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05 Aug 2026 at 14:18

Summary of the contracting process

GREENSQUAREACCORD LIMITED, a sub-central government public authority based in Birmingham, has completed a direct procurement process for the contract titled "Playground Inspections and Maintenance 2026". This procurement, under the industry category of services, involved the fortnightly inspections and annual RoSPA inspections across 47 equipped play areas, including necessary maintenance and repair activities. Tony Benger Landscaping Limited, an Axminster-based SME, was awarded the contract, which spans from 22nd July 2026 to 30th April 2027, with a gross value of £66,000. The contracting process utilised a "below threshold - without competition" method, and the formal contract was signed on 22nd July 2026, as per the relevant UK legal basis.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses within the repair and maintenance services industry, particularly those specialising in playground equipment. SMEs, especially those with experience or capability in conducting regular inspections and maintenance tasks within the UK, stand well-suited to compete. Businesses aiming to establish or expand their service offerings in public sector contracts could leverage such opportunities to gain steady work and strengthen their portfolios in the geographical regions covered, which span various parts of the UK.

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Notice Title

Playground Inspections and Maintenance 2026

Notice Description

Fortnightly inspections plus an annual RoSPA inspection to the 47 equipped play areas across all GSA localities including maintenance, repair and replacement of the equipment where necessary.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dca9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074296-2026
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
£55,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
21 Jul 2026 - 30 Apr 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
GREENSQUAREACCORD LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 2JB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TONY BENGER LANDSCAPING

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