This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

21 May 2026 at 13:48

TenderUpdate

13 Mar 2026 at 16:13

Tender

12 Mar 2026 at 18:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Ronkswood Community Centre Play Area in Worcester, commissioned by Worcester City Council, is now in the award stage, having had a contract awarded to Greenfields Garden Services Limited on 21 May 2026. The initiative aimed to design and implement improvements to the existing play facility, including refurbishment, enhanced accessibility, and creating an inclusive space. The project, valued at £131,000 with additional gross costs totalling £157,200, falls under the construction work and playground equipment categories. The procurement method was open competition and was below the threshold, with key dates in the tender process having included a submission deadline of 13 April 2026. The location of the project is the UKG12 region, and relevant legal checks and site visits were mandatory parts of the bidding process.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses within the construction and outdoor recreational equipment industries, specifically those with expertise in creating accessible and inclusive play areas. Firms with experience in playground equipment installation and refurbishment are particularly well-placed to benefit from such projects. This type of procurement encourages small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to apply due to its below-threshold classification, making it an accessible opportunity for businesses looking to expand within the public authority sector, especially in sub-central government contracts such as those offered by Worcester City Council.

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Notice Title

Ronkswood Community Centre Play Area, Worceste

Notice Description

Design and implement improvements at the existing play facility. The required outcomes will be: * Repair/refurbish existing play provision including safety surfacing; access and in addition, the boundary to the toddler facility to create an inclusive space for all; * To enhance the existing facilities to offer wider play opportunities to meet the needs of the local community; * To support the Council aims as part of the Worcester Play Plan

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066909
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047185-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open 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

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

37535200 - Playground equipment

43325000 - Park and playground equipment

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£131,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£131,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£131,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 16 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
WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLG12 Worcestershire CC

Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Cathedral
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GREENFIELDS GARDEN SERVICES

Further Information

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