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Play Improvement - Everton Park

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

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31 Mar 2026 at 13:49

Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool City Council has awarded the contract entitled "Play Improvement - Everton Park," with a focus on playground equipment within the goods category. The project, located in the North West of England, involves refurbishing play areas and multi-use games areas (MUGAs) through further competition under ESPO's framework. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with key milestones such as the contract award dated 12th December 2025 and a contract duration from 16th March 2026 to 31st August 2027. The process is valued at approximately £239,525.62. The procurement method adopted falls under 'Other,' offering flexibility in supplier selection.

This tender creates significant business opportunities for enterprises specialising in playground equipment and refurbishment services, especially for SMEs and VCSEs. The project's scope allows businesses with expertise in construction and equipment supply to expand their footprint in the local government sector by catering to public recreational needs. Proludic Ltd, an SME based in Leicester, has been announced as the supplier, demonstrating that small to medium-sized enterprises can successfully compete and win such contracts, indicating growth prospects for similar organisations seeking governmental collaboration.

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Notice Title

Play Improvement - Everton Park

Notice Description

This will be carried out via Further Competition using ESPO's (115_25) Outdoor Playground, Fitness & Sports Facilities and Equipment. Using Lot 2 for the play areas and Lot 3.1 for the MUGA refurbishment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-016bbfd0-b864-45fa-9b2d-9bc679107e03
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9cfce3c-c040-41f0-8d77-ce4a70469ad4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories


CPV Codes

37535200 - Playground equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£239,525 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£239,454 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20253 months ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1DS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROLUDIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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