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Football Pitch AGA

HEART ACADEMIES TRUST

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10 Jun 2025 at 13:04

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "Football Pitch AGA" is spearheaded by the HEART Academies Trust, located in Bedford, England. The initiative involves the design, estimation, and installation of a grass football pitch at the Abbey Grange CofE Academy in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. This project, within the industry category concerning musical instruments, sport goods, handicrafts, and recreational services, has reached the award stage. The contract, valued at £264,628, was officially awarded to FM4U LTD on 28 May 2025. The procurement process utilised a selective method through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period spans from 1 June 2025 to 31 May 2026, following several key deadlines, including a tender period that ended on 30 April 2025.

This procurement project presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in sports field installation and maintenance, particularly those adept in transforming underutilised spaces into functional sports terrains. Companies equipped with expertise in ground excavation, subbase installation, and drainage systems could see significant business growth by engaging in such projects. Moreover, the procurement process favours small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), creating a level playing field for smaller businesses looking to expand their market presence in the public sector. This tender is particularly well-suited for businesses that are prepared to offer innovative and sustainable solutions to enhance school sports facilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Football Pitch AGA

Notice Description

This tender is to provide a design, costs and installation schedule for a grass football pitch at One Academy - Abbey Grange CofE Academy. The academies fields contain an unused Redgra surface, which has become overgrown. The designated area is to be converted to a full-size grass football pitch - to create a safe and sustainable playing surface for school sports activities whilst improving the look of the outdoor space. The area will need to be dug out to an appropriate depth, including disposal. The tender should include the specification of new subbase, top soil and seed selection; in scope with the defined usage (Football/Rugby). The tender must include specification of any drainage requirements to ensure the finished product is useable all year round.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-83fdabaa-12de-414a-8ab3-c8374b8efb59
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b2fd7b5-7a20-45a4-8d79-a97616c4218b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

37000000 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

51000000 - Installation services (except software)

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£264,628 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEART ACADEMIES TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK41 7PZ
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
De Parys
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FM4U

Further Information

Notice Documents

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