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GP215 - Play Bark Suppliers

MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL

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18 Aug 2025 at 13:41

Summary of the contracting process

Middlesbrough Council has concluded a procurement process for the supply of play bark for its local parks, specifically targeting Pallister Park and Lingfield Play area. The procurement process, identified as GP215 - Play Bark Suppliers, falls under the industry category of "sports goods and equipment." Due to health and safety concerns requiring immediate action, the procurement was conducted using a direct method, bypassing the full competition typically required for contracts below the threshold. The status of this procurement process is marked as "complete," with the contract being actively held by Amenity Horticultural Services Limited. The contract, awarded on 18th August 2025, is scheduled to run from 31st August 2025 to 31st July 2027, covering locations within the United Kingdom's UKC12 region.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in the provision of playground and recreational area materials. Companies already supplying similar goods or those looking to expand their offerings in the public sector would find this an enticing proposition, especially given the urgency and recurring nature of such safety-related purchases. Businesses with the ability to meet quick turnaround requirements for supply would be well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities in the future, given the Council's demonstrated willingness to procure directly for critical needs. The successful bidder, Amenity Horticultural Services Limited, exemplifies the type of business—small to medium-sized enterprises—that can leverage such public contracts to enhance both market presence and revenue.

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Notice Title

GP215 - Play Bark Suppliers

Notice Description

We need to purchase some safety play bark immediately for the play areas within Middlesbrough. Two have extremely low amount of safety bark, these being Pallister Park, and Lingfield Play area. We are looking at purchasing this ASAP, we don't have the time to do a full procurement process, and this is a H&S issue.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0589e3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049544-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories


CPV Codes

37400000 - Sports goods and equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
30 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@middlesbrough.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS1 9FT
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Newport
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AMENITY HORTICULTURAL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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