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title: "Worcester City Council Play Areas Safety Surfacing Repairs"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d911"
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published: "2025-11-03"
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# Worcester City Council Play Areas Safety Surfacing Repairs

Buyer: WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d911

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## Summary

Worcester City Council has completed the procurement process for the project titled "Worcester City Council Play Areas Safety Surfacing Repairs," focusing on the construction industry category. This project involved making repairs to safety surfacing at 11 play areas within Worcester, located primarily in parks or areas of public open space. The procurement, managed by Worcester City Council, falls under the sub-central government public authority classification. Initiated as a tender with limited competition, the procurement process concluded with an award date of 3rd November 2025. The contract began on 4th November 2025 and is set to conclude by 30th January 2026, with a focus on addressing medium and low-risk safety issues within a £60,000 budget. Groundwork & Leisure Services Ltd emerged as the awarded supplier for this contract under the works category.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and repair services, particularly those experienced with playground safety improvements. Companies operating as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could benefit greatly from engaging with similar public sector opportunities. With a procurement method involving limited competition, businesses offering specialised services in playground maintenance can enhance their visibility and track record in the public sector. This specific contract serves as a platform for Groundwork & Leisure Services Ltd and other potential suppliers to diversify their portfolios and leverage future opportunities with councils and government bodies seeking to enhance local community infrastructure.

## Notice

This commission is for the repair of safety surfacing at 11 of the 46 play areas in Worcester that are owned and managed by the Council. All play areas are located in parks or areas of public open space. Most are well-used facilities and many are in residential areas offering unrestricted public access. The objective for this commission is to address all safety surfacing findings with a medium risk level and as many findings with a low risk level that can be completed within the PS60,000 budget available.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070491-2025 |
| 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 | 3 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 4 Nov 2025 - 30 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £66,500 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WORCESTER |
| Post town | Worcester |
| Postcode | WR1 2EY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |
| Local authority | Worcester |
| Electoral ward | Cathedral |
| Westminster constituency | Worcester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GROUNDWORK & LEISURE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 3 Nov 2025 at 14:24 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070491-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070491-2025
  3rd November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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