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NCC1703 Astley High School

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Northumberland County Council has completed a selective procurement process for the Perma steel boarding of the former Astley High & Whytrig Middle Schools, which are currently vacant. This project, identified by reference OPEN21102025092658, falls under the services category for repair and maintenance, with a total value of £55,689.50. Conducted via a compliant framework by the Northern Procurement Alliance in association with LHC Procurement Group, this procurement process concluded on 1st September 2025. The contract period runs from 21st October 2025 to 20th November 2025, and the work is located in the North East of the United Kingdom.

This tender provides business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs and VCSEs, as they are deemed suitable for this service-based project. Companies specialising in building maintenance and security services can significantly benefit by offering competitive expertise in vacant building protection. The procurement was executed as a direct award, utilising a framework agreement, demonstrating an efficient and simplified route for engaging pre-qualified suppliers, such as VPS UK Limited, thereby providing streamlined business operations for suitable suppliers.

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Notice Title

NCC1703 Astley High School

Notice Description

Works to appoint a contractor for Perma steel boarding of the former Astley High & Whytrig Middle Schools which are vacant to protect the buildings & security of the site until its sold. Direct award via a compliant framework PA15 - Northern Procurement Alliance - The Asset Safety and Compliance (ASC1) In association with LHC Procurement Group

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6298c40a-04b7-4306-9dbe-1374f094728b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43cbdd7f-f7e4-490f-9917-ef88eabd0226
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,689 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£55,689 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
20 Oct 2025 - 20 Nov 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MORPETH
Postcode
NE61 2EF
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Morpeth Kirkhill
Westminster Constituency
North Northumberland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VPS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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