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Award

04 Mar 2025 at 10:09

Tender

28 Nov 2024 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council has awarded a contract for school playground inspections, classified under repair and maintenance services of playground equipment (CPV code 50870000). The procurement process, initiated on 28th November 2024, concluded with the contract being signed on 12th February 2025. The contract is valued at £17,100. The inspections will be conducted in Edinburgh, specifically in the region UKM75. This was an open procedure tender, and the procurement also included provisions for community benefits if the contract value exceeded £50,000. The contract was awarded to Active Playground Management Ltd.

This tender presents several opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialised in playground equipment maintenance and inspection services. The contract's requirements, such as the necessity for inspectors to be registered with The Register of Play Inspectors International (RPII), demonstrate a focus on quality and compliance with industry standards. Moreover, with the contract's emphasis on ensuring community benefits, local businesses in Edinburgh stand to gain by participating and showcasing their contributions to community welfare. Additionally, firms that offer comprehensive maintenance services and have a proven track record of adhering to environmental and safety standards will be well-suited to compete for such tenders.

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Notice Title

School Playground Inspections

Notice Description

Inspection of school playgrounds

Lot Information

Lot 1

Inspection of school playgrounds

Renewal: The Council reserves the right to extend the contract for up to 24 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c0cc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007763-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50870000 - Repair and maintenance services of playground equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£178,600 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£17,100 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
December 2028

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The City of Edinburgh Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Active Playground Management Ltd.

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