Redevelopment of EYFS Outdoor Area

1 Introduction

1.1 Company Background

St Gilbert's Church of England Primary School (known as 'the School') is a standalone primary academy. Academy status was granted in January 2013.

Located to the West of the historic town centre of Stamford, the school currently has 300 pupils form 4 - 11 years of age.

The current school buildings were established in the early 1970's with a further addition at the beginning of the 2000's.

'The School' is currently rated 'Good' by OFSTED

1.2 Project Background

The existing outdoor play area was installed circa 2008/9 and included:

• Wet pour safe play surface throughout

• Outdoor secure storage for resources

• Activity areas and play equipment

The equipment is now at the end of its economic life and 'the School' are looking to redesign the existing area with a space that is inviting and inspirational for the pupils in the Reception phase of the school

1.3 High Level Overview of Requirements

Bidders are asked to submit a formal tender for the redevelopment of the Early Years outdoor play area

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1.4 Existing Provision

The existing provision has the following equipment installed:

• Wooden picket boundary fencing

• Wet pour safe play surface throughout

• Central climbing frame and slide

• Sand pit

• Mud pit with activity panels

• Secure storage for outdoor resources

• Raised bed planter

• Covered activity area

See appendix 1 for photographs of the existing provision

To create and inviting and inspirational outdoor play area for use by pupils in the Early Years (Reception) phase.

Key requirements are:

• Removal/recycling of existing facilities including surfacing and timber structures

• Ensuring compliant foundations for any new surfacing or structures

• Design service to be completed in collaboration with 'the School'

• Provision of equipment that will aid the physical development of all pupils

• Provision of equipment that will encourage the joy of learning

• Provision of equipment that enables creativity in play

• Creative design that will enhance the natural world

• A safe play surface and equipment compliant with BSEN1176 and BSEN1177

• Where possible, as much of the materials to be used are from recycled or sustainable sources

• Provision of a full maintenance schedule

• Use of qualified/registered installers

• All contractors to be DBS checked

Tender Documents

• Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder → — Tender notice
• Tender notice →
• Illustration →
• Bidding documents →