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title: "Wychbold Park Improvement Plan"
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# Wychbold Park Improvement Plan

Buyer: DODDERHILL PARISH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2e74d907-24c0-4c51-a9ac-75a5af17f5cf

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## Summary

The Wychbold Park Improvement Plan, managed by Dodderhill Parish Council, entails a competitive procurement process for various developmental phases at Wychbold Playing Fields, located at School Road, Wychbold WR9 7PU. The project, classified under the category of "Other community, social and personal services", is in the Award stage with the total contract valued at £87,786.32 awarded to NR Contractors Ltd. The plan includes phases such as path improvements, a sensory garden, car park changes, wildlife corridors, orchard enhancements, and community allotment improvements. The procurement process was open and involved an open procedure above the threshold. The project timeline started the contract period on 24th February 2025 and is expected to conclude by 31st October 2025, with the tender having been active since its publication on 17th December 2024 and ended on 24th January 2025. 

This opportunity benefits businesses capable of delivering social and personal services, specifically those with expertise in community infrastructure projects. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and organisations with a focus on delivering community and social benefits would find it particularly fitting for growth. The requirement for site visits indicates the necessity for hands-on expertise, making this suitable for companies familiar with eco-friendly construction and community project management. Additionally, this contract provides a chance for businesses to engage with local authorities and establish their presence in public sector projects, thereby enhancing their portfolios and gaining valuable experience in multi-phase developmental work.

## Notice

Dodderhill Parish Council is issuing this Request for Formal Quotations for the competitive procurement of six pieces of work (5 separate phases) to be carried out at Wychbold Playing Fields, School Road, Wychbold WR9 7PU. Site visits are mandatory to tender for this work and requests for site visits or any questions can be addressed to the Wychbold PIP (Park Improvement Plan) Coordinator: Parkplan@dodderhill-pc.gov.uk or tel: 07821 641382 or to the Parish Council Clerk: Clerk@dodderhill-pc.gov.uk - tel: 01527 372548. Paths - Phase 1a Aims * To improve access and accessibility for all abilities to the allotments, orchard and football fields by widening and extending existing paths. * To use suitable pathway materials that will have minimal impact on the surroundings, match existing paths including those in the sensory garden; paths will include sufficient turning circles for inclusivity and relevant signage. * To include permanent distance markers on path surfaces to encourage exercise. Car Park - Phase 1b Aims * Separating pedestrian and vehicle routes where feasible. * To mark out parking spaces for disabled users and for electric charging use. * To add electric charging point for vehicles. * To replace current tarmac area with an eco-friendly surface that includes space for plants yet provides hard standing for cars * To remove and appropriately dispose of via a licensed waste carrier, the existing car park barrier. * Supply and install a replacement car park barrier with height restrictions to prevent the entrance of larger/ higher vehicles at the entrance to the car park which can be opened if/ when larger vehicles are needed to carry out works in the park area. * To replace outside lights with nocturnal animal-friendly ones. * Review of car park to provide further suggested improvements. Community Sensory Garden - Phase 2 Aims- Reduce and Tidy This is to be a beautiful and peaceful place to sit, rest and reflect and contemplate. It will also be used as a community meeting place, a site for workshops, remembrance services, carol singing and other community activities. It needs to be accessible to all and include seating and shelter. Wildlife Corridors - Phase 3 Information A number of hedges run alongside the orchard, allotments, playing fields area, car park and proposed sensory garden. These have been in situ for many years and some like the one to the side of the orchard are protected. A number of areas have been damaged or destroyed and a gate, no longer used, makes a big break in the hedge alongside Stoke Road. Orchard - Phase 4 Aims - To enhance the existing orchard so that it becomes a functioning community orchard. Community Allotment Plot - Phase 5 Aims * To improve access by widening existing paths and creating new paths * To improve the community plot.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97604cd1-4b2d-46ab-95d3-61674195e3bb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Feb 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £103,855 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £87,786 |
| 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 | DODDERHILL PARISH COUNCIL |
| Locality | DROITWICH |
| Post town | Worcester |
| Postcode | WR9 7PU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |
| Local authority | Wychavon |
| Electoral ward | Dodderhill |
| Westminster constituency | Redditch |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NR CONTRACTORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 16 May 2025 at 11:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97604cd1-4b2d-46ab-95d3-61674195e3bb
- 17 Dec 2024 at 13:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d335cf15-f7c6-4459-a091-5f7c919de07a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97604cd1-4b2d-46ab-95d3-61674195e3bb
  16th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d335cf15-f7c6-4459-a091-5f7c919de07a
  17th December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c4a143e4-926e-4b68-8a8d-f7517103acb8
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/e8c2cc1a-c0e6-490a-a86c-979b0f72e81d

## Notice URLs

- https://www.dodderhill-pc.gov.uk

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