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title: "Foots Farm Play Area"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Foots Farm Play Area

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f779851f-03cd-49a8-9898-1436f7ec4b8b

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## Summary

The ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL has awarded a contract for the Foots Farm Play Area project to SUTCLIFFE PLAY LIMITED. The project involves the improvement of a play area with a budget of £27,000 for the installation of a toddlers swing set and removal of play panels in Chelmsford, East of England. The procurement stage is at the Award phase, with the contract period running from 1st September 2022 to 1st February 2023.

This tender presents a business opportunity for companies specializing in playground equipment or related services, especially those located in the East of England region. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited to compete due to the project's focus on inclusive and challenging play equipment. The procurement method used is an Open procedure (below threshold), providing a fair chance for businesses to participate and contribute their innovative designs to enhance the play value of the park.

## Notice

Tendring District council are seeking designs for the improvement of the above play area to the value of PS27000 by the installation of toddlers swing set and removal of play panels. Designs should complement the area with consideration of use of colour, type of material used, landscaping and the addition to the play value and variety of the park. Any new equipment is to be as inclusive as possible to allow children of all abilities to play together as well as being challenging to the age of children the site is designed for. All quotations should include supply and fit of any new equipment including any safety surfacing requirements, planning permission requirements, removal of waste, surveying costs and any welfare facilities. A site visit is recommended especially for access requirements. All equipment supplied and installed will be in accordance with EN1176 and EN1177 Designs can include a scale plan of the area and a breakdown of costs. A description of the equipment and why it has been included in the design is beneficial.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51809960-60a2-488a-b84f-3f1512b07099 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Sep 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2022 - 1 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,600 |
| 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 | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SUTCLIFFE PLAY |

## 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

## Release History

- 11 Oct 2022 at 15:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51809960-60a2-488a-b84f-3f1512b07099
- 25 Jul 2022 at 11:06 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5abd9582-1faa-405f-8efc-c8cf44e24a2c
- 4 Jul 2022 at 15:41 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5abd9582-1faa-405f-8efc-c8cf44e24a2c
- 1 Jul 2022 at 13:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5abd9582-1faa-405f-8efc-c8cf44e24a2c
- 30 Jun 2022 at 12:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5abd9582-1faa-405f-8efc-c8cf44e24a2c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51809960-60a2-488a-b84f-3f1512b07099
  11th October 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5abd9582-1faa-405f-8efc-c8cf44e24a2c
  25th July 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fc36279e-c201-4f66-904f-7e11ea82652f
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ced70311-4cfe-4efc-872a-fdb0818b7483
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/93e05e1f-1e17-4bae-bb73-3ceea73e77c4
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c7cbca23-22f6-4ea6-9890-73d7a5b1c556
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/96e69480-e020-4295-b430-b5634456da17
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e785b396-10eb-445a-8ac2-166a3919d8bb
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/83e03833-72ac-4887-8068-363d8a2c6a84
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a6706a35-5728-4819-928f-b39e9720ed08
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b8bdf693-fe49-4c50-8f80-d03e68b41a25
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f4652d3a-f8ab-423f-b8d8-08160be248e5
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8b0c87d6-0b13-4240-94a3-7b7058a1e705

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