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WCC Housing Play Areas: Playground Inspection and Maintenance Services

Westminster City Council

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

22 Apr 2026 at 15:45

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

08 Jan 2026 at 22:35

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

28 Aug 2025 at 15:32

UK4 - Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

28 Aug 2025 at 15:17

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

07 Aug 2025 at 12:16

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Westminster City Council has completed the procurement process for the "WCC Housing Play Areas: Playground Inspection and Maintenance Services" contract, aimed at ensuring the safety and maintenance of playground facilities in London, United Kingdom. This four-year contract, with an initial term of two years followed by possible extensions of one year each, was awarded on 26th March 2026. It involves an open procedure sourcing method, highlighting its inclusive approach in attracting bids from various suppliers. The process culminated in an award to KOMPAN Limited, a small and medium-sized enterprise based in Milton Keynes, marking the end of tender process activities initiated in August 2025. With a projected gross value of £600,000, the contract does not have a fixed price, as its actual value will depend on the type and volume of work undertaken throughout the contract period, extending potentially until 31st March 2030.

This contract presents an excellent growth opportunity for companies specialising in playground equipment repair and maintenance, particularly those proficient in electronic management systems, risk assessment, and training provisions. The focus on safety and operational inspections ensures high standards in the industry, offering a thriving market for quality-driven suppliers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to benefit from this open procurement method, allowing them to compete effectively based on technical, responsible procurement, and pricing evaluations. Businesses equipped to offer both technical expertise and responsible procurement practices stand to gain by enhancing community play spaces while expanding their service offerings in public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WCC Housing Play Areas: Playground Inspection and Maintenance Services

Notice Description

Westminster City Council is embarking on a term contract for Playground Surveying, Repairs and Maintence for a period of 4 years (2+1+1). A two-year initial contract term is to allow for the establishment of the contract delivery. * Electronic management system. - For all assets, inspections and repairs. - Reporting and monitoring. * Inspections - Undertake three Operational Inspections each year. - Assessment of Risk and urgency of repair - High risk items - Defects - Record management - Safety and condition hazards to be recorded and repairs to be identified. - Annual inspection undertaken by an independent third party * Repairs and maintenance - to also include upgrades/replacements of individual pieces of equipment * Provide training. - Visual inspection and defect analysis - Electronic records management - Repair reporting procedures - Risk assessment, control and elimination The contract is not a fixed price contract and the stated value of the contract is only an estimate. The actual value will depend on the types and volumes of work placed under the contract over the full contract period.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract duration of 2 + 1 + 1 years is. A two-year initial contract term is to allow for the establishment of the contract delivery with 2 further 1 year extensions are available, this will potentially take the duration to 2029 with all extensions. The extension option is to maintain the delivery incentive for the additional final year of the contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058344
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036738-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Westminster City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1E 6QP
Postcode Area
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KOMPAN Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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