This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

21 May 2026 at 09:07

TenderUpdate

13 Mar 2026 at 16:08

Tender

12 Mar 2026 at 18:38

Summary of the contracting process

Worcester City Council, a sub-central government public authority based at The Guildhall, High Street, Worcester, recently completed a procurement process aiming to enhance the Horizon Community Centre Play Area. The project, classified under the 'works' category, involved designing and implementing improvements for the existing facility, ensuring inclusivity and alignment with the Worcester Play Plan objectives. The procurement was carried out via an open competition method for works below the threshold, allowing wide participation. Key dates for this process included a tender period that ended on 13th April 2026, with site visits scheduled intermittently between 17th and 26th March 2026. The awarded contract was signed on 30th April 2026, and the active contract period commenced on 1st May 2026, set to conclude by 16th July 2027, with a gross contract value of GBP 120,000.

This tender presents substantial business opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialised in playground and construction work, evidenced by the award to Wicksteed Leisure Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise. Companies with competencies in extending and renewing public play facilities, and those capable of meeting community-centric design needs, stand to benefit from similar future projects. Engagement in such projects not only opens the door to new revenue streams but also enhances business reputation within the public sector domain. The opportunity for growth is significant for businesses with expertise in crafting community-friendly and sustainable green spaces, aligning with municipal and community expectations.

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Notice Title

Horizon Community Centre Play Area, Worcester

Notice Description

Design and implement improvements at the existing play facility where the equipment and surfacing are reaching end of life. The required outcomes will be: * To extend and renew the existing play provision; * To maximise the potential of the limited green space available; * To meet the needs of the local community by creating an inclusive space for all; * To support the Council aims as part of the Worcester Play Plan.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06690b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046825-2026
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,000 £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

WICKSTEED LEISURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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