Official UK procurement notice
Undertake urgent safety works to play equipment at The Family Forum Centre
Authority: West Northamptonshire Council (Local council)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionThe Family Forum Centre is currently facing critical issues with its outdoor play surfaces and equipment, which have deteriorated to a level that poses health and safety risks and significantly limits the space's educational and recreational use. The condition of the area is having a detrimental impact on the curriculum, particularly in areas of physical development, outdoor learning, and inclusive play. The space is no longer safe or suitable for children and staff, and its continued use in its current state is not sustainable.
We are seeking to appoint a qualified and experienced supplier to address these urgent health and safety concerns. The successful contractor will be required to carry out remedial works to bring all play surfaces and equipment up to current UK safety regulations and standards, including those set out by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), BS EN 1176/1177, and other relevant statutory and best practice guidelines.
The scope of works will include:
Assessment of existing surfaces and equipment
Removal and disposal of unsafe or non-compliant elements
Installation of new or refurbished play equipment
Resurfacing and landscaping to ensure safe, accessible, and durable play areas
Certification and documentation to confirm compliance with applicable standards
The appointed supplier must demonstrate a strong track record in delivering similar projects within educational or childcare settings and be able to complete the works within a defined timeframe to minimise disruption to the Centre's operations.
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · no lot value publishedProcedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Below threshold - without competition
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Notice status
- Awarded without competition
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Light touch regime
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Direct award (no call for competition)
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 10 Sept 2025, 10:25 BST
- Last source update
- 10 Sept 2025, 10:32 BST
- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-055277- Latest notice
- Contract details notice (UK7)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-059750Find a Tender
Notice history
3 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 10 Sept 2025- Transparency notice published10 Sept 2025, 10:25 BSTUK5
- Contract details notice published10 Sept 2025, 10:32 BSTUK7
- Contract signature expected10 Sept 2025, 23:59 BSTscheduled
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semilong Services LtdSME15 Sept 2025 – 31 Oct 2025 | £31,200 | — | Awarded |
Contracts
Undertake urgent safety works to play equipment at The Family Forum Centre · Semilong Services LtdSME
- Signed
- 10 Sept 2025
- Value
- £31,200
- Period
- 15 Sept 2025 – 31 Oct 2025
- Status
- active
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Bidders & participating suppliers
1 commercial party on the notice- SEMILONG SERVICES LIMITEDAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications (3)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
Notices published for this procedure
- Contract details notice Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- Transparency notice Transparency notice on Find a Tender