This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Dec 2021 at 09:24

Planning

27 May 2021 at 08:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves HS2, a government-owned company responsible for the UK's high-speed railway, which is seeking a Grant Management Body as part of its ongoing services. The title of the tender is "Provision of a Grant Management Body (HS2/2289)", which is classified under administration services. The contract was awarded to The Federation of Groundwork Trusts (operating as Groundwork UK) with a contract start date of 7th December 2021 and a duration of four years, plus an optional extension of up to six years. This award, amounting to £3,038,880, was finalised on 18th November 2021. The procurement was conducted using a selective method through a dynamic purchasing system, and the delivery addresses span multiple regions, including the United Kingdom and Europe.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in grant management services, particularly those that qualify as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in administering grant programmes and managing funds effectively may find this contract appealing, especially those capable of engaging with diverse stakeholders. Additionally, businesses keen on long-term partnerships with HS2 could benefit from the potential extension of the contract, which may facilitate further project involvement in the evolving landscape of high-speed infrastructure development.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Grant Management Body (HS2/2289)

Notice Description

A Contract has been awarded to The Federation of Groundwork Trusts (operating as Groundwork UK) for the provision of grant management services. The services commenced on 7th December 2021, for a period of four years. There is an optional extension option for a further period of six years (which can be awarded in multiple or fixed terms). The total potential contract length is ten years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-91c36f20-f886-4fb8-956d-27e075d0777c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74750a85-31a0-432d-8db1-149970bd2404
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75100000 - Administration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,038,880 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,215,552 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
15 Jul 2021Expired
Award Date
18 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
7 Dec 2021 - 6 Dec 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HS2
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6GA
Postcode Area
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

The Federation of Groundwork Trusts (operating as Groundwork UK)

Further Information

Notice Documents

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