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title: "Play Area and Youth Facilities Inspection, Servicing & Maintenance Contract 2025 - 2028"
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# Play Area and Youth Facilities Inspection, Servicing & Maintenance Contract 2025 - 2028

Buyer: DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3d19fb8f-f767-4062-a757-3e1278cfbcc7

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## Summary

Dover District Council has awarded the "Play Area and Youth Facilities Inspection, Servicing & Maintenance Contract 2025 - 2028" to Safeplay Playground Services. This contract falls under the "Repair and maintenance services" category and pertains to facilities within England, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, and the tender stage involved online submissions to be completed by 17:00 on 18th February 2025. The contract will begin on 1st April 2025 and span three years. The award was finalised on 4th March 2025 with a total value of £152,595 GBP.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in repair and maintenance services, particularly those specialising in play areas and youth facilities. Contractors such as SMEs are well-suited to compete, given the contract’s scope and location in England. Dover District Council's partnership with a dedicated supplier like Safeplay Playground Services demonstrates the potential for reliable and consistent service delivery in public sector maintenance, fostering long-term business relationships and leveraging expertise in maintaining community facilities.

## Notice

Dover District Council wishes to select and appoint a suitable contractor for the provision of Play Area and Youth Facilities Inspection, Servicing & Maintenance Contract 2025 - 2028. The contract is anticipated to commence 1st April 2025 and will continue for a period of 3 years. Tender returns are to be completed and submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk by no later than 17:00 hours on 18th February 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b305b12a-5ac5-44da-9d0a-fbb60d267d5a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £135,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £152,595 |
| 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 | DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | WHITFIELD, DOVER |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT16 3PJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Dover |
| Electoral ward | Whitfield |
| Westminster constituency | Dover and Deal |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SAFEPLAY PLAYGROUND SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2025 at 10:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b305b12a-5ac5-44da-9d0a-fbb60d267d5a
- 21 Jan 2025 at 14:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1aab8494-8781-4661-99ac-724b866312c2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b305b12a-5ac5-44da-9d0a-fbb60d267d5a
  12th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1aab8494-8781-4661-99ac-724b866312c2
  21st January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dover.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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