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SKDC-1543 PROVISION OF A SKATE PARK

South Kesteven District Council

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

16 Mar 2026 at 12:31

UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Award

03 Oct 2025 at 12:10

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

23 Jul 2025 at 17:38

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

09 Jul 2025 at 11:28

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

South Kesteven District Council, with cooperation from Welland Procurement, embarked on a procurement process titled "SKDC-1543 PROVISION OF A SKATE PARK," aimed at creating a high-quality, durable facility in Grantham, United Kingdom. The process went through several stages, including planning, tendering, and awarding, before reaching contract termination on 28 January 2026. The procurement initially started with market engagement in early July 2025, followed by an open competition, with a tender deadline on 22 August 2025. The contract was signed on 23 September 2025 and was active until its completion, though ultimately terminated with fulfilment on 28 January 2026. The focus was on works in the recreational installation category, aiming to cater to a range of skill levels and wheeled sports disciplines.

This tender presented substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, through an open competition method below the threshold level. Businesses specialising in park and playground equipment, site preparation work, and the construction of recreation installations were ideal candidates for participation. The procurement contract required suppliers to demonstrate the capability to deliver inclusive and durable installations suitable for various wheeled sports, thereby offering targeted growth opportunities to businesses with expertise in these areas. Firms such as Safeplay Playground Services Ltd successfully navigated this competitive process, a testament to their ability to meet the Council's specified needs and engage with community specifications during the project's lifecycle from planning to completion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SKDC-1543 PROVISION OF A SKATE PARK

Notice Description

South Kesteven District Council (the "Council") sought suppliers who are able to deliver a high quality, durable, and inclusive facility that caters to a range of skill levels and wheeled sports disciplines, including skateboarding and wider opportunities for bmx biking, scooting and roller blading.

Planning Information

South Kesteven District Council approached three known suppliers for information and guidance regarding the provision of a skate park. The council had contacted three suppliers to gain ideas and views if the project was achievable within the budget of £100k. The council received 3 quotes with designs which are different to one another to understand what could be done within the space. The council intends to design a tender pack following this engagement and public consultation to produce an open tender for this opportunity. The council intends for this tender to be live mid August 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055bd1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023465-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

43325000 - Park and playground equipment

45100000 - Site preparation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£99,992 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
11 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
23 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
23 Sep 2025 - 5 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Terminated

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
South Kesteven District Council
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GRANTHAM
Postcode
NG31 6TT
Postcode Area
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Local Authority
South Kesteven
Electoral Ward
Grantham St Vincent's
Westminster Constituency
Grantham and Bourne

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Safeplay Playground Services Ltd (lncorporating Fearless Ramps Ltd)

Further Information

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