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title: "Parson's Close Recreation Ground - (Inclusive Adventure Playground)"
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# Parson's Close Recreation Ground - (Inclusive Adventure Playground)

Buyer: LEIGHTON LINSLADE TOWN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-afde8a05-c4fe-47c8-aaac-c34b96e83f22

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## Summary

Leighton Linslade Town Council is seeking suppliers for the development of an inclusive adventure playground at Parson's Close Recreation Ground situated in Leighton Buzzard, East of England. The project aims to enhance local leisure facilities and create a play space accessible to children of all abilities. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, with the contract value set at £300,000, and a minimum value of £200,000. The contract period is expected to commence on 1st April 2021 and conclude by 30th April 2022. Please note, expressions of interest were to be submitted by 15th January 2021.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in inclusive playground equipment and park landscaping services. Companies with a proven track record of completing at least five similar projects will be particularly well-suited to compete. Given the emphasis on delivering high-quality play spaces for children with various disabilities, businesses that focus on community engagement and innovative design solutions will likely thrive in this competitive procurement process.

## Notice

It is believed that an inclusive adventure playground for Parson's Close Recreation Ground, will meet the needs of local families and will further enhance Parson's Close as a free to use destination park. It is considered by Officers that an inclusive play space will help deliver playful opportunities for all abilities. By giving families a rare occasion in spending quality leisure time together in their own community. It would be Officer's intention to work with local community groups and specialist suppliers to design an inclusive play structure that will allow all children to play together at height! The key for making this project a fantastic success is engaging and learning about how disabilities with complex additional support needs can still be allowed to appreciate the true value of play, in all children's development. It is the Town Council's intention that this play space will create something truly special for our local families and will complement the recent additions to Parson's Close. To ensure that time isn't wasted on engaging with suppliers who haven't the skills or experience in the delivery of a truly inclusive play space, Officers are asking for the tender to be limited to inclusive play companies with the experience of having delivered at least 5 similar styled projects. Additional information: Deadline for receipt of Expressions of Interest and return of design and pricing is 15th January 2021 at noon.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f27af590-0cf0-4459-96b2-5b8844c9bc03 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 7 Jan 2022 - 29 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| 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 | LEIGHTON LINSLADE TOWN COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEIGHTON BUZZARD |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU7 1HD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire |
| Local authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Leighton-Linslade North |
| Westminster constituency | Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HAGS-SMP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 37535200 - Playground equipment
- 45112711 - Landscaping work for parks
- 45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds

## Release History

- 7 Jan 2022 at 12:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f27af590-0cf0-4459-96b2-5b8844c9bc03
- 20 Nov 2020 at 13:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d50115d0-afe2-489d-a0b9-3f0533a341de

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f27af590-0cf0-4459-96b2-5b8844c9bc03
  7th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d50115d0-afe2-489d-a0b9-3f0533a341de
  20th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8bc1e067-b528-4a7d-8b22-f970dfb78bc5
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ccf437fd-bc6b-4519-a3ca-1d19b6ca681a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e4701230-c087-417d-81f8-45be68126a5b

## Notice URLs

- https://www.leightonlinslade-tc.gov.uk

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