Decision details
Outdoor Play Areas Contract Tender
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
Proceed with tender process for outdoor play contract
Decision:
Cabinet:
1. Approved the procurement for a 5-year call-off contract via the Eastern Shires PurchasingOrganisation (ESPO)Framework, which willcover allimprovement works in parks play areas when required for up to a total value of up to £3 million.The procurement will be by way of mini-competition.
2. Agreed towaive theCouncil’s standard70:30 (price: quality)evaluation scoringin favour of 40:60 (price: quality) for the reasons set out in this report.
3. Agreed toaward thecontract to thebidder asselected byway ofthe framework with an estimated commencement date in January 2026
4. Agreed toauthorise theDirector ofEnvironment tocomplete allnecessary documentation required to give effect to recommendations 1-3.
Report author: James Rose
Publication date: 16/10/2025
Date of decision: 15/10/2025
Decided at meeting: 15/10/2025 - Cabinet
Date comes into force if not called in: 24/10/2025
Call-in deadline date: 23/10/2025
Current call-in Count: 0
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