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title: "School Playground Inspections"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c0cc"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-03-04"
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# School Playground Inspections

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c0cc

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council has awarded a contract for school playground inspections, classified under repair and maintenance services of playground equipment (CPV code 50870000). The procurement process, initiated on 28th November 2024, concluded with the contract being signed on 12th February 2025. The contract is valued at £17,100. The inspections will be conducted in Edinburgh, specifically in the region UKM75. This was an open procedure tender, and the procurement also included provisions for community benefits if the contract value exceeded £50,000. The contract was awarded to Active Playground Management Ltd.

This tender presents several opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialised in playground equipment maintenance and inspection services. The contract's requirements, such as the necessity for inspectors to be registered with The Register of Play Inspectors International (RPII), demonstrate a focus on quality and compliance with industry standards. Moreover, with the contract's emphasis on ensuring community benefits, local businesses in Edinburgh stand to gain by participating and showcasing their contributions to community welfare. Additionally, firms that offer comprehensive maintenance services and have a proven track record of adhering to environmental and safety standards will be well-suited to compete for such tenders.

## Notice

Inspection of school playgrounds

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Inspection of school playgrounds

Renewal: The Council reserves the right to extend the contract for up to 24 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007763-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | December 2028 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £178,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £17,100 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 8BG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACTIVE PLAYGROUND MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50870000 - Repair and maintenance services of playground equipment

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2025 at 10:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007763-2025
- 28 Nov 2024 at 14:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038461-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000784302
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=784302
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