Award

Play Area and Youth Facilities Inspection, Servicing & Maintenance Contract 2025 - 2028

DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Mar 2025 at 10:59

Award Notice
Tender

21 Jan 2025 at 14:46

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dover District Council has awarded the "Play Area and Youth Facilities Inspection, Servicing & Maintenance Contract 2025 - 2028" to Safeplay Playground Services. This contract falls under the "Repair and maintenance services" category and pertains to facilities within England, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, and the tender stage involved online submissions to be completed by 17:00 on 18th February 2025. The contract will begin on 1st April 2025 and span three years. The award was finalised on 4th March 2025 with a total value of £152,595 GBP.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in repair and maintenance services, particularly those specialising in play areas and youth facilities. Contractors such as SMEs are well-suited to compete, given the contract’s scope and location in England. Dover District Council's partnership with a dedicated supplier like Safeplay Playground Services demonstrates the potential for reliable and consistent service delivery in public sector maintenance, fostering long-term business relationships and leveraging expertise in maintaining community facilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Play Area and Youth Facilities Inspection, Servicing & Maintenance Contract 2025 - 2028

Notice Description

Dover District Council wishes to select and appoint a suitable contractor for the provision of Play Area and Youth Facilities Inspection, Servicing & Maintenance Contract 2025 - 2028. The contract is anticipated to commence 1st April 2025 and will continue for a period of 3 years. Tender returns are to be completed and submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk by no later than 17:00 hours on 18th February 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3d19fb8f-f767-4062-a757-3e1278cfbcc7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b305b12a-5ac5-44da-9d0a-fbb60d267d5a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£152,595 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WHITFIELD, DOVER
Postcode
CT16 3PJ
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Dover
Electoral Ward
Whitfield
Westminster Constituency
Dover and Deal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAFEPLAY PLAYGROUND SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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