Decision details

To award a contract to Hags UK for a new playground at The Briar's (Dan's Meadow), Ash

Decision Maker: Joint Assistant Director: Environmental Services

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

To award a contract to Hags UK for a new playground at The Briar's (Dan's Meadow), Ash.

The current playground is small, old and offers poor play opportunities. It is the next playground for refurbishment within the Council's Play Strategy. Following a tender process, Hags has been selected as the winning contractor. Upon completion of the contract, Hags will take forward their design, revise it according to feedback from residents, and install and complete the new playground.

Reasons for the decision:

To proceed with the replacement of the existing playground with a new, larger, modern playground that provides greater play opportunities for all abilities and ages.

Alternative options considered:

None, tender completed.

Source of Authority to take Decision:

Constitution Part 3 to Joint Chief Executive, all JSDs & Assistant Directors:
2.8.7 To take any action in relation to procurement
and the letting of contracts for goods and
services, within approved budgets.

Publication date: 24/09/2024

Date of decision: 24/09/2024