---
title: "Fradley Play Parks"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06aaef"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LICHFIELD DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-02"
---

# Fradley Play Parks

Buyer: LICHFIELD DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06aaef

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## Summary

Lichfield District Council has awarded a contract for the "Fradley Play Parks" project, involving the upgrade of play parks located on Worthington Road and Barlow Drive, Fradley, Staffordshire. The tender, identified as LDC-524a, falls under the "works" category with a focus on construction work. The procurement process involved limited competition below the threshold. The contract was signed on 1st May 2026, commenced on 18th May 2026, and is set to conclude by 14th September 2026. The awarded supplier is Creative Play (UK) Limited, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME), based in Chester.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction and playground equipment sectors. Companies experienced in works projects, particularly those specialising in public works and play equipment installation, would find such tenders beneficial for business expansion. SMEs adept at delivering construction and upgrade services or those looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector could gain a competitive edge by exploring similar opportunities in sub-central government procurement. The awarding of this contract to a SME highlights the potential for businesses of varying scales to succeed in public tenders.

## Notice

Play Park Upgrade Project Worthington Road and Barlow Drive, Fradley, Staffordshire

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051649-2026 |
| 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 | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 17 May 2026 - 14 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £252,549 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LICHFIELD DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | LICHFIELD |
| Post town | Walsall |
| Postcode | WS13 6YU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Lichfield |
| Electoral ward | Stowe |
| Westminster constituency | Lichfield |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CREATIVE PLAY (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2026 at 07:48 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051649-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051649-2026
  2nd June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://creativeplayuk.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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