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12765 School Playing Field Improvement Scheme at Various Primary Schools across Knowsley

KNOWSLEY COUNCIL

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21 Jan 2026 at 15:46

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Summary of the contracting process

Knowsley Council has completed a public procurement process under the title "12765 School Playing Field Improvement Scheme at Various Primary Schools across Knowsley". This initiative focuses on the construction industry, specifically construction works, and covers the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process has reached the award stage as of 21st January 2026, with a contract valued at £668,951 awarded to Ground Inc Ltd. The contract period is set to commence on 26th January 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2026. The initial tender process ended on 17th September 2025, and the main procurement category is works, achieved through an 'Other' procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the construction sector, particularly those with expertise in outdoor facility enhancement and maintenance for educational institutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were deemed suited for the tender, highlighting the Council's interest in engaging with diverse business types. Businesses that are looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector and have the capability to deliver construction projects on tight schedules would find similar opportunities beneficial for growth and visibility in regional development projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

12765 School Playing Field Improvement Scheme at Various Primary Schools across Knowsley

Notice Description

School Playing Field Improvement Schemes at Various Primary Schools across Knowsley.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a020d25-cb80-4aad-a836-a9b286f89070
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£895,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£668,951 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
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
KNOWSLEY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALE
Postcode
M33 7ZF
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Sale Central
Westminster Constituency
Wythenshawe and Sale East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GROUND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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