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DECLARATIONS OF
INTEREST MADE FOR ITEM:
 
None
 
RESOLVED:
 
That Cabinet:
 
1      
Approved the commencement of a tendering process/processes for a
contractor (or contractors) to design and build 5 play
areas.

2      
Approved the delegation of the award of the contract or contracts
to the Corporate Director of Environment & Resident Experience
in consultation with the Lead Member for Culture & Leisure to
the maximum value of £1,150,625.
 
Reasons for
decision
 
Seven playgrounds within the wider Tottenham
area are in urgent need of upgrade and enhancements.
 
This project addresses both the health and
safety of the existing end of life play equipment and safety
surfacing at the same time as providing high quality and accessible
playgrounds for our youngest residents for years to come.
 
The proposed works are in line with the
adopted Parks and Greenspaces Strategy 2023-2038 and will
contribute to the goal of ensuring all new play areas are fully
accessible.
 
The community have been engaged in line with
the Haringey Deal to ensure their views are able to shape and
inform the final designs for each new play scheme.
 
Due to the tight timescales involved in this
project to design and build on site of the new play areas by the
end of March 2026, and the likelihood that any one play contractor
may not be able to commit to all five play areas in this
procurement by the deadline, following discussions with the
Strategic Procurement Team it has been agreed that the final
outcome could be one or more contractors win contracts/lots. NB:
‘Approval to Procure’ was formally granted on 14/02/25
(A2P80-DPS).
 
Alternative options
considered
 
Creation of a new play framework contract for
this project that would then remain for future play area
improvement schemes in parks was rejected as it was not possible to
establish a new framework and deliver the projects within the time
available.
 
Tendering all 8 schemes via one procurement
exercise was rejected because the Playzone scheme at Belmont
Recreation Ground must be delivered through the Football Foundation
framework as part of its grant conditions. In addition, two smaller
schemes could be delivered separately due to their lower value and
the fact that this would help achieve the March 2026 deadline.