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05 Aug 2026 at 15:01

Summary of the contracting process

Northumberland County Council has successfully completed its procurement process for the supply of Perma Steel Boarding for Tweedmouth & Berwick Middle School, classified under the repair and maintenance services industry category. This procurement, using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, has been awarded to VPS UK LIMITED. Key dates in this process include the end of the tender period on 15th July 2026 and the commencement of the contract on 4th August 2026, with completion expected by 3rd August 2027. The services will be delivered in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents growth opportunities particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), highlighting the council's commitment to inclusive business practices. Companies in the repair and maintenance service industry that seek to expand their portfolio within the public sector will find this kind of contract especially beneficial. The agreement, valued at £40,813.04, underscores the potential for participating enterprises to bolster their business credentials and leverage future public sector opportunities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

NCC2009 Boarding for Tweedmouth and Berwick Middle School

Notice Description

Northumberland County Council has appointed a contractor for the supply of Perma Steel Boarding for Tweedmouth & Berwick Middle School.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9fc36874-503e-4a77-8a14-aac38c407487
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b6e3684-05f0-4999-af7e-38810524ba4a
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
£40,813 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,813 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Contract Period
3 Aug 2026 - 3 Aug 2027 6-12 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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