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title: "Knowsley Central Soft Play Scheme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0598fc"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "KNOWSLEY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-11"
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# Knowsley Central Soft Play Scheme

Buyer: KNOWSLEY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0598fc

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## Summary

The tender process for the "Knowsley Central Soft Play Scheme," handled by Knowsley Council, has reached the contract award stage. Situated in the sub-central government category, the procurement involved refurbishment work to transform part of a primary school into a soft play area, catering to special educational needs (SEN) children. The project is located in Huyton, United Kingdom, under the public authority sector, with construction work being the main procurement category. The contract, valued at £375,436, was signed on 10th September 2025, marking the completion of the tender process initiated under the 2023/54 legal basis. Limited competition was employed, below threshold, ensuring compliance with procurement regulations.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the construction and property development sectors, especially those specialising in educational and SEN facilities. Companies with experience in refurbishment projects and a track record in enhancing educational environments can gain valuable exposure and expertise by participating in such prospects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could leverage their agility and specialised skills to compete in similar procurement opportunities, fostering growth and potential for future project involvement.

## Notice

The project is the refurbishment of vacant part of a primary school to create a soft play area, sensory room, children's toilets and staff/accessible WC to support SEN primary school children.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055993-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Oct 2025 - 16 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £312,863 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KNOWSLEY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HUYTON |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L36 9YU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Knowsley |
| Electoral ward | Roby |
| Westminster constituency | Knowsley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MARSHALL PROPERTY CONSTRUCTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2025 at 17:37 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055993-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055993-2025
  11th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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