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title: "Annual Independent Playground Inspections"
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buyer: "SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-12-09"
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# Annual Independent Playground Inspections

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-26adaf16-ee1b-4a40-be31-5a2e95825408

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## Summary

Sheffield City Council has completed the procurement process for "Annual Independent Playground Inspections," which covers the technical inspection services of 250-255 playground sites in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The tender process utilised an open procedure, with the main category being services. The contract, valued at £54,570, was awarded on 3rd December 2024, and the service period is set to commence on 2nd January 2025 and continue until 30th April 2028. Key dates included the end of the tender period on 15th November 2024.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technical inspection services, particularly those with experience in playground safety. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, fostering potential business growth through long-term contracts. The successful supplier, Independent Playground Inspections Ltd, demonstrates the rewarding potential for companies looking to expand their public sector portfolio by providing quality inspection services. This contract underscores the importance of maintaining high safety standards in public playgrounds, presenting an ongoing demand for expert inspection services.

## Notice

Annual Independent Playground Inspections of 250 - 255 Sites as follows (see attached list of sites)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f8c8116-0127-4822-a24a-15e9d3ed9881 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2025 - 30 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £54,570 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £54,570 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INDEPENDENT PLAYGROUND INSPECTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71631000 - Technical inspection services

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2024 at 15:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f8c8116-0127-4822-a24a-15e9d3ed9881

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f8c8116-0127-4822-a24a-15e9d3ed9881
  9th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=86840&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104130
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://sheffield.gov.uk

## Provenance

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