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

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

10 Sep 2025 at 09:32

Award

10 Sep 2025 at 09:25

Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has awarded a contract for undertaking urgent safety works on play equipment at The Family Forum Centre, located in Northampton, United Kingdom. The project addresses critical issues with deteriorated outdoor play surfaces and equipment, aiming to bring them up to current UK safety regulations and standards. The procurement process, classified under services within the public authority sub-central government category, was handled through a direct method, bypassing competition due to being below the threshold. The contract was awarded on 10th September 2025, with the work scheduled to commence on 15th September 2025 and conclude by 31st October 2025. The procurement process has now reached the award stage.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in repair and maintenance services, particularly companies experienced in educational or childcare settings. SEMILONG SERVICES LIMITED, an SME based in Northampton, was selected for its ability to deliver similar projects within defined timeframes, ensuring minimal disruption to the centre's operations. Businesses capable of providing safe, accessible, and durable play solutions that comply with standards such as those by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) will find such tenders advantageous to pursue for growth and market expansion.

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Notice Title

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

Notice Description

The Family Forum Centre is currently facing critical issues with its outdoor play surfaces and equipment, which have deteriorated to a level that poses health and safety risks and significantly limits the space's educational and recreational use. The condition of the area is having a detrimental impact on the curriculum, particularly in areas of physical development, outdoor learning, and inclusive play. The space is no longer safe or suitable for children and staff, and its continued use in its current state is not sustainable. We are seeking to appoint a qualified and experienced supplier to address these urgent health and safety concerns. The successful contractor will be required to carry out remedial works to bring all play surfaces and equipment up to current UK safety regulations and standards, including those set out by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), BS EN 1176/1177, and other relevant statutory and best practice guidelines. The scope of works will include: Assessment of existing surfaces and equipment Removal and disposal of unsafe or non-compliant elements Installation of new or refurbished play equipment Resurfacing and landscaping to ensure safe, accessible, and durable play areas Certification and documentation to confirm compliance with applicable standards The appointed supplier must demonstrate a strong track record in delivering similar projects within educational or childcare settings and be able to complete the works within a defined timeframe to minimise disruption to the Centre's operations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059750
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055277-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
£31,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£31,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

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

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
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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