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Undertake urgent safety works to play equipment at The Family Forum Centre

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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01 Sep 2025 at 15:36

Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has completed a direct procurement process for urgent safety works on play equipment at The Family Forum Centre, located in Northampton, UK. The process, managed without competition due to its below-threshold status, sought a qualified supplier to assess, refurbish, and replace damaged play surfaces and equipment to enhance safety and accessibility. This tender falls under the services category and involves a contract period from 2nd September 2025 to 31st October 2025. The legal basis for this procurement is aligned with UK legislative framework 2023/54.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) skilled in repair and maintenance services of playground equipment. The focus on upgrading essential public facilities makes this a lucrative contract for businesses aiming to establish or expand their presence in the playground maintenance industry. Suppliers capable of providing inclusive, durable solutions that support children’s physical and imaginative development are especially well-suited to meet the Council’s requirements. The awarded contract, valued at £3,250,000, was successfully secured by SEMILONG SERVICES LIMITED, a local SME in Northampton.

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Notice Title

Undertake urgent safety works to play equipment at The Family Forum Centre

Notice Description

West Northamptonshire Council is seeking a qualified and experienced supplier to undertake essential upgrades and repairs to failed play surfaces and equipment at the Family Forum Centre. The current condition of these facilities has significantly hindered the Centre's ability to deliver its curriculum effectively and has limited the safe and purposeful use of the space by children and staff. The scope of work will include the assessment, refurbishment, and replacement of damaged or degraded play surfaces and equipment to restore the area to a high standard of safety, accessibility, and educational value. The successful supplier will be expected to provide durable, inclusive solutions that support the Centre's commitment to fostering physical development, imaginative play, and enriched learning experiences for all users.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0591a2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052935-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,250,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@westnorthants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SEMILONG SERVICES

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