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Knowsley Central Soft Play Scheme

KNOWSLEY COUNCIL

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11 Sep 2025 at 17:37

Summary of the contracting process

The tender process for the "Knowsley Central Soft Play Scheme," handled by Knowsley Council, has reached the contract award stage. Situated in the sub-central government category, the procurement involved refurbishment work to transform part of a primary school into a soft play area, catering to special educational needs (SEN) children. The project is located in Huyton, United Kingdom, under the public authority sector, with construction work being the main procurement category. The contract, valued at £375,436, was signed on 10th September 2025, marking the completion of the tender process initiated under the 2023/54 legal basis. Limited competition was employed, below threshold, ensuring compliance with procurement regulations.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the construction and property development sectors, especially those specialising in educational and SEN facilities. Companies with experience in refurbishment projects and a track record in enhancing educational environments can gain valuable exposure and expertise by participating in such prospects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could leverage their agility and specialised skills to compete in similar procurement opportunities, fostering growth and potential for future project involvement.

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Notice Title

Knowsley Central Soft Play Scheme

Notice Description

The project is the refurbishment of vacant part of a primary school to create a soft play area, sensory room, children's toilets and staff/accessible WC to support SEN primary school children.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0598fc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055993-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£312,863 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
12 Oct 2025 - 16 Feb 2026 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
KNOWSLEY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@star-procurement.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HUYTON
Postcode
L36 9YU
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Knowsley
Electoral Ward
Roby
Westminster Constituency
Knowsley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MARSHALL PROPERTY CONSTRUCTION

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