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title: "Upper Henson Play Area Upgrade"
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# Upper Henson Play Area Upgrade

Buyer: CHARD TOWN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d9201544-0dbe-4a15-80fc-0ebb679d7015

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## Summary

The Chard Town Council is seeking a suitable play provider and installer to upgrade the play area at Upper Henson Park. The procurement process is in the award stage, with a contract value of £60,000. The deadline for submissions was on April 8, 2022. The contract period runs from July 12, 2022, to January 13, 2023. The procurement method used is a limited competitive quotation process.

This tender for the Upper Henson Play Area Upgrade presents an opportunity for businesses in the recreational, cultural, and sporting services industry. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete as the project value is below threshold. Businesses with experience in designing and installing play areas, along with project management skills, would find this tender suitable for growth and development.

## Notice

This ITT sets out Chard Town Council's requirements for a suitable play provider and installer to deliver an upgraded play area facility for the local community at Upper Henson Park, Chard. The successful provider will be required to design a play area in line with the outline specification, supply the equipment, appoint and manage a suitably qualified installer and project manage, co--ordinate and oversee installation of the new facility. The tender should also outline a proactive repair and maintenance schedule for the first ten years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/919f7bfb-3b97-4f94-b28c-db4fcd32e4d1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | 11 Sep 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | CHARD TOWN COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHARD |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA20 1PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Chard North |
| Westminster constituency | Yeovil |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WICKSTEED LEISURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2023 at 11:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/919f7bfb-3b97-4f94-b28c-db4fcd32e4d1
- 1 Feb 2022 at 11:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/515ca1f5-d2c9-402f-8168-eaf3ed029c98

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/919f7bfb-3b97-4f94-b28c-db4fcd32e4d1
  18th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/515ca1f5-d2c9-402f-8168-eaf3ed029c98
  1st February 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1de0ecc1-7623-465c-86f1-2baa4ba759f0

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