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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