Award

Playground maintenance

LONDON BOROUGH OF BEXLEY

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Award

05 May 2026 at 14:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Playground maintenance" project, organised by the London Borough of Bexley, has reached the Award stage. The project falls under the industry category of services, specifically focusing on the repair and maintenance of playground equipment, and is relevant across multiple regions in the UK, including UKC to UKK. The contract was awarded with an effective period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, having been signed on 1st April 2026. The procurement was conducted using a direct method, below the threshold, and without competition.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in maintenance services who can deliver at a sub-central governmental level. The contract, valued at £25,000, was awarded to SAFEPLAY PLAYGROUND SERVICES LTD, indicating that SMEs with the ability to service wide geographical areas and meet maintenance and repair standards might be well-positioned to compete for similar future tenders. Businesses with expertise in playground systems and a base in the UK would find such contracts particularly beneficial for expanding their market presence across multiple regions.

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Notice Title

Playground maintenance

Notice Description

Playground maintenance - boroughwide

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0691ac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041136-2026
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
Not specified
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF BEXLEY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEXLEYHEATH
Postcode
DA6 7AT
Post Town
Dartford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bexley
Electoral Ward
Bexleyheath
Westminster Constituency
Bexleyheath and Crayford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAFEPLAY PLAYGROUND SERVICES

Further Information

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