminary market engagement (PME) is to cover a range of topics designed to best explore our requirements in a possible future procurement. These topics may include:

    1. develop ESPO's requirements and approach to the procurement
    2. help better identify suitable suppliers in the market and their supply chains
    3. understand products/service offerings from suppliers and the marketplace in general

    Engagement with suppliers is anticipated to be a mix of methods, including Requests for Information (RFI) and meetings (both virtual and/or in-person). Visits to supplier's premises may also be used where deemed to be of particular use.

    For the purposes of this Preliminary market engagement (PME), please express your interest as follows:

    (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org ↗; (b) Register (if not already registered on ProContract); (c) Search for tender opportunity '237_26' (via "View Opportunities" from the EastMidsTenders Portal); d) Express an interest.

    Please access the Messages area/section of the eProcurement Portal (ProContract / EastMidsTenders - Messages can be accessed via the Activity dashboard once an Expression of interest has been completed) for any further communications on this preliminary market engagement, including the RFI documentation - optional responses are required by 12/05/2025.

    In the case of any questions or clarifications relating to this PME, these should also be submitted to ESPO as a Message on the eProcurement Portal (again once an Expression of interest has been completed).

    Notwithstanding the above process, as this procurement exercise is a renewal of an existing ESPO framework, ESPO reserves the right to engage with some, all or none of the incumbent suppliers appointed to the existing framework, alongside any additional suppliers identified following the above expression of interest and/or RFI exercise.

    Suppliers should note that this is a preliminary market engagement exercise (and NOT a competitive tender process at this stage). The participation of a supplier in this preliminary market engagement will not constitute any contractual agreement between the respondent and ESPO.

    A supplier's participation, or lack of participation, in this preliminary market engagement shall not impact the ability of the supplier to participate in any resulting tender exercise. Suppliers should note that any interest indicated does not constitute a commitment to participate in any future tendering exercise.

  3. Tender notice published
    13 Aug 2025, 16:56 BST
  4. Clarification questions by
    8 Sept 2025, 17:00 BST
  5. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    15 Sept 2025, 12:00 BST
  6. Award decision expected by346 days ago
    14 Nov 2025, 23:59 GMT
  7. Assessment summaries sent292 days ago
    8 Jan 2026
  8. Standstill ends280 days ago
    19 Jan 2026, 23:59 GMT
  9. Latest notice published263 days ago
    5 Feb 2026, 15:42 GMT
  10. Contract starts240 days ago
    1 Mar 2026

Notice history

9 events · 4 releases on Find a Tender · since 30 Apr 2025
  1. Preliminary market engagement notice published
    30 Apr 2025, 10:18 BST
    UK2
  2. Tender notice published
    13 Aug 2025, 16:56 BST
    UK4
  3. Status changed to active
    13 Aug 2025, 16:56 BST
  4. Procurement method changed
    13 Aug 2025, 16:56 BST
  5. Deadline published: 15 Sept 2025, 12:00 BST
    13 Aug 2025, 16:56 BST
  6. Contract award notice published
    8 Jan 2026, 15:51 GMT
    UK6
  7. Status changed to complete
    8 Jan 2026, 15:51 GMT
  8. Contract signature expected
    20 Jan 2026, 23:59 GMT
    scheduled
  9. Contract details notice published
    5 Feb 2026, 15:42 GMT
    UK7
Routine re-releases (4)
  • 2025-04: 1 release · 30 Apr 2025

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 118 awards · see the list ↓
Bids received 77 from SMEs · busiest of 7 lots
Contracts signed 7latest 28 Jan 2026

£76,000 inc. VAT is the framework's published maximum, restated by the publisher on 2 award rows. It is one ceiling, not 2 separate sums, and no share per lot is published; those rows read “ceiling above”.

Awarded toValueDateStatus
Lot 1 · Athletics and Sports Day Equipment1 award
BISHOP SPORTS & LEISURE LTD.SME, Foams 4 Sports LtdSME, Gamez Galore LtdSME, Phillips Tuftex LimitedSME, Texet Sales LtdSME1 Mar 2026 – 31 Mar 2028 · up to 28 Feb 2030Extensions: Once the initial period of the contract has ended (i.e., 31 March 2028), there is the option to extend the framework by up to a further 23 months. This is dependent on ESPO, ESPO Customers, and market needs, as well as the performance of sales. All estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above. · Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove to the products listed within the Pricing Schedule throughout the lifetime of the Framework, so long as they are in line with the Framework scope.£275,000 inc. VAT18 Dec 2025Awarded
Lot 2 · Athletics Equipment and Kits1 award
BISHOP SPORTS & LEISURE LTD.SME, Eveque Leisure Equipment LtdSME, Foams 4 Sports LtdSME, Gamez Galore LtdSME, Phillips Tuftex LimitedSME1 Mar 2026 – 31 Mar 2028 · up to 28 Feb 2030Extensions: Once the initial period of the contract has ended (i.e., 31 March 2028), there is the option to extend the framework by up to a further 23 months. This is dependent on ESPO, ESPO Customers, and market needs, as well as the performance of sales. All estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above. · Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove to the products listed within the Pricing Schedule throughout the lifetime of the Framework, so long as they are in line with the Framework scope.£206,000 inc. VAT18 Dec 2025Awarded
Lot 3 · Gymnastics Equipment1 award
BISHOP SPORTS & LEISURE LTD.SME1 Mar 2026 – 31 Mar 2028 · up to 28 Feb 2030Extensions: Once the initial period of the contract has ended (i.e., 31 March 2028), there is the option to extend the framework by up to a further 23 months. This is dependent on ESPO, ESPO Customers, and market needs, as well as the performance of sales. All estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above. · Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove to the products listed within the Pricing Schedule throughout the lifetime of the Framework, so long as they are in line with the Framework scope.£7,000 inc. VAT18 Dec 2025Awarded
Lot 4 · Timing Devices1 award
A S T LIMITED, BISHOP SPORTS & LEISURE LTD.SME, Phillips Tuftex LimitedSME, Texet Sales LtdSME1 Mar 2026 – 31 Mar 2028 · up to 28 Feb 2030Extensions: Once the initial period of the contract has ended (i.e., 31 March 2028), there is the option to extend the framework by up to a further 23 months. This is dependent on ESPO, ESPO Customers, and market needs, as well as the performance of sales. All estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above. · Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove to the products listed within the Pricing Schedule throughout the lifetime of the Framework, so long as they are in line with the Framework scope.ceiling above18 Dec 2025Awarded
Lot 5 · Soft and Early Year Gymnastics1 award
Niels Larsen LimitedSME1 Mar 2026 – 31 Mar 2028 · up to 28 Feb 2030Extensions: Once the initial period of the contract has ended (i.e., 31 March 2028), there is the option to extend the framework by up to a further 23 months. This is dependent on ESPO, ESPO Customers, and market needs, as well as the performance of sales. All estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above. · Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove to the products listed within the Pricing Schedule throughout the lifetime of the Framework, so long as they are in line with the Framework scope.£282,000 inc. VAT18 Dec 2025Awarded
Lot 6 · Traditional Gymnastics Equipment1 award
ALAN RANSOME SPORTING GOODS GROUP LIMITED (T/A Ransome Sporting Goods)SME, Foams 4 Sports LtdSME, Niels Larsen LimitedSME, Sportsafe UK LtdSME1 Mar 2026 – 31 Mar 2028 · up to 28 Feb 2030Extensions: Once the initial period of the contract has ended (i.e., 31 March 2028), there is the option to extend the framework by up to a further 23 months. This is dependent on ESPO, ESPO Customers, and market needs, as well as the performance of sales. All estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above. · Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove to the products listed within the Pricing Schedule throughout the lifetime of the Framework, so long as they are in line with the Framework scope.£826,000 inc. VAT18 Dec 2025Awarded
Lot 7 · Fixed Gymnastics Equipment1 award
Niels Larsen LimitedSME, Universal Services (Sports Equipment) LtdSME1 Mar 2026 – 31 Mar 2028 · up to 28 Feb 2030Extensions: Once the initial period of the contract has ended (i.e., 31 March 2028), there is the option to extend the framework by up to a further 23 months. This is dependent on ESPO, ESPO Customers, and market needs, as well as the performance of sales. All estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above. · Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove to the products listed within the Pricing Schedule throughout the lifetime of the Framework, so long as they are in line with the Framework scope.ceiling above18 Dec 2025Awarded
Lot 8 · Trampolines1 award
supplier not published—18 Dec 2025Awarded

Contracts

All 2 of these contracts carry the same published figure, £63,333, the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each contract's own value. They are not eleven separate sums.

  • Lot 1. Athletics and Sports Day Equipment · BISHOP SPORTS & LEISURE LTD.SME, Foams 4 Sports LtdSME, Gamez Galore LtdSME, Phillips Tuftex LimitedSME, Texet Sales LtdSME

    Signed
    28 Jan 2026
    Value
    £229,167
    Period
    1 Mar 2026 – 31 Mar 2028 · up to 28 Feb 2030 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    Once the initial period of the contract has ended (i.e., 31 March 2028), there is the option to extend the framework by up to a further 23 months. This is dependent on ESPO, ESPO Customers, and market needs, as well as the performance of sales. All estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above.
    Options
    ESPO reserves the right to add or remove to the products listed within the Pricing Schedule throughout the lifetime of the Framework, so long as they are in line with the Framework scope.

  • Lot 2. Athletics Equipment and Kits · BISHOP SPORTS & LEISURE LTD.SME, Eveque Leisure Equipment LtdSME, Foams 4 Sports LtdSME, Gamez Galore LtdSME, Phillips Tuftex LimitedSME

    Signed
    28 Jan 2026
    Value
    £171,667
    Period
    1 Mar 2026 – 31 Mar 2028 · up to 28 Feb 2030 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    Once the initial period of the contract has ended (i.e., 31 March 2028), there is the option to extend the framework by up to a further 23 months. This is dependent on ESPO, ESPO Customers, and market needs, as well as the performance of sales. All estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above.
    Options
    ESPO reserves the right to add or remove to the products listed within the Pricing Schedule throughout the lifetime of the Framework, so long as they are in line with the Framework scope.

  • Lot 3. Gymnastics Equipment · BISHOP SPORTS & LEISURE LTD.SME

    Signed
    28 Jan 2026
    Value
    £5,833
    Period
    1 Mar 2026 – 31 Mar 2028 · up to 28 Feb 2030 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    Once the initial period of the contract has ended (i.e., 31 March 2028), there is the option to extend the framework by up to a further 23 months. This is dependent on ESPO, ESPO Customers, and market needs, as well as the performance of sales. All estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above.
    Options
    ESPO reserves the right to add or remove to the products listed within the Pricing Schedule throughout the lifetime of the Framework, so long as they are in line with the Framework scope.

  • Lot 4. Timing Devices · A S T LIMITED, BISHOP SPORTS & LEISURE LTD.SME, Phillips Tuftex LimitedSME, Texet Sales LtdSME

    Signed
    28 Jan 2026
    Value
    ceiling above
    Period
    1 Mar 2026 – 31 Mar 2028 · up to 28 Feb 2030 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    Once the initial period of the contract has ended (i.e., 31 March 2028), there is the option to extend the framework by up to a further 23 months. This is dependent on ESPO, ESPO Customers, and market needs, as well as the performance of sales. All estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above.
    Options
    ESPO reserves the right to add or remove to the products listed within the Pricing Schedule throughout the lifetime of the Framework, so long as they are in line with the Framework scope.

  • Lot 5. Soft and Early Year Gymnastics · Niels Larsen LimitedSME

    Signed
    28 Jan 2026
    Value
    £235,000
    Period
    1 Mar 2026 – 31 Mar 2028 · up to 28 Feb 2030 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    Once the initial period of the contract has ended (i.e., 31 March 2028), there is the option to extend the framework by up to a further 23 months. This is dependent on ESPO, ESPO Customers, and market needs, as well as the performance of sales. All estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above.
    Options
    ESPO reserves the right to add or remove to the products listed within the Pricing Schedule throughout the lifetime of the Framework, so long as they are in line with the Framework scope.

  • Lot 6. Traditional Gymnastics Equipment · ALAN RANSOME SPORTING GOODS GROUP LIMITED (T/A Ransome Sporting Goods)SME, Foams 4 Sports LtdSME, Niels Larsen LimitedSME, Sportsafe UK LtdSME

    Signed
    28 Jan 2026
    Value
    £688,333
    Period
    1 Mar 2026 – 31 Mar 2028 · up to 28 Feb 2030 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    Once the initial period of the contract has ended (i.e., 31 March 2028), there is the option to extend the framework by up to a further 23 months. This is dependent on ESPO, ESPO Customers, and market needs, as well as the performance of sales. All estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above.
    Options
    ESPO reserves the right to add or remove to the products listed within the Pricing Schedule throughout the lifetime of the Framework, so long as they are in line with the Framework scope.

  • Lot 7. Fixed Gymnastics Equipment · Niels Larsen LimitedSME, Universal Services (Sports Equipment) LtdSME

    Signed
    28 Jan 2026
    Value
    ceiling above
    Period
    1 Mar 2026 – 31 Mar 2028 · up to 28 Feb 2030 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    Once the initial period of the contract has ended (i.e., 31 March 2028), there is the option to extend the framework by up to a further 23 months. This is dependent on ESPO, ESPO Customers, and market needs, as well as the performance of sales. All estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above.
    Options
    ESPO reserves the right to add or remove to the products listed within the Pricing Schedule throughout the lifetime of the Framework, so long as they are in line with the Framework scope.

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Athletics and Sports Day Equipment7final-stage tenders · 14 at stage one70—
2 · Athletics Equipment and Kits5final-stage tenders · 14 at stage one50—
3 · Gymnastics Equipment2final-stage tenders · 14 at stage one20—
4 · Timing Devices5final-stage tenders · 14 at stage one50—
5 · Soft and Early Year Gymnastics2final-stage tenders · 14 at stage one20—
6 · Traditional Gymnastics Equipment6final-stage tenders · 14 at stage one60—
7 · Fixed Gymnastics Equipment3final-stage tenders · 14 at stage one30—

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

ESPO

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-PPON: PYDD-1122-TCVN Barnsdale Way, Grove Park, Enderby, Leicester, East Midlands, LE19 1ESContact name, email

Framework contractors & participating bidders

11 commercial parties on the notice
  • A S T LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 01534489GB-PPON: PGLD-4742-RMDJ Unit 2, Tanyard House, 37 High Street, Measham, East Midlands, DE12 7HRContact email
  • ALAN RANSOME SPORTING GOODS GROUP LIMITED (T/A Ransome Sporting Goods)Framework contractorGB-COH: 01181988GB-PPON: PXQP-6161-TPRN Queensway, Middlesbrough, North East, TS3 8TFContact email
  • BISHOP SPORTS & LEISURE LTD.Framework contractorGB-COH: 01104320GB-PPON: PQCN-6922-VXZQ Bishop House, East Burnham Park, Crown Lane, Farnham Royal, Slough, South East, SL2 3SFContact email
  • EVEQUE LEISURE EQUIPMENT LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 1475034GB-PPON: PQBM-1585-GQYG Unit 11 Wincham Avenue, Wincham, Northwich, North West, CW9 6GBContact email
  • FOAMS 4 SPORTS LTDFramework contractorGB-COH: 05998994GB-PPON: PBTM-5681-DLCX Library Chambers, 48 Union Street, Hyde, North West, SK14 1NDContact email
  • GAMEZ GALORE LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 07482881GB-PPON: PNCQ-6612-QJJV 16 Bishops Road, Prestwich, North West, M25 0HSContact email
  • NIELS LARSEN LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 03096672GB-PPON: PLZQ-6432-VWRX Bishop House, East Burnham Park, Crown Lane, Farnham Royal, Slough, South East, SL2 3SFContact email
  • PHILLIPS-TUFTEX LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 01943550GB-PPON: PXXZ-1473-TWMR Albion Works, Attleborough Road, Nuneaton, West Midlands, CV11 4JJContact email
  • SPORTSAFE UK LTDFramework contractorGB-COH: 03370067GB-PPON: PNBC-1133-QLRZ Unit 17-19 Smeaton Close, Severalls Industrial Park, Colchester, East of England, CO4 9QYContact email
  • TEXET SALES LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 01656138GB-PPON: PZCW-6642-VHQD 5th Floor City Point 701 Chester Road, Stretford, North West, M32 0RWContact email
  • UNIVERSAL SERVICES (SPORTS EQUIPMENT) LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 05381217GB-PPON: PBDY-7213-ZLYN Beckingham Business Park, Tolleshunt Major, Maldon, East of England, CM9 8LZContact email

Official documents & specifications (19)

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Tender pack and attachments

  • Bidding documents and specifications tenderBidding documents and specificationsTo tender (please proceed to step (e) if an Expression of interest has already been completed): (a) Go to https://www.eastmidstenders.org/; (b) Register (if not already registered on ProContract); (c) Search for tender opportunity ' 237_26' (via "View Opportunities" from the East…
  • Technical specifications tenderTechnical specificationsPlease refer to the procurement/tender documents (see above for further details including summary instructions on how to access these).

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