Tender for Play Area Development, North Seaton Colliery

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    "name": "ASHINGTON TOWN COUNCIL"
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  "date": "2025-04-24T10:13:33+01:00",
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        "postalCode": "NE63 8RU",
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        "name": "Sarah Eden",
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    "description": "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.\nProject Overview\nThe Council seeks to develop a new play area at North Seaton Colliery, Links View, Ashington that delivers:\n\uf076\tAn accessible play space for children of all abilities.\n\uf076\tSustainable design and materials.\n\uf076\tEquipment that encourages imaginative and physical play.\n\uf076\tA space that reflects the needs and desires of the local community.\n\uf076\tA facility that enhances the local environment.\nApproach\nThe Council will shortlist suppliers, following submissions.\nShortlisted suppliers will be invited to a presentation.\n\uf0d8\tSelection of Supplier: Based on capability, experience, approach to community engagement, and sustainable design principles.\n\uf0d8\tDevelopment Phase: Following selection, the appointed supplier will lead community engagement and develop detailed designs and costings.\nBudget Considerations\nIt is important to note that:\n\uf0d8\tThe total budget for this project is not yet finalised but is expected to be in the region of \u00a350,000 - \u00a360,000.\n\uf0d8\tFunding will comprise a combination of external funding and capital funds set aside by the Council.\n\uf0d8\tThe budget flexibility allows designs to be scaled according to funding secured.\n\uf0d8\tValue for money will be a consideration in the final design approval.\nClarification of Funding Timeline\nWhile 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.\nEvaluation Criteria\nTenders will be evaluated on:\nTechnical capability and products (25%) \n\uf076\tDesign approach and philosophy\n\uf076\tEquipment quality and innovation\n\uf076\tTechnical expertise in play area development\nPrevious experience (25%) \n\uf076\tTrack record of similar community play projects\n\uf076\tEvidence of successful community engagement\n\uf076\tReferences and case studies\nEthics and Environmental Responsibility (30%) \n\uf076\tSustainability of materials and processes\n\uf076\tAccessibility and inclusivity approach\n\uf076\tEnvironmental impact considerations\nPresentation (20%) \n\uf076\tClarity \u0026 structure of the proposal (5%)\n\uf076\tDepth of understanding of project requirements (5%)\n\uf076\tApproach to community engagement (5%)\n\uf076\tResponses to questions during Q\u0026A (5%)\nFor enquiries and submissions:\nSarah Eden - Executive Officer/RFO\nAshington Town Council\nTown Hall, 65 Station Road\nAshington, Northumberland, NE63 8RU\nDirect Dial Desk phone: (01670) 338775\nMobile: 07931538785\nE-mail: sarah.eden@ashingtontowncouncil.gov.uk",
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