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Market Engagement- Adventure playgrounds

LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY

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Planning

10 Jul 2026 at 10:04

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

London Borough of Hackney is in the planning stage of procuring site-specific service contracts to provide adventure playground services. This procurement is relevant to the services industry, specifically in the "Other community, social and personal services" and "Recreational, cultural and sporting services" categories. The tender involves four adventure playgrounds located in Stoke Newington, Dalston, Homerton, and Hoxton. The procurement process, valued at £1,773,000 gross, includes a market engagement session scheduled for 17th July 2026, from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM on Google Meet. Interested parties must register through the ProContract Supplier Portal by 22nd July 2026. The contract period will begin on 1st April 2027, with potential renewal options extending to 31st March 2032.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses experienced in the safe management of adventure playgrounds. It calls for providers capable of delivering inclusive environments, specialised training in playwork, and youth leadership initiatives. Businesses suited to this tender include those specialising in support for SEND and neurodivergent youth, as well as those with expertise in anti-racist and trauma-informed practices. The opportunity to secure multiple independent contracts increases potential growth for small and voluntary sector enterprises able to meet the specific contract needs and locations. Additionally, the initiative supports community enrichment and informal learning, aligning with organisations committed to social value and community development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Market Engagement- Adventure playgrounds

Notice Description

The Council is seeking to procure 4 site-specific service contracts to deliver adventure playground services for the following locations: Shakespeare Walk Adventure Playground (Stoke Newington) Evergreen Adventure Playground (Dalston) Homerton Grove Adventure Playground (Homerton) Pearson Street Adventure Playground (Hoxton) The Providers are required to have experience in the safe management of adventure playgrounds to deliver: Inclusive Environments: Dedicated support for SEND and neurodivergent youth. Specialised Training: Delivery of playwork that demonstrates cultural humility and an awareness of trauma-informed and anti-racist practice. Youth Leadership: Co-production opportunities where young people design playground assets and activities. Community Enrichment: Informal learning opportunities

Planning Information

Hackney Council Market Engagement: Adventure Playground Services 2026 Calling all local Playwork and Youth Sector providers. Hackney Council’s Children and Families Service is preparing to re-procure service contracts for 4 of the borough’s Adventure playgrounds. We are committed to maintaining these "sanctuary spaces" as universal, free, and open-access for children aged 6 to 15. This session is a vital opportunity for local Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) partners to hear our vision and help shape the future of play in Hackney. The Opportunity We are re-procuring site-specific service contracts for the following locations: Shakespeare Walk Adventure Playground (Stoke Newington) Evergreen Adventure Playground (Dalston) Homerton Grove Adventure Playground (Homerton) Pearson Street Adventure Playground (Hoxton) These will be tendered as 4 separate, independent contracts on the ProContract e-tendering portal. Bidders may apply for multiple sites if they have the capacity, though each will be evaluated independently. Event Details Join our virtual market engagement session to learn more about the service requirements, procurement timelines, and the "STAR" model driving our approach. Date: 17th July 2026 Time: 11:30AM-12:30PM Platform: Google Meet (Link to be provided upon registration) What We Are Looking For We are seeking providers with experience in the safe management of adventure playgrounds to deliver: Inclusive Environments: Dedicated support for SEND and neurodivergent youth. Specialised Training: Delivery of playwork that demonstrates cultural humility and an awareness of trauma-informed and anti-racist practice. Youth Leadership: Co-production opportunities where young people design playground assets and activities. Community Enrichment: Informal learning opportunities How to Register Please register your interest and secure your place by messaging us through the ProContract Supplier Portal. If you are not yet registered on the portal If you are not yet registered on the portal, you can do so by visiting the official London Tenders Portal website directly to find registration instructions. Should you have any questions, please contact Claudette.Lewis@Hackney.gov.uk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c848
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065050-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,477,500 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
HACKNEY
Postcode
E8 1DY
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Local Authority
Hackney
Electoral Ward
Hackney Central
Westminster Constituency
Hackney South and Shoreditch

Further Information

Notice Documents

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