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title: "12765 School Playing Field Improvement Scheme at Various Primary Schools across Knowsley"
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# 12765 School Playing Field Improvement Scheme at Various Primary Schools across Knowsley

Buyer: KNOWSLEY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fade3dc9-0db0-45a4-bfe6-82e43d91be06

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## Summary

Knowsley Council has completed a public procurement process under the title "12765 School Playing Field Improvement Scheme at Various Primary Schools across Knowsley". This initiative focuses on the construction industry, specifically construction works, and covers the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process has reached the award stage as of 21st January 2026, with a contract valued at £668,951 awarded to Ground Inc Ltd. The contract period is set to commence on 26th January 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2026. The initial tender process ended on 17th September 2025, and the main procurement category is works, achieved through an 'Other' procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the construction sector, particularly those with expertise in outdoor facility enhancement and maintenance for educational institutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were deemed suited for the tender, highlighting the Council's interest in engaging with diverse business types. Businesses that are looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector and have the capability to deliver construction projects on tight schedules would find similar opportunities beneficial for growth and visibility in regional development projects.

## Notice

School Playing Field Improvement Schemes at Various Primary Schools across Knowsley.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a020d25-cb80-4aad-a836-a9b286f89070 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £895,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £668,951 |
| 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 | KNOWSLEY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SALE |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M33 7ZF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Sale Central |
| Westminster constituency | Wythenshawe and Sale East |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2026 at 15:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a020d25-cb80-4aad-a836-a9b286f89070

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a020d25-cb80-4aad-a836-a9b286f89070
  21st January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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