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title: "Design & Build of New Toddler, Junior & Teen Play Area, Tardy Gate Playing Field, Lostock Hall, Preston PR5 5JJ"
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# Design & Build of New Toddler, Junior & Teen Play Area, Tardy Gate Playing Field, Lostock Hall, Preston PR5 5JJ

Buyer: SOUTH RIBBLE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0de7b875-5bd3-4f47-b668-a754780d84fe

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## Summary

The procurement process for the design and build of a new play area for toddlers, juniors, and teens at the Tardy Gate Playing Field in Lostock Hall, Preston, has been overseen by South Ribble Borough Council. The procurement falls under the industry category of playground equipment, with a budget set at £265,000. The procurement method employed was a selective call-off from a framework agreement, specifically Lot 2 of the ESPO Framework 115_21. The contract was awarded to Proludic Ltd and spans from 6th May 2025 to 4th July 2025. The procurement process reached the award update stage in May 2025.

This tender presents growth opportunities, especially for SMEs and VCSEs, given their indicated suitability for the project. Businesses specialising in design and installation of playground equipment and flatwork for children's play areas are well-suited to compete for such contracts. By leveraging framework agreements, similar tenders can offer a streamlined path to contribute to public infrastructure projects, thereby expanding business portfolios within the services category.

## Notice

The project involves the design and build of a new play area suitable for toddlers, juniors and teens including the removal of existing equipment and surfacing at Tardy Gate Playing Field, Lostock Hall, Preston PR5 5JJ. South Ribble Borough Council's set budget for this project is PS265,000. Bids over the set budget will be rejected. In this present instance, the Customer is issuing this Invitation to Tender as a Further Competition under Lot 2 of ESPO Framework 115_21.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/286425ed-f71f-486b-a505-7144259f786f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 May 2025 - 4 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £265,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £265,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH RIBBLE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEYLAND |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR25 1DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | South Ribble |
| Electoral ward | Broadfield |
| Westminster constituency | South Ribble |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PROLUDIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 37535200 - Playground equipment
- 45236210 - Flatwork for children's play area

## Release History

- 19 May 2025 at 09:12 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/286425ed-f71f-486b-a505-7144259f786f
- 19 May 2025 at 09:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/286425ed-f71f-486b-a505-7144259f786f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/286425ed-f71f-486b-a505-7144259f786f
  19th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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