Invitation to Submit an Expression of Interest in the Redevelopment of Sunnyside Play Area

Benson Parish Council (BPC) has funding to redevelop its Sunnyside Play Area and is seeking an experienced company to design, project manage and build a new exciting, imaginative 'destination' play area together with additional outdoor facilities such as an adult fitness trail alongside. The current range of play equipment in the play area is aimed at children from 2-8 yrs and the Parish Council would like to broaden the age range appeal from 2-11 years and incorporate a greater range of equipment for use by older children with special needs. We are looking to install a bespoke, robust and durable play area with imaginative multi coloured safety surface throughout.

The overall project will deliver a range of social possibilities for the whole community to enjoy - and as such we are also seeking an adult fitness area outside the fenced play area on the east side incorporating, as suggestions only, an outdoor bleep test track or a trim trail.

The supplier will need to have proven and demonstrated experience in similar projects and a wide ranging skill base to achieve the various elements of the contract, working closely with BPC and user groups in the construction and installation of the play area, health & safety management and defect diagnosis and rectification. The supplier must be able to demonstrate an excellent Health and Safety record, accordingly suppliers that cannot demonstrate an excellent record, free from enforcement action, will not be considered.

The supplier must also demonstrate that all practicable steps are being taken to allow equal access and equal treatment in employment and service delivery, as appropriate to the nature of the project as well as sustainability.

Our budget for this project depends on the quality of the proposal but as a guide the maximum will be around £200k exc VAT.

Expressions of interest should be addressed to The Clerk, Benson Parish Council, Benson Parish Hall, Sunnyside, Benson OX10 6LZ. or emailed to clerk@bensonpc.org.uk