Published date: 10 April 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: 16 May 2025, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Playground equipment - 37535200

  • Landscaping work for sports grounds and recreational areas - 45112720

  • Landscaping work for playgrounds - 45112723

Location of contract

NE63 0XQ

Value of contract

£50,000 to £60,000

Procurement reference

North Seaton Colliery Play Area

Published date

10 April 2025

Closing date

16 May 2025

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

11 June 2025

Contract end date

30 October 2025

Contract type

Service contract

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
Ashington Town Council invites qualified and experienced play area developers to tender for the planning, consultation, design, and installation of a new play area at North Seaton Colliery. This tender forms part of our selection process to identify a supplier, with detailed designs and final costs to be developed following a community consultation process.

2. Project Overview
The Council seeks to develop a new play area at North Seaton Colliery, Links View, Ashington that delivers:
 An accessible play space for children of all abilities.
 Sustainable design and materials.
 Equipment that encourages imaginative and physical play.
 A space that reflects the needs and desires of the local community.
 A facility that enhances the local environment.

3. Approach
The Council will shortlist suppliers, following submissions.
Shortlisted suppliers will be invited to a presentation.
 Selection of Supplier: Based on capability, experience, approach to community engagement, and sustainable design principles.
 Development Phase: Following selection, the appointed supplier will lead community engagement and develop detailed designs and costings.

4. Budget Considerations
It is important to note that:
 The total budget for this project is not yet finalised, but is expected to be in the region of £50,000 - £60,000.
 Funding will comprise a combination of external funding and capital funds set aside by the Council.
 The budget flexibility allows designs to be scaled according to funding secured.
 Value for money will be a consideration in the final design approval.

4.1 Clarification of Funding Timeline
While the total budget is yet to be finalised, the Council expects to firm up funding upon completion of the design and cost estimation phase. Tenderers should be prepared to propose scalable options that can be adapted based on available funding.

5. Procurement Process
This tender is being conducted in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. As the contract value exceeds £25,000 but falls below the current procurement threshold, this opportunity will be advertised on Contracts Finder.

6. Contact Information
For enquiries and submissions:
Sarah Eden - Executive Officer/RFO
Ashington Town Council
Town Hall, 65 Station Road
Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 8RU
Direct Dial Deskphone: (01670) 338775
Mobile: 07931538785
E-mail: sarah.eden@ashingtontowncouncil.gov.uk

7. Notes
This tender is part of a two-stage process to select a supplier. Detailed designs and final costs will be agreed upon appointment.

Our Financial Regulations are available on the website and on request.

More information

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How to apply

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

About the buyer

Contact name

Sarah Eden

Address

Town Hall
65 STATION ROAD
ASHINGTON
NE638RX
England

Telephone

01670624521

Email

clerk@ashingtontowncouncil.gov.uk

Website

www.ashingtontowncouncil.gov.uk