Award

Playground Inspections

VIVID HOUSING LTD

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Award

29 May 2026 at 09:29

Award

29 May 2026 at 09:16

Summary of the contracting process

VIVID Housing Ltd, a sub-central government public authority located in Portsmouth, has engaged in a procurement process for the "Playground Inspections" project. The process involves regular inspections and minor repairs of 19 playgrounds across several regions in the UK, including UKJ1, UKJ2, and UKJ3. The procurement method used was a direct award from the ESPO Outdoor Playground Equipment, Fitness & Sports Facilities and Equipment Framework, conducted below the threshold without competition. The contract was awarded on 29th May 2026, with an active period beginning the same day and ending on 30th March 2028, and it includes the option for a 24-month extension. The buyer, VIVID Housing Ltd, can be contacted via procurement.admin@vividhomes.co.uk.

The procurement of playground inspection services presents good opportunities for businesses offering repair and maintenance services of playground equipment, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like HAGS-SMP LIMITED, the awarded supplier. This process demands robust expertise in playground safety and maintenance, providing growth prospects for companies capable of adhering to inspection standards and executing necessary repairs efficiently. It allows such businesses to secure consistent work over multiple years, especially with the possibility of renewals, thus ensuring financial growth and stability within the industry. Businesses within the related industry could leverage such opportunities to expand their market presence and service offerings across multiple UK regions.

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Notice Title

Playground Inspections

Notice Description

Regular inspections of 19 x playgrounds, plus minor repairs where required. Direct award from ESPO Outdoor Playground Equipment, Fitness & Sports Facilities and Equipment Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a867
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050663-2026
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
£39,900 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£39,900 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
28 May 2026 - 30 Mar 2028 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
VIVID HOUSING LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO2 8HB
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HAGS-SMP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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