AwardedAwarded 6 August 2026
107_26 Inspection and Maintenance of Indoor Gymnasium, Fitness and Sport Equipment, and Outdoor Schools Play and Sport Equipment
Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO · Local authority
In brief
Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO awarded this contract to Ace Play Limited, Balance Leisure Fitness Ltd and Continental Sports Limited and 5 others on 6 August 2026.
The contract runs for 2 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 1 April 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
ESPO framework for the inspection and maintenance of sports equipment including traditional equipment, fitness equipment and sports equipment. It also includes outdoor trim trails and activity play areas.
The Framework is NOT divided into lots.
For any additional details please also refer to https://www.espo.org/inspection-and-maintenance-of-indoor-gymnasium-fitness-sport-equipment-and-outdoor-schools-play-sport-equipment-107-26.html
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Play Limited Balance Leisure Fitness Ltd (SME) Continental Sports Limited (SME) FITNESS WAREHOUSE LIMITED - t/a Gym Gear (SME) Safeplay Playground Services Ltd (SME) Service Sport (UK) Limited (SME) Sports & Playground Services UK Limited (SME) Sportsafe UK Ltd (SME) 10 bids received | £8,333,333 | Awarded 16 July 2026 6 August 2026 to 6 February 2028 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 002119-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 070466-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 076343-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 076359-2026
About the buyer
Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPOLast 12 months
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From notice 002119-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 12 January 2026, last updated 11 August 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.