--- title: "Market Engagement- Adventure playgrounds" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c848" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c848" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c848.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c848.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY" published: "2026-07-10" --- # Market Engagement- Adventure playgrounds Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c848 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c848) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c848.json) ## Summary London Borough of Hackney is in the planning stage of procuring site-specific service contracts to provide adventure playground services. This procurement is relevant to the services industry, specifically in the "Other community, social and personal services" and "Recreational, cultural and sporting services" categories. The tender involves four adventure playgrounds located in Stoke Newington, Dalston, Homerton, and Hoxton. The procurement process, valued at £1,773,000 gross, includes a market engagement session scheduled for 17th July 2026, from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM on Google Meet. Interested parties must register through the ProContract Supplier Portal by 22nd July 2026. The contract period will begin on 1st April 2027, with potential renewal options extending to 31st March 2032. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses experienced in the safe management of adventure playgrounds. It calls for providers capable of delivering inclusive environments, specialised training in playwork, and youth leadership initiatives. Businesses suited to this tender include those specialising in support for SEND and neurodivergent youth, as well as those with expertise in anti-racist and trauma-informed practices. The opportunity to secure multiple independent contracts increases potential growth for small and voluntary sector enterprises able to meet the specific contract needs and locations. Additionally, the initiative supports community enrichment and informal learning, aligning with organisations committed to social value and community development. ## Notice The Council is seeking to procure 4 site-specific service contracts to deliver adventure playground services for the following locations: Shakespeare Walk Adventure Playground (Stoke Newington) Evergreen Adventure Playground (Dalston) Homerton Grove Adventure Playground (Homerton) Pearson Street Adventure Playground (Hoxton) The Providers are required to have experience in the safe management of adventure playgrounds to deliver: Inclusive Environments: Dedicated support for SEND and neurodivergent youth. Specialised Training: Delivery of playwork that demonstrates cultural humility and an awareness of trauma-informed and anti-racist practice. Youth Leadership: Co-production opportunities where young people design playground assets and activities. Community Enrichment: Informal learning opportunities ### Planning Information Hackney Council Market Engagement: Adventure Playground Services 2026 Calling all local Playwork and Youth Sector providers. Hackney Council’s Children and Families Service is preparing to re-procure service contracts for 4 of the borough’s Adventure playgrounds. We are committed to maintaining these "sanctuary spaces" as universal, free, and open-access for children aged 6 to 15. This session is a vital opportunity for local Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) partners to hear our vision and help shape the future of play in Hackney. The Opportunity We are re-procuring site-specific service contracts for the following locations: Shakespeare Walk Adventure Playground (Stoke Newington) Evergreen Adventure Playground (Dalston) Homerton Grove Adventure Playground (Homerton) Pearson Street Adventure Playground (Hoxton) These will be tendered as 4 separate, independent contracts on the ProContract e-tendering portal. Bidders may apply for multiple sites if they have the capacity, though each will be evaluated independently. Event Details Join our virtual market engagement session to learn more about the service requirements, procurement timelines, and the "STAR" model driving our approach. Date: 17th July 2026 Time: 11:30AM-12:30PM Platform: Google Meet (Link to be provided upon registration) What We Are Looking For We are seeking providers with experience in the safe management of adventure playgrounds to deliver: Inclusive Environments: Dedicated support for SEND and neurodivergent youth. Specialised Training: Delivery of playwork that demonstrates cultural humility and an awareness of trauma-informed and anti-racist practice. Youth Leadership: Co-production opportunities where young people design playground assets and activities. Community Enrichment: Informal learning opportunities How to Register Please register your interest and secure your place by messaging us through the ProContract Supplier Portal. If you are not yet registered on the portal If you are not yet registered on the portal, you can do so by visiting the official London Tenders Portal website directly to find registration instructions. Should you have any questions, please contact Claudette.Lewis@Hackney.gov.uk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065050-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Sep 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,477,500 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY | | Locality | HACKNEY | | Post town | East London | | Postcode | E8 1DY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham | | Local authority | Hackney | | Electoral ward | Hackney Central | | Westminster constituency | Hackney South and Shoreditch | | Delivery location | TLI41 Hackney and Newham | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 10 Jul 2026 at 10:04 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065050-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065050-2026 10th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.hackney.gov.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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