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title: "Inspection & Maintenance of Children's Playgrounds"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2019-03-28"
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# Inspection & Maintenance of Children's Playgrounds

Buyer: DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e412319b-b480-4159-bd8b-b654891db516

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## Summary

Dartford Borough Council is seeking tenders for the "Inspection & Maintenance of Children's Playgrounds" across 25 council-owned sites in Dartford, England. This public procurement process, classified under repair and maintenance services of playground equipment, has a total contract value of £900,000 and utilises an open procurement method. The tender period closed on 14 December 2018, with the contract set to commence on 1 April 2019 and conclude on 31 March 2024.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the facilities management and maintenance sector, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in outdoor equipment and playground safety. Companies experienced in providing regular inspections and maintenance services will find this tender particularly relevant. Successful bidders will not only enhance their portfolios with a significant contract but also contribute positively to community welfare by ensuring the safety and functionality of playgrounds.

## Notice

Contract Award Decision re: Inspection & Maintenance of Children's Playgrounds

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b13f4b5-069a-4a68-88ed-6b48618e0863 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £900,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £629,530 |
| 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 | DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | DARTFORD |
| Post town | Dartford |
| Postcode | DA1 1DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Dartford |
| Electoral ward | Town |
| Westminster constituency | Dartford |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CONTINENTAL LANDSCAPES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50870000 - Repair and maintenance services of playground equipment

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2019 at 16:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b13f4b5-069a-4a68-88ed-6b48618e0863
- 19 Oct 2018 at 08:58 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b69f01e5-9590-49c1-ab34-855106a4c529
- 19 Oct 2018 at 08:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b69f01e5-9590-49c1-ab34-855106a4c529

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b13f4b5-069a-4a68-88ed-6b48618e0863
  28th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b69f01e5-9590-49c1-ab34-855106a4c529
  19th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk
  Kent Business Portal
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?resetFilter=True&applyFilter=True&p=8691483f-2f3d-e711-80e1-005056b64545&v=1
  Kent Business Portal Opportunities
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=805a3c7d-78d3-e811-80ef-005056b64545&p=8691483f-2f3d-e711-80e1-005056b64545
  Inspection & Maintenance of Children's Playgrounds Advert on Kent Business Portal

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