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ASHINGTON TOWN COUNCIL

Tender for Play Area Development, North Seaton Colliery

ConstructionCPV 45112723
Value£60k
Deadline16 May 2025
Published24 Apr 2025
RegionNationwide
Timeline
Published 24 Apr 2025ClosedCloses 16 May 2025
Who to contact
Sarah Eden
clerk@ashingtontowncouncil.gov.uk
+441670624521

The procurement contact named on the official notice.

How to submit

sarah.eden@ashingtontowncouncil.gov.uk

The submission route named on the official notice.

Contract value in context
£60ktotal contract value
median £158k
this tender£0£6.5m

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The brief

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Evaluation Criteria Tenders will be evaluated on: Technical capability and products (25%)  Design approach and philosophy  Equipment quality and innovation  Technical expertise in play area development Previous experience (25%)  Track record of similar community play projects  Evidence of successful community engagement  References and case studies Ethics and Environmental Responsibility (30%)  Sustainability of materials and processes  Accessibility and inclusivity approach  Environmental impact considerations Presentation (20%)  Clarity & structure of the proposal (5%)  Depth of understanding of project requirements (5%)  Approach to community engagement (5%)  Responses to questions during Q&A (5%) For enquiries and submissions: Sarah Eden - Executive Officer/RFO Ashington Town Council Town Hall, 65 Station Road Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 8RU Direct Dial Desk phone: (01670) 338775 Mobile: 07931538785 E-mail: sarah.eden@ashingtontowncouncil.gov.uk

Key requirements

What the supplier must deliver

01

 The total budget for this project

 The total budget for this project is not yet finalised but is expected to be in the region of £50,000.

02

Tenderers should be prepared to propose scalable

Tenderers should be prepared to propose scalable options that can be adapted based on available funding.

Derived from the notice text — always confirm against the original documents.

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Source & provenance
OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0506bc
Stage
tender · Open
Source
Find a Tender
Buyer ref
016688-2025
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