---
title: "Playground Inspections"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a867"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "VIVID HOUSING LTD"
published: "2026-05-29"
---

# Playground Inspections

Buyer: VIVID HOUSING LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a867

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## Summary

VIVID Housing Ltd, a sub-central government public authority located in Portsmouth, has engaged in a procurement process for the "Playground Inspections" project. The process involves regular inspections and minor repairs of 19 playgrounds across several regions in the UK, including UKJ1, UKJ2, and UKJ3. The procurement method used was a direct award from the ESPO Outdoor Playground Equipment, Fitness & Sports Facilities and Equipment Framework, conducted below the threshold without competition. The contract was awarded on 29th May 2026, with an active period beginning the same day and ending on 30th March 2028, and it includes the option for a 24-month extension. The buyer, VIVID Housing Ltd, can be contacted via procurement.admin@vividhomes.co.uk.

The procurement of playground inspection services presents good opportunities for businesses offering repair and maintenance services of playground equipment, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like HAGS-SMP LIMITED, the awarded supplier. This process demands robust expertise in playground safety and maintenance, providing growth prospects for companies capable of adhering to inspection standards and executing necessary repairs efficiently. It allows such businesses to secure consistent work over multiple years, especially with the possibility of renewals, thus ensuring financial growth and stability within the industry. Businesses within the related industry could leverage such opportunities to expand their market presence and service offerings across multiple UK regions.

## Notice

Regular inspections of 19 x playgrounds, plus minor repairs where required. Direct award from ESPO Outdoor Playground Equipment, Fitness & Sports Facilities and Equipment Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050663-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 28 May 2026 - 30 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,900 |
| Contracts value | £39,900 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | VIVID HOUSING LTD |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO2 8HB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Nelson |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HAGS-SMP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50870000 - Repair and maintenance services of playground equipment

## Release History

- 29 May 2026 at 09:29 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050663-2026
- 29 May 2026 at 09:16 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050648-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050663-2026
  29th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050648-2026
  29th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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