How to win: Redevelopment of Austhorp Grove Play Area

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The purpose of this project is to redevelop the existing play area at Austhorp Grove, Cottesmore, to provide a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment for children of all ages and abilities. This redevelopment will address the key priorities identified in the 2025 Cottesmore Play Areas Community Survey, ensuring that the site becomes a vibrant and well-used community space. Proposals: We wish for each company to submit two designs; one for a larger budget (under £300,00) and one smaller budget (under £150,000) by the 31st of July 2026 and the parks group will make shortlist and invite those companies to a presentation/consultation event in which each company will be a given a stand to present their ideas to the Cottesmore public who will then be asked to vote. Where: Google code 'P85H+H96 Oakham' 52°42'32.1"N 0°40'17.8"W What3Words ///improves.sofas.reputable

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• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — Cottesmore Parish Council scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓At £150,000, expect quality and social value to carry a large share of the score — price alone rarely wins works work.
• ✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar works contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
• ✓Start early: it closes 31 July 2026 and a strong bid takes iteration.

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