Published date: 23 September 2025

Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.


Closing: 17 October 2025, 5pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Recreational, cultural and sporting services - 92000000

Location of contract

SO40 7DG

Value of contract

£58,000 to £100,000

Procurement reference

Ashurst Recreation Ground

Published date

23 September 2025

Closing date

17 October 2025

Closing time

5pm

Contract start date

1 December 2025

Contract end date

1 January 2026

Contract type

Works

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

The Parish Council are looking to provide a new play area for children between the ages of 2 and 10 years old. The equipment will provide benefits to residents
as follows:
 Social - the provision of new equipment will bring together residents from across the
social spectrum by providing play equipment for everyone's use.
 Inclusive - inclusive play equipment will be provided as part of the project to provide
play facilities for children with disabilities and/or learning difficulties.
 Educational - the project will look to provide equipment that will stimulate children
mentally whilst they play.
 Physical - the provision of new equipment will attract children to play outside which
will have positive effects on their physical development.

Project Cost
The total project cost shall not exceed £100,000. If during the tender stage the Contractor believes this cannot be achieved, they shall immediately raise this with the Parish Council so that the scope of the works can be reviewed to determine what can be achieved within this constraint.

Site Visits
Contractors are strongly encouraged to visit the site before submitting their tender. Please contact the Karen Cramoysan, Parish Clerk to arrange this and to also be sent the invite to tender pack;
mailto: parishclerk@ashurstandcolbury-pc.gov.uk

More information

Attachments

How to apply

Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.

About the buyer

Contact name

Karen Cramoysan

Address

3 KIMBERLEY CLOSE
PRETORIA ROAD
SOUTHAMPTON
SO30 0BH
England

Telephone

07510 371440

Email

parishclerk@ashurstandcolbury-pc.gov.uk

Website

https://www.ashurstandcolbury-pc.gov.uk/