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title: "Playground Inspections"
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# Playground Inspections

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fea73e4c-46ab-4077-a3b0-7dde6777ce63

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## Summary

This public procurement process, managed by Sheffield City Council, concerns the technical inspection services for playground facilities, including equipment, surfacing, and associated structures at 50 playgrounds in schools and Sheffield City Council Housing Service sites. The procurement falls within the industry category of technical inspection services (CPV code: 71631000) and is located in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The process was at the 'Award' stage on 17th September 2024, with the contract period running from 9th September 2024 to 30th September 2024. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure, with the tender period ending on 12th August 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technical inspection services, particularly those with the capability to handle a sizeable contract within a short period. Large companies, like Lightmain Company Ltd, which was awarded the contract valued at approximately £4999.5, would find such opportunities advantageous for showcasing their expertise in playground facility inspections. Small and medium-sized enterprises or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find it challenging due to the project's scale and specifications, making it more suitable for established companies with robust capabilities in conducting technical inspections efficiently.

## Notice

Playground facilities inspection including equipment, surfacing and associated structures for 50 playgrounds including schools and Sheffield City Council Housing Service sites.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1718ccce-a974-494b-a00e-fef1ff5b1302 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 8 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,999 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71631000 - Technical inspection services

## Release History

- 17 Sep 2024 at 12:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1718ccce-a974-494b-a00e-fef1ff5b1302

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1718ccce-a974-494b-a00e-fef1ff5b1302
  17th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=84175&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104130
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://sheffield.gov.uk

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