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title: "Provision of Outdoor Play Equipment and Maintenance"
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# Provision of Outdoor Play Equipment and Maintenance

Buyer: HEART ACADEMIES TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-da63537e-d47b-49c7-adf7-b57603260fa9

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## Summary

HEART Academies Trust has completed a selective procurement process, awarding the contract to Setter Limited for providing and maintaining outdoor play equipment and infrastructure across its schools. This tender falls under the service category of musical instruments, sports goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories, as well as education and training services, and recreational, cultural, and sporting services. The contract aims to enhance the outdoor environments in schools for better physical development and educational outcomes of pupils. It covers regions in the East of England and the South East, United Kingdom. The procurement was a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with the award status active as of 2nd February 2026, and spans from 9th February 2026 to 8th February 2028, totalling £650,000 in value.

This contract offers a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the design, installation, and maintenance of outdoor play equipment, especially those that can ensure safe, inclusive, and sustainable environments. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to participate due to the suitability criteria set by HEART Academies Trust. Companies specialising in educational and recreational services, as well as those with experience in handling related equipment and infrastructure, are well-suited to compete in such tenders. Building a relationship with the Trust could lead to further opportunities as this procurement establishes groundwork for ongoing maintenance services, thereby fostering business growth.

## Notice

HEART Academies Trust is inviting proposals from qualified and experienced suppliers for the design, supply, installation, inspection, and ongoing maintenance of outdoor play equipment and associated infrastructure across its schools. The primary objective of this contract is to ensure the provision of safe, inclusive, and sustainable outdoor environments that enhance pupils' physical development, wellbeing, and educational outcomes while delivering value for money.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5cfa642-531b-4244-bdef-d9d5354ce49a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Feb 2026 - 8 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £650,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | HEART ACADEMIES TRUST |
| Locality | BEDFORD |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK41 7PZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | De Parys |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SETTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
- 80 - Education and training services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 37000000 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2026 at 13:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5cfa642-531b-4244-bdef-d9d5354ce49a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5cfa642-531b-4244-bdef-d9d5354ce49a
  30th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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