--- title: "School Playground Inspections" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000784302" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000784302" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000784302.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000784302.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL" published: "2025-03-04" --- # School Playground Inspections Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000784302 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000784302) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000784302.json) ## Summary The City of Edinburgh Council has awarded a contract for the inspection of school playgrounds under the title "School Playground Inspections." This procurement process, categorised under General public services, utilised an open procedure and falls within the services sector. The contract, valued at £17,100, was signed on 12 February 2025. The contract involves services to be delivered in Edinburgh, with the procurement process reaching the award stage. The tender was initially announced on 28 November 2024, with submissions closing on 7 January 2025. The awarded contract was activated immediately upon signing. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs experienced in playground inspections. Companies like Active Playground Management Ltd., an SME awarded this contract, demonstrate the Council's openness to small and medium-sized businesses. Firms with expertise in playground inspections, those registered with The Register of Play Inspectors International (RPII), and with solid financial and insurance credentials are well-suited to compete. This contract offers not only immediate work but the potential for extended service periods, fostering long-term business relationships with the City of Edinburgh Council. ## Notice Inspection of school playgrounds ### Lot Information Lot 1 Inspection of school playgrounds Renewal: The Council reserves the right to extend the contract for up to 24 months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525106 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | 7 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 12 Feb 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | December 2028 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £178,600 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £17,100 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH8 8BG | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh | | Local authority | City of Edinburgh | | Electoral ward | City Centre | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh | | Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ACTIVE PLAYGROUND MANAGEMENT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50870000 - Repair and maintenance services of playground equipment ## Release History - 4 Mar 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525106 - 28 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV519214 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV519214&idx=2 28th November 2024 - 2 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV519214&idx=3 28th November 2024 - 3 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV519214&idx=4 28th November 2024 - 4 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV519214&idx=5 28th November 2024 - 5 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV519214&idx=6 28th November 2024 - 6 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV519214&idx=7 28th November 2024 - 7 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV519214&idx=8 28th November 2024 - 8 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV519214&idx=1 28th November 2024 - 1 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV519214 School Playground Inspections - Inspection of school playgrounds - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525106 School Playground Inspections - Inspection of school playgrounds ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000784302 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=784302 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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