---
title: "Invitation to Tender for Go Play Sandwell 2026 to 2029"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059cd3"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-18"
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# Invitation to Tender for Go Play Sandwell 2026 to 2029

Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059cd3

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## Summary

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is inviting tenders for the "Go Play Sandwell 2026 to 2029" project, aimed at enhancing the lifestyle and opportunities for children and young people in Sandwell. The tender falls under the category of services and specifically targets youth education, welfare, recreational, cultural, and sporting services. This active procurement process is conducted as an open procedure, and the final submission deadline for bids is 16 October 2025. The project is set to commence on 1 April 2026 and conclude on 31 March 2029, with activities covering areas such as West Bromwich Central and North, Wednesbury, Oldbury, Rowley Regis, Tipton, and Smethwick. The total estimated contract value is £1,083,000 (gross), with £903,000 as the net amount. Businesses interested in this opportunity should ensure their proposals are submitted through the designated submission platform.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in youth and community services, particularly those providing educational, welfare, and recreational activities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as their expertise in delivering impactful community services aligns well with the project's objectives. The emphasis on creating a child-friendly borough through play services ensures that companies experienced in designing and implementing youth-centric projects stand to benefit significantly. Engaging in this contract can enhance business growth through increased visibility, establishing long-term community relationships, and contributing to the societal development of Sandwell.

## Notice

The Council's Vision for Sandwell. Making Sandwell a great place to grow up in for our children and young people and creating and maintaining a cleaner, greener, safer environment. To this end we are committed to making Sandwell a child friendly borough.' Go Play Sandwell Sandwell Council Play Services oversee this contract agreement and below illustrates how play is being delivered as an integral element of the Council Plan. What we want to deliver - We want Sandwell to be a great place for children to grow up and to ensure a brighter future for children and young people, where every individual is valued and given access to the tools to succeed. Outcome 5. Children and young people are supported to lead happy and healthy lives with access to a range of opportunities for positive activities, play and having fun.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

West Bromwich Central and North

Lot 2

Wednesbury

Lot 3

Oldbury

Lot 4

Rowley Regis

Lot 5

Tipton

Lot 6

Smethwick

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057584-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £903,000 |
| Lots value | £903,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | OLDBURY |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B69 3DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell |
| Local authority | Sandwell |
| Electoral ward | Oldbury |
| Westminster constituency | West Bromwich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 80310000 - Youth education services
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 18 Sep 2025 at 09:08 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057584-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057584-2025
  18th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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