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Provision of Outdoor Play Equipment and Maintenance

HEART ACADEMIES TRUST

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30 Mar 2026 at 13:33

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Summary of the contracting process

HEART Academies Trust has completed a selective procurement process, awarding the contract to Setter Limited for providing and maintaining outdoor play equipment and infrastructure across its schools. This tender falls under the service category of musical instruments, sports goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories, as well as education and training services, and recreational, cultural, and sporting services. The contract aims to enhance the outdoor environments in schools for better physical development and educational outcomes of pupils. It covers regions in the East of England and the South East, United Kingdom. The procurement was a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with the award status active as of 2nd February 2026, and spans from 9th February 2026 to 8th February 2028, totalling £650,000 in value.

This contract offers a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the design, installation, and maintenance of outdoor play equipment, especially those that can ensure safe, inclusive, and sustainable environments. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to participate due to the suitability criteria set by HEART Academies Trust. Companies specialising in educational and recreational services, as well as those with experience in handling related equipment and infrastructure, are well-suited to compete in such tenders. Building a relationship with the Trust could lead to further opportunities as this procurement establishes groundwork for ongoing maintenance services, thereby fostering business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Outdoor Play Equipment and Maintenance

Notice Description

HEART Academies Trust is inviting proposals from qualified and experienced suppliers for the design, supply, installation, inspection, and ongoing maintenance of outdoor play equipment and associated infrastructure across its schools. The primary objective of this contract is to ensure the provision of safe, inclusive, and sustainable outdoor environments that enhance pupils' physical development, wellbeing, and educational outcomes while delivering value for money.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5cfa642-531b-4244-bdef-d9d5354ce49a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
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

80 - Education and training services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

37000000 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

80000000 - Education and training services

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2026 - 8 Feb 2028 1-2 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
HEART ACADEMIES TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK41 7PZ
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
De Parys
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SETTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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