Published date: 31 January 2025

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 14 February 2025, 5pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Construction materials and associated items - 44100000

  • Structural products - 44200000

  • Miscellaneous fabricated products and related items - 44400000

    • Tools, locks, keys, hinges, fasteners, chain and springs - 44500000

    • Paints, varnishes and mastics - 44800000

    • Site preparation work - 45100000

    • Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services - 50800000

    • Sporting services - 92600000

Location of contract

PE9 2PY

Value of contract

£30,000

Procurement reference

STG/EYFS/2025

Published date

31 January 2025

Closing date

14 February 2025

Closing time

5pm

Contract start date

20 July 2025

Contract end date

31 August 2025

Contract type

Works

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

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

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

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

1 Introduction

1.1 Company Background
St Gilbert's Church of England Primary School (known as 'the School') is a standalone primary academy. Academy status was granted in January 2013.

Located to the West of the historic town centre of Stamford, the school currently has 300 pupils form 4 - 11 years of age.

The current school buildings were established in the early 1970's with a further addition at the beginning of the 2000's.

'The School' is currently rated 'Good' by OFSTED


1.2 Project Background
The existing outdoor play area was installed circa 2008/9 and included:
• Wet pour safe play surface throughout
• Outdoor secure storage for resources
• Activity areas and play equipment

The equipment is now at the end of its economic life and 'the School' are looking to redesign the existing area with a space that is inviting and inspirational for the pupils in the Reception phase of the school


1.3 High Level Overview of Requirements
Bidders are asked to submit a formal tender for the redevelopment of the Early Years outdoor play area

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1.4 Existing Provision
The existing provision has the following equipment installed:
• Wooden picket boundary fencing
• Wet pour safe play surface throughout
• Central climbing frame and slide
• Sand pit
• Mud pit with activity panels
• Secure storage for outdoor resources
• Raised bed planter
• Covered activity area

See appendix 1 for photographs of the existing provision


To create and inviting and inspirational outdoor play area for use by pupils in the Early Years (Reception) phase.

Key requirements are:

• Removal/recycling of existing facilities including surfacing and timber structures
• Ensuring compliant foundations for any new surfacing or structures
• Design service to be completed in collaboration with 'the School'
• Provision of equipment that will aid the physical development of all pupils
• Provision of equipment that will encourage the joy of learning
• Provision of equipment that enables creativity in play
• Creative design that will enhance the natural world
• A safe play surface and equipment compliant with BSEN1176 and BSEN1177
• Where possible, as much of the materials to be used are from recycled or sustainable sources
• Provision of a full maintenance schedule
• Use of qualified/registered installers
• All contractors to be DBS checked

More information

Attachments

About the buyer

Contact name

Peter Allan

Address

Foundry Road
STAMFORD
PE92PY
England

Telephone

01780762400

Email

peter.allan@stgilberts.co.uk

Website

https://www.stgilberts.co.uk/