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title: "Mid Sussex Council - John Pears Recreation Ground - AWARD"
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# Mid Sussex Council - John Pears Recreation Ground - AWARD

Buyer: SE SHARED SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5f783447-4e04-4f7f-b8fd-89fa07ce7be5

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## Summary

Mid Sussex District Council is conducting a procurement process for the design and construction of a new play area at John Pears Recreation Ground located in Ashurst Wood, with the tender period ending on 13 March 2020. The contract was awarded to PLAYSAFE PLAYGROUNDS LTD on 27 May 2020, valued at £78,829. The expected project duration is from 1 June 2020 to 16 October 2020, focusing on improving local playground facilities, including the removal of outdated equipment and enhancements for accessibility and visual connection to surrounding open spaces. This procurement falls under the industry category of park and playground equipment.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in playground construction, landscaping, and supply of outdoor play equipment to compete for a significant contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) can leverage their expertise in delivering modern and accessible recreational facilities to establish themselves in the market. The nature of the project requires collaboration among various sectors, including design and construction, making it suitable for a range of businesses keen to expand their portfolios in public procurement contracts.

## Notice

Mid Sussex District Council is seeking quotations for the detail design and build of a new play area at John Pears Recreation Ground, Ashurst Wood. The latest playground inspection revealed some issues with the existing play area the Council would like to address. The is to create a modern play area which is accessible all year round. The contract will be to remove outdated equipment, modernise the play area and improve accessibility whilst conveying some of the local legend of King Ethelred. Deliverables will inculde: o Provide swings for older children including junior swings plus an inline swing for multiple children o Improve accessibility into and around the play area so it can be used and enjoyed all year round. o Improve visual connection with wider open space - Remove a length of hedge to improve visibility between the play area and the rest of the recreation ground. o Provide a castle themed multiplay unit o Seating/picnic tables Full details are availaible in the quotation pack.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59fe4e25-df55-4b11-b77f-571896b0941d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2020 - 16 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £78,829 |
| 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 | SE SHARED SERVICES |
| Locality | WEST SUSSEX |
| Post town | Redhill |
| Postcode | RH16 1SS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ28 West Sussex (North East) |
| Local authority | Mid Sussex |
| Electoral ward | Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Sussex |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PLAYSAFE PLAYGROUNDS |

## 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

### Codes

- 37535200 - Playground equipment
- 37535210 - Playground swings
- 37535220 - Playground climbing apparatus
- 37535240 - Playground slides
- 43325000 - Park and playground equipment
- 45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2020 at 08:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59fe4e25-df55-4b11-b77f-571896b0941d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59fe4e25-df55-4b11-b77f-571896b0941d
  10th July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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