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title: "Horizon Community Centre Play Area, Worcester"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06690b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL"
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# Horizon Community Centre Play Area, Worcester

Buyer: WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06690b

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## Summary

Worcester City Council, a sub-central government public authority based at The Guildhall, High Street, Worcester, recently completed a procurement process aiming to enhance the Horizon Community Centre Play Area. The project, classified under the 'works' category, involved designing and implementing improvements for the existing facility, ensuring inclusivity and alignment with the Worcester Play Plan objectives. The procurement was carried out via an open competition method for works below the threshold, allowing wide participation. Key dates for this process included a tender period that ended on 13th April 2026, with site visits scheduled intermittently between 17th and 26th March 2026. The awarded contract was signed on 30th April 2026, and the active contract period commenced on 1st May 2026, set to conclude by 16th July 2027, with a gross contract value of GBP 120,000.

This tender presents substantial business opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialised in playground and construction work, evidenced by the award to Wicksteed Leisure Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise. Companies with competencies in extending and renewing public play facilities, and those capable of meeting community-centric design needs, stand to benefit from similar future projects. Engagement in such projects not only opens the door to new revenue streams but also enhances business reputation within the public sector domain. The opportunity for growth is significant for businesses with expertise in crafting community-friendly and sustainable green spaces, aligning with municipal and community expectations.

## Notice

Design and implement improvements at the existing play facility where the equipment and surfacing are reaching end of life. The required outcomes will be: * To extend and renew the existing play provision; * To maximise the potential of the limited green space available; * To meet the needs of the local community by creating an inclusive space for all; * To support the Council aims as part of the Worcester Play Plan.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046825-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 16 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | £100,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £100,000 |

## 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 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WICKSTEED LEISURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 37535200 - Playground equipment
- 43325000 - Park and playground equipment
- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 21 May 2026 at 09:07 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046825-2026
- 13 Mar 2026 at 16:08 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023178-2026
- 12 Mar 2026 at 18:38 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022606-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046825-2026
  21st May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023178-2026
  13th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022606-2026
  12th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://wicksteed.co.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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