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title: "Refurbishment of the Sensory Room at Parklands Short Breaks Children's Home, Medway."
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# Refurbishment of the Sensory Room at Parklands Short Breaks Children's Home, Medway.

Buyer: MEDWAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9fcc1268-e624-4d66-bd12-fecdaafce498

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## Summary

The Medway Council is conducting a tender for the refurbishment of the Sensory Room at Parklands Short Breaks Children's Home in Medway. The contract falls under the industry category of special school construction work. The tender has an estimated value of £40,000 and follows an open procedure with a deadline for tender submissions on February 29, 2024. The contract period is scheduled to start on March 11, 2024, and end on April 30, 2024. This opportunity is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender for refurbishing the Sensory Room at a children's home in Medway presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses in the construction industry focused on special school projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organizations (VCSEs) can consider bidding for this contract. The project aims to create a safe and engaging environment for children and young people with special needs, providing a valuable opportunity for businesses to contribute positively to the community while growing their operations.

## Notice

Refurbishment of the Sensory Room at Parklands Short Breaks Children's Home, Medway. Description: Parklands Short Breaks needs to refurbish the sensory room which is 22 years old and the equipment currently in situ is no longer serviceable should the equipment fail, leaving the children and young people with a sensory room which is non-functioning. A sensory room is a specially designed room which combines a range of stimuli to help individuals develop and engage their senses. These can include lights, colours, sounds, sensory soft play resources, all used within a safe environment that allows the person using it to explore and interact without risk. There are many benefits of a sensory room for those who have learning difficulties, developmental disabilities, or sensory processing impairments, helping them learn to interact with the world around them in a safe environment that builds up their confidence and their ability. The aim of the sensory room is to encourage the children and young people to explore the environment and learn through play. The Sensory room has been designed by specialists so that the needs of the children and young people can be met.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1abb2db2-199f-4ee8-baf2-daa62ba195ab |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Mar 2024 - 30 Apr 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MEDWAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHATHAM |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME4 4TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ41 Medway |
| Local authority | Medway |
| Electoral ward | Chatham Central & Brompton |
| Westminster constituency | Rochester and Strood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45214230 - Special school construction work

## Release History

- 15 Feb 2024 at 16:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1abb2db2-199f-4ee8-baf2-daa62ba195ab

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1abb2db2-199f-4ee8-baf2-daa62ba195ab
  15th February 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=dcc8f595-1acc-ee11-8127-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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