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School playground repair

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL

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05 Aug 2025 at 13:08

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, titled "School Playground Repair," was initiated by Southend-on-Sea City Council, a public sub-central government authority located in Southend On Sea, Essex. The procurement involved repair work on recreational areas and was categorised under the works industry. This contract was awarded to EDMUNDS DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION LTD. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract active from 4th August 2025 to 29th August 2025. The process used a "Below threshold - unknown" procurement method, with the gross value of the contract amounting to £95,162.05. Key dates include the signing of the contract on 29th July 2025, with the contract notice published on 5th August 2025.

This tender presents potential business growth opportunities for companies specialising in construction and repair services, particularly those with expertise in recreational areas. The repair project on the playground offers a substantial contract value, indicating a robust investment in community infrastructure. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like EDMUNDS DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION LTD can benefit from such projects, with opportunities for showcasing craftsmanship and expanding their portfolio. Businesses capable of delivering quality repairs and construction services within stipulated timelines and guidelines are strongly positioned to compete for similar future contracts.

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Notice Title

School playground repair

Notice Description

Playground is starting to show signs of failing. Patches of the playground are currently crumbling which is now causing trip hazards, and a large section of the playground has parted with a 40mm depth.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058193
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046150-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45236290 - Repair work on recreational areas

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£79,301 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
3 Aug 2025 - 29 Aug 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
andrewshadforth@southend.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND ON SEA
Postcode
SS2 6FA
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDMUNDS DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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