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title: "Redevelopment of Austhorp Grove Play Area"
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buyer: "COTTESMORE PARISH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-30"
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# Redevelopment of Austhorp Grove Play Area

Buyer: COTTESMORE PARISH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-002be7db-a58a-4bbc-848d-43f4b62e5e37

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## Summary

The Cottesmore Parish Council is conducting an active tender process for the redevelopment of the Austhorp Grove Play Area, located in Cottesmore, England. This procurement falls under the industry categories of park and playground equipment, recreation installations, and erection of fencing, all classified with CPV codes. The tender is currently in the tender stage with an open procedure method. Interested companies are invited to submit two design proposals by 31st July 2026, with contract work scheduled to begin on 1st April 2027 and conclude by 1st August 2027. The procurement aims to transform the play area into a vibrant, safe, and inclusive community space, with budgets set at under £300,000 and £150,000 for the larger and smaller designs respectively.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses specialising in playground and park development, especially those capable of designing engaging environments, to expand their portfolio. The process is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), fostering equal opportunities in line with community priorities outlined in the Cottesmore Play Areas Community Survey. Companies will have the option to present proposals directly to the public, providing visibility and potential for future work within the community-focused playground redevelopment initiatives.

## Notice

The purpose of this project is to redevelop the existing play area at Austhorp Grove, Cottesmore, to provide a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment for children of all ages and abilities. This redevelopment will address the key priorities identified in the 2025 Cottesmore Play Areas Community Survey, ensuring that the site becomes a vibrant and well-used community space. Proposals: We wish for each company to submit two designs; one for a larger budget (under PS300,00) and one smaller budget (under PS150,000) by the 31st of July 2026 and the parks group will make shortlist and invite those companies to a presentation/consultation event in which each company will be a given a stand to present their ideas to the Cottesmore public who will then be asked to vote. Where: Google code 'P85H+H96 Oakham' 52deg42'32.1"N 0deg40'17.8"W What3Words ///improves.sofas.reputable

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f79342f0-30e7-4154-bb88-623c06501ff0 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 1 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COTTESMORE PARISH COUNCIL |
| Locality | - |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE15 7DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Rutland |
| Electoral ward | Cottesmore |
| Westminster constituency | Rutland and Stamford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 37535000 - Roundabouts, swings, shooting galleries and other fairground amusements
- 43325000 - Park and playground equipment
- 45212140 - Recreation installation
- 45342000 - Erection of fencing

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2026 at 16:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f79342f0-30e7-4154-bb88-623c06501ff0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f79342f0-30e7-4154-bb88-623c06501ff0
  30th June 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b09a134e-fac8-4b33-966f-cab2e6f627fb
  Full specification made following community survey responses.

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