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Worcester City Council Play Areas Safety Surfacing Repairs

WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL

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03 Nov 2025 at 14:24

Summary of the contracting process

Worcester City Council has completed the procurement process for the project titled "Worcester City Council Play Areas Safety Surfacing Repairs," focusing on the construction industry category. This project involved making repairs to safety surfacing at 11 play areas within Worcester, located primarily in parks or areas of public open space. The procurement, managed by Worcester City Council, falls under the sub-central government public authority classification. Initiated as a tender with limited competition, the procurement process concluded with an award date of 3rd November 2025. The contract began on 4th November 2025 and is set to conclude by 30th January 2026, with a focus on addressing medium and low-risk safety issues within a £60,000 budget. Groundwork & Leisure Services Ltd emerged as the awarded supplier for this contract under the works category.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and repair services, particularly those experienced with playground safety improvements. Companies operating as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could benefit greatly from engaging with similar public sector opportunities. With a procurement method involving limited competition, businesses offering specialised services in playground maintenance can enhance their visibility and track record in the public sector. This specific contract serves as a platform for Groundwork & Leisure Services Ltd and other potential suppliers to diversify their portfolios and leverage future opportunities with councils and government bodies seeking to enhance local community infrastructure.

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Notice Title

Worcester City Council Play Areas Safety Surfacing Repairs

Notice Description

This commission is for the repair of safety surfacing at 11 of the 46 play areas in Worcester that are owned and managed by the Council. All play areas are located in parks or areas of public open space. Most are well-used facilities and many are in residential areas offering unrestricted public access. The objective for this commission is to address all safety surfacing findings with a medium risk level and as many findings with a low risk level that can be completed within the PS60,000 budget available.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d911
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070491-2025
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
£66,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
4 Nov 2025 - 30 Jan 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
WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@worcester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR1 2EY
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Cathedral
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GROUNDWORK & LEISURE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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