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title: "Elmer Square - Play Area for Southend-on-Sea Borough Council"
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# Elmer Square - Play Area for Southend-on-Sea Borough Council

Buyer: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dcf57d6f-75bb-4679-ae56-51a6fc14680c

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## Summary

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is currently conducting a tender to design and install a new play area at Elmer Square, aimed at enhancing the community's appeal to families. The procurement process is classified under the works category, specifically related to playground equipment, with key components including climbing apparatus, slides, and swings. This tender is in the active stage, with submissions closing on 17 March 2022, and the contract period set to commence on 23 July 2022, lasting until 1 October 2025. The council emphasises a preference for local suppliers and materials, underscoring its commitment to community engagement within the East of England region.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in playground design and installation, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in creating family-friendly recreational spaces and those who can offer innovative and compliant playground solutions would be well-suited to compete for this contract. As it has a focus on local involvement, businesses with a strong presence in the East of England might find themselves at an advantage in securing this opportunity.

## Notice

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council are seeking a supplier to design and install equipment for a new play area that will benefit the community, making the area more attractive to families. The use of local suppliers and materials is preferred where possible.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1446f96-eef2-4924-967c-b16b13d29294 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 22 Jul 2022 - 1 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHEND ON SEA |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS2 6LL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |
| Local authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 37535200 - Playground equipment
- 37535210 - Playground swings
- 37535220 - Playground climbing apparatus
- 37535230 - Playground merry go rounds
- 37535240 - Playground slides
- 37535250 - Playground see saws
- 37535260 - Playground tunnels
- 37535270 - Playground sandboxes
- 37535280 - Playground bleachers

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2022 at 17:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1446f96-eef2-4924-967c-b16b13d29294

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1446f96-eef2-4924-967c-b16b13d29294
  18th February 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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