Who won: Hersden Playzone (MUGA) – Refurbishment and Minor Groundworks

A works contract from Canterbury City Council. Below: what it involves and how to write a winning bid for it.

Buyer

Canterbury City Council

Published

17 September 2026

About this contract

Canterbury City Council wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier for the undertaking of Hersden Playzone (MUGA) Refurbishment and Minor Groundworks Project, Canterbury The Contract is anticipated to commence August / September 2026 and will continue for a period of 6 months. Full details and requirements are included within the Invitation to Tender Documentation. Important Notice: Suppliers should in the first instance register themselves on the Kent Business Portal by following registration instructions. After registering suppliers are asked to express their interest in this opportunity, after which suppliers will be able to access and download all the required documents attached to this notice. Please ensure you download all documents and complete according to instructions contained. Attachments: Instructions to Suppliers: Expressions of interest will only be accepted via the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk). Note that in order to successfully submit your interest you will first need to register for an account on the portal. After registration is complete and you've received your login details you should return to the advert for the opportunity and

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✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — Canterbury City Council scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
✓Lead with evidenced capability and social value — for works work these usually outweigh price.
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✓This one's been awarded — but Canterbury City Council retenders on a cycle. Get matched the day the next one lands and start your draft early.

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