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Published 11 Jul 2023, 14:53 BST

Official UK procurement notice

HCC – Jul 23 - The Provision of a Framework Agreement for the Supply of Sports and Leisure Equipment

Official notice

Authority: Hertfordshire County Council (Local council)

Framework agreement15 lotsGoodsOpen procedureSME suitable
Framework ceiling (notional)£1,240,000total for 15 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 11 Aug 2023awarded 1 Apr 2024
Lots 15see the lot list below

What is being bought15 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Hertfordshire County Council went out to procurement for the Provision of a Framework Agreement for the Supply of Sports and Leisure Equipment. This is an award notice and this opportunity has now closed. Please see Section V (Award of Contract) for further details.

CPV: Badminton equipment · Sports goods and equipment · Tennis equipment

How this framework works

From the published notice
Places
up to 20 suppliers · 7 bids on the busiest of 15 lots (0.3 per place) · 9 appointed

Lots and requirements (15)Procurement structure

15 lots · all with a published value · same evaluation weights on every lot

Every one of these 15 lots carries the same published figure, £1,240,000: 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 #1Swimming (Generic)AwardedRenewalceiling above
Delivery: East of England
Extensions: This Framework Agreement will be reviewed at the end of the Framework Agreement period.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #2Sports Accessories (Generic)AwardedRenewalceiling above
Delivery: East of England
Extensions: This Framework Agreement will be reviewed at the end of the Framework Agreement period.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #3Netball (Generic)AwardedRenewalceiling above
Delivery: East of England
Extensions: This Framework Agreement will be reviewed at the end of the Framework Agreement period.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #4Netball (Branded)AwardedRenewalceiling above
Delivery: East of England
Extensions: This Framework Agreement will be reviewed at the end of the Framework Agreement period.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #5Tennis (Generic)AwardedRenewalceiling above
Delivery: East of England
Extensions: This Framework Agreement will be reviewed at the end of the Framework Agreement period.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #6Rounders (Generic)AwardedRenewalceiling above
Delivery: East of England
Extensions: This Framework Agreement will be reviewed at the end of the Framework Agreement period.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #7Rugby (Generic)AwardedRenewalceiling above
Delivery: East of England
Extensions: This Framework Agreement will be reviewed at the end of the Framework Agreement period.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #8Rugby (BrandedAwardedRenewalceiling above
Delivery: East of England
Extensions: This Framework Agreement will be reviewed at the end of the Framework Agreement period.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #9Football (Generic)AwardedRenewalceiling above
Delivery: East of England
Extensions: This Framework Agreement will be reviewed at the end of the Framework Agreement period.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #10Football (Branded)AwardedRenewalceiling above
Delivery: East of England
Extensions: This Framework Agreement will be reviewed at the end of the Framework Agreement period.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #11Table Tennis (Generic)AwardedRenewalceiling above
Delivery: East of England
Extensions: This Framework Agreement will be reviewed at the end of the Framework Agreement period.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #12Table Tennis (Branded)AwardedRenewalceiling above
Delivery: East of England
Extensions: This Framework Agreement will be reviewed at the end of the Framework Agreement period.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #13Badminton (Generic)AwardedRenewalceiling above
Delivery: East of England
Extensions: This Framework Agreement will be reviewed at the end of the Framework Agreement period.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #14Badminton (Branded)AwardedRenewalceiling above
Delivery: East of England
Extensions: This Framework Agreement will be reviewed at the end of the Framework Agreement period.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #15Play Balls and Playground (Generic)AwardedRenewalceiling above
Delivery: East of England
Extensions: This Framework Agreement will be reviewed at the end of the Framework Agreement period.Variant bids: not allowed

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 · same split on all 15 lots
Quality: 20
Published award criteria (2)
  • Quality: 20
  • Price: Price - 80
What this means for your bid
  • “HCC – Jul 23 - The Provision of a Framework Agreement for the Supply…” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 20 suppliers, not a single contract.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Goods
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
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
No (one-off requirement)
First published
11 Jul 2023, 14:53 BST
Last source update
1 May 2024, 16:59 BST
Award evaluation window
11 Aug 2023 – …
Authority reference
HCC2314643
FTS notice number
2024/S 000-014133
Classification (CPV)
Badminton equipmentSports goods and equipmentTennis equipment
Delivery area
East of England (UKH23)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-03e0b2 Find a Tender
Contract terms
Electronic trading
e-invoicing allowed · electronic payment
Review and risk notes
Review procedure

The Contracting Authority will incorporate a minimum 10 calendar day (when using electronic means) standstill period at the point information on the award of the Framework Agreement is communicated to tenderers. This period allows unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the decision to award a Framework Agreement before a Framework Agreement is executed/signed (as appropriate). The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (‘Regulations’) provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland). Any such action must be brought promptly and within the time limits as defined in the above regulations. Where a Framework Agreement has not been entered into the court may order the setting aside of the award decision or order the contracting authority to amend any document and may award damages. If the Framework Agreement has been entered into the court has the options to award damages and/or to shorten or order the Framework Agreement ineffective.

Publisher note: Please note Hertfordshire County Council has worked closely with its districts and partners to create a joint procurement portal called supply Hertfordshire. This portal provides an e-Tendering system which is run by In-Tend.To access this procurement opportunity please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home and follow the on-screen guidanceIn accordance with Regulation 53 of The Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the Council's procurement documents are available within the e-Tendering system. This is a one stage procurement process. Therefore, if you wish to be considered as a tenderer you must complete and submit a tender by the specified closing date and time. Please allow sufficient time to make your return, tender submissions cannot be uploaded after this return deadline.Any clarifications regarding this opportunity must be raised through Correspondence area in the eTendering system.If you are experiencing problems In-Tend offer a help section which includes a dedicated UK support desk which can be contacted via email: [email protected] or Telephone: +44 1144070065 for any website/technical questions, Monday to Friday, 8:30-17:00.The Council reserves the right at any time to cease the procurement process and not award a Framework Agreement or to award only part of the opportunity described in this notice. If the Council takes up this right, then they will not be responsible for or pay the expenses or losses, which may be incurred by any organisation or tenderer as a result.The Council undertakes to hold confidential any information provided in the proposal submitted, subject to the Council's obligations under the law including the Freedom of Information Act 2000. If the organisation considers that any of the information submitted in the proposal should not be disclosed because of its sensitivity then this should be stated with the reason for considering it sensitive. The Council will then endeavour to consult with the applicant about such sensitive information when considering any request received under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 before replying to such a request.The Council reserves the right to carry out additional financial checks on all organisations bidding for this opportunity at any time during the procurement process. This is to ensure that they continue to meet the Council's requirements and remain financially viable to fulfil the requirements under the Framework Agreement.Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands. There will be no form of exclusivity or volume that is guaranteed under the resultant Framework Agreement and the Council and other participating authorities will be entitled to enter into other contracts and arrangements with other suppliers for the provision of any, or all, of the requirements which are the same as, or similar to those specified under the established Framework Agreement.

How it was run

Official notice
Appointment period ends
11 Aug 2023, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
{"written"}
Accepted languages
en
Bid validity
180 days from the deadline
Bids opened
11 Aug 2023, 12:00 BST

Timeline

11 Aug 2023 → 1 May 2024 · 3 dates
  1. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    11 Aug 2023, 12:00 BST
  2. Bids opened
    11 Aug 2023, 12:00 BST
  3. Notice published
    1 May 2024, 16:59 BST

Notice history

1 event · 2 releases on Find a Tender
  1. Status changed to complete
    1 May 2024, 16:59 BST

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 9admitted to the panel · see the list ↓
Bids received 77 from SMEs · busiest of 15 lots
Contracts signed 15latest 1 Apr 2024

15 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.

Contracts

All 15 of these contracts carry the same published figure, £1,240,000, the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each contract's own value. They are not eleven separate sums.

  • Swimming (Generic)

    Signed
    1 Apr 2024
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Football (Branded)

    Signed
    1 Apr 2024
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Table Tennis (Generic)

    Signed
    1 Apr 2024
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Table Tennis (Branded)

    Signed
    1 Apr 2024
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Badminton (Generic)

    Signed
    1 Apr 2024
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Badminton (Branded)

    Signed
    1 Apr 2024
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Play Balls and Playground (Generic)

    Signed
    1 Apr 2024
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Sports Accessories (Generic)

    Signed
    1 Apr 2024
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Netball (Generic)

    Signed
    1 Apr 2024
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Netball (Branded)

    Signed
    1 Apr 2024
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Tennis (Generic)

    Signed
    1 Apr 2024
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Rounders (Generic)

    Signed
    1 Apr 2024
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Rugby (Generic)

    Signed
    1 Apr 2024
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Rugby (Branded)

    Signed
    1 Apr 2024
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Football (Generic)

    Signed
    1 Apr 2024
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Swimming (Generic)4bids · 4 electronic · 4 from abroad4——
2 · Sports Accessories (Generic)6bids · 6 electronic · 6 from abroad6——
3 · Netball (Generic)6bids · 6 electronic · 6 from abroad6——
4 · Netball (Branded)3bids · 3 electronic · 3 from abroad3——
5 · Tennis (Generic)7bids · 7 electronic · 7 from abroad7——
6 · Rounders (Generic)6bids · 6 electronic · 6 from abroad6——
7 · Rugby (Generic)6bids · 6 electronic · 6 from abroad6——
8 · Rugby (Branded2bids · 2 electronic · 2 from abroad2——
9 · Football (Generic)6bids · 6 electronic · 6 from abroad6——
10 · Football (Branded)2bids · 2 electronic · 2 from abroad2——
11 · Table Tennis (Generic)4bids · 4 electronic · 4 from abroad4——
12 · Table Tennis (Branded)2bids · 2 electronic · 2 from abroad2——
13 · Badminton (Generic)5bids · 5 electronic · 5 from abroad5——
14 · Badminton (Branded)4bids · 4 electronic · 4 from abroad4——
15 · Play Balls and Playground (Generic)4bids · 4 electronic · 4 from abroad4——

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Hertfordshire County Council

Contracting authorityLocal CouncilRegional or local authorityGeneral public services Pegs Lane , HERTFORD, East of England, SG13 8DEContact name, email Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • Chief Legal OfficerReview contact point Hertford
  • High CourtMediation bodyReview body LondonContact phone

Framework contractors & participating bidders

14 commercial parties on the notice
Show 4 more suppliers

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria
  • Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria