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Talacre Town green play area improvements

THE LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN

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29 Aug 2025 at 14:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Talacre Town green play area improvements" was conducted by THE LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN. This project, classified under the industry category of Landscaping work, focused specifically on playgrounds and took place in London, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is now in the Award phase, with the contract having been awarded on 31st December 2024. The contract, valued at £344,724.14, is set to start on 1st March 2025 and end on 1st August 2025. The procurement method utilised was a limited, competitive quotation process, suitable for under-the-threshold projects, concluding the tender period on 20th December 2024.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the landscaping sector, particularly those with a focus on playground refurbishment and both hard and soft landscaping. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which are highlighted for suitability, could find growth potential in such public sector contracts due to the competitive nature favoured in below-threshold procurements. While the contract was awarded to Ground Control Limited, the process underlines the scope for similar-sized companies to engage in future opportunities facilitated by THE LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN, enabling growth through public sector collaborations.

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Notice Title

Talacre Town green play area improvements

Notice Description

Play area refurbishment - works includes play area refurbishment, with hard and soft landscaping.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-79150837-ea21-4fc6-8fb1-3689e016d679
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81d23b98-0fb4-4091-bcbe-e802b5fd256d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45112700 - Landscaping work

45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£344,724 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£344,724 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 1 Aug 2025 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
THE LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N1C 4AG
Post Town
North London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
King's Cross
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GROUND CONTROL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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