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title: "Provision of Play Area Inspections and Maintenance Contract"
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# Provision of Play Area Inspections and Maintenance Contract

Buyer: MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5cba74a7-28b5-440d-873d-6fdd31d39b49

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## Summary

The Milton Keynes Council has completed the "Provision of Play Area Inspections and Maintenance Contract," which is classified under repair and maintenance services of playground equipment. This procurement was executed through a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure. The contract, valued at £2,121,640, commenced on 1st July 2016 and concluded on 31st March 2019, covering routine inspections and maintenance for approximately 500 play areas within the South East region of the United Kingdom. The tender process concluded on 30th October 2015.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in maintenance services, landscaping, and playground equipment supply and installation. Companies positioned to deliver thorough inspection services or those capable of providing refurbishment and replacement works are particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging with such contracts can foster business growth and enhance capabilities within the recreational services industry.

## Notice

The Play Area Inspections and Maintenance Contract will cover the routine inspection and maintenance of circa 500 Play Areas within the Borough of Milton Keynes. The Contract also allows for the further commissioning of refurbishment and replacement of Play Areas when required by the Authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa698058-1223-41f0-b2d7-fc056aa039d7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Dec 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 May 2016 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2016 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,121,640 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,121,640 |
| 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 | MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK9 3HG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Monkston |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SERCO ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES |

## 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
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 37535100 - Swings
- 37535200 - Playground equipment
- 37535210 - Playground swings
- 37535220 - Playground climbing apparatus
- 37535230 - Playground merry go rounds
- 37535240 - Playground slides
- 37535250 - Playground see saws
- 37535260 - Playground tunnels
- 37535270 - Playground sandboxes
- 37535280 - Playground bleachers
- 43325000 - Park and playground equipment
- 45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds
- 45212140 - Recreation installation
- 50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services
- 50870000 - Repair and maintenance services of playground equipment

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2016 at 09:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa698058-1223-41f0-b2d7-fc056aa039d7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa698058-1223-41f0-b2d7-fc056aa039d7
  9th December 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC135551
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk

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