Middlesbrough Play Area Improvements

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  "date": "2026-03-19T15:51:49Z",
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    "title": "Middlesbrough Play Area Improvements",
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    "description": "Middlesbrough Council's Environment Team is undertaking a programme of improvements across a number of play areas within the town and is seeking to engage with providers in a divine of any formal procurement process.\nOver the next 4 years, we plan to undertake a series of improvements across several play This will include refurbishing existing sites, replacing equipment that is beyond repair and upgrading multi-climber units at a number of locations.\nWe are also committed to enhancing inclusive play provision and exploring the development of dedicated spaces for teenage girls incorporating appropriate play and recreational elements.\nThe Council is seeking information to identify suitable qualified and interest providers, capable of delivering the full scope of service, including supply, installation and ongoing maintenance and aftercare.\nHow to Participate\nIf you are interested in this opportunity, please confirm your expression of interests by 5PM on 9th April and include:\n• Organisation name and primary contact details\n• A brief summary of relevant experience in providing play equipment, safety surfacing and related services\n• A paragraph on how your organisation can deliver what is outlined in the 'Purpose of the engagement'",
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      "address": {
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        "country": "GB",
        "locality": "Middlesbrough",
        "postalCode": "TS1 9FT",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "streetAddress": "PO Box 500"
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      "details": {
        "url": "http://www.middlesbrough.gov.uk",
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      "contactPoint": {
        "email": "procurement@middlesbrough.gov.uk"
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  "language": "en",
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        "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025370-2026",
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        "description": "Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender",
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        "datePublished": "2026-03-19T15:51:49Z"
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        "id": "engagement",
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        "status": "scheduled",
        "dueDate": "2026-04-09T23:59:59+01:00",
        "description": "If you are interested in this opportunity, please confirm your expression of interests by 5PM on 9th April and include:\n• Organisation name and primary contact details\n• A brief summary of relevant experience in providing play equipment, safety surfacing and related services\n• A paragraph on how your organisation can deliver what is outlined in the 'Purpose of the engagement'\nPlease follow the below link to access our document, complete it and submit it via OPEN:\nhttps://www.open-uk.org/opportunities/overview/public/0b2e390d-a71c-42aa-937a-2a9e52a7994a"
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