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title: "Undertake urgent safety works to play equipment at The Family Forum Centre"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059750"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-10"
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# Undertake urgent safety works to play equipment at The Family Forum Centre

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059750

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## Summary

West Northamptonshire Council has awarded a contract for undertaking urgent safety works on play equipment at The Family Forum Centre, located in Northampton, United Kingdom. The project addresses critical issues with deteriorated outdoor play surfaces and equipment, aiming to bring them up to current UK safety regulations and standards. The procurement process, classified under services within the public authority sub-central government category, was handled through a direct method, bypassing competition due to being below the threshold. The contract was awarded on 10th September 2025, with the work scheduled to commence on 15th September 2025 and conclude by 31st October 2025. The procurement process has now reached the award stage.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in repair and maintenance services, particularly companies experienced in educational or childcare settings. SEMILONG SERVICES LIMITED, an SME based in Northampton, was selected for its ability to deliver similar projects within defined timeframes, ensuring minimal disruption to the centre's operations. Businesses capable of providing safe, accessible, and durable play solutions that comply with standards such as those by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) will find such tenders advantageous to pursue for growth and market expansion.

## Notice

The Family Forum Centre is currently facing critical issues with its outdoor play surfaces and equipment, which have deteriorated to a level that poses health and safety risks and significantly limits the space's educational and recreational use. The condition of the area is having a detrimental impact on the curriculum, particularly in areas of physical development, outdoor learning, and inclusive play. The space is no longer safe or suitable for children and staff, and its continued use in its current state is not sustainable. We are seeking to appoint a qualified and experienced supplier to address these urgent health and safety concerns. The successful contractor will be required to carry out remedial works to bring all play surfaces and equipment up to current UK safety regulations and standards, including those set out by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), BS EN 1176/1177, and other relevant statutory and best practice guidelines. The scope of works will include: Assessment of existing surfaces and equipment Removal and disposal of unsafe or non-compliant elements Installation of new or refurbished play equipment Resurfacing and landscaping to ensure safe, accessible, and durable play areas Certification and documentation to confirm compliance with applicable standards The appointed supplier must demonstrate a strong track record in delivering similar projects within educational or childcare settings and be able to complete the works within a defined timeframe to minimise disruption to the Centre's operations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055277-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Sep 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,200 |
| Contracts value | £31,200 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN1 1ED |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SEMILONG SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50870000 - Repair and maintenance services of playground equipment

## Release History

- 10 Sep 2025 at 09:32 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055277-2025
- 10 Sep 2025 at 09:25 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055273-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055277-2025
  10th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055273-2025
  10th September 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-5003

## Notice URLs

- http://www.semilongservicesltd.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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