Market Engagement- Adventure playgrounds

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Hackney Council Market Engagement: Adventure Playground Services 2026 Calling all local Playwork and Youth Sector providers. Hackney Council’s Children and Families Service is preparing to re-procure service contracts for 4 of the borough’s Adventure playgrounds. We are committed to maintaining these "sanctuary spaces" as universal, free, and open-access for children aged 6 to 15. This session is a vital opportunity for local Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) partners to hear our vision and help shape the future of play in Hackney. The Opportunity We are re-procuring site-specific service contracts for the following locations: Shakespeare Walk Adventure Playground (Stoke Newington) Evergreen Adventure Playground (Dalston) Homerton Grove Adventure Playground (Homerton) Pearson Street Adventure Playground (Hoxton) These will be tendered as 4 separate, independent contracts on the ProContract e-tendering portal. Bidders may apply for multiple sites if they have the capacity, though each will be evaluated independently. Event Details Join our virtual market engagement session to learn more about the service requirements, procurement timelines, and the "STAR" model driving our approach. Date: July 17, 2026 Time: 11:30AM-12:30PM Platform: Google Meet (Link to be provided upon registration) What We Are Looking For We are seeking providers with experience in the safe management of adventure playgrounds to deliver: Inclusive Environments: Dedicated support for SEND and neurodivergent youth. Specialised Training: Delivery of playwork that demonstrates cultural humility and an awareness of trauma-informed and anti-racist practice. Youth Leadership: Co-production opportunities where young people design playground assets and activities. Community Enrichment: Informal learning opportunities How to Register Please register your interest and secure your place by messaging us through the ProContract Supplier Portal. If you are not yet registered on the portal, you can do so by visiting the official London Tenders Portal website directly to find registration instructions. Should you have any questions, please contact Claudette.Lewis@Hackney.gov.uk. Key Procurement Milestone: Formal tender documents are expected to be issued via ProContract in early September 2026. Keywords: sport, Play, children, adventure, Local Authority