Awarded without open competition
Awarded without open competition. The buyer went directly to one or a few suppliers instead of advertising the contract. Procurement rules allow this only in specific cases, such as extreme urgency, when only one supplier can do the work, or for call-offs from an existing framework.
Key facts
- Supplier
- Wicksteed Leisure Limited SME
- Value
- £48,240
- Procedure
- Competitive quotation (below threshold)
- Sector
- Sports, games & art materials · Playground equipment (CPV 37535200)
- Region
- East Midlands
- Official notice
- View on Contracts Finder
- Timeline
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- Contract date12 Jan 2026
- Published8 Apr 2026Published 86 days after the contract date
Description
The contract is for the redevelopment of the existing playground at Great Billing Pocket Park, including the removal of outdated playground equipment, associated groundwork, supply and installation of new play equipment (multiple swings, fort style climbing frame with slide, trapeze swing, scramble net, springy), benches, safety surfacing and completion of post-installation inspection and certification.
About the supplier
Wicksteed Leisure Limited: every public contract they have won, plus their Companies House record (company 00603152).