Award

Provision of Signage

BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST

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Award

28 May 2025 at 11:03

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contract for the provision of signage services was awarded by the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, based in Sunderland, England. The procurement process has been completed, with the award announced on 26th March 2025. The contract is set to begin on 1st June 2025 and will run until 31st May 2028, aligning with the academic year. This procurement process was conducted through a competitive quotation (below threshold) method, focusing on the industry category of Designs, alongside Printing and Distribution Services, under the Ethical & Sustainable Supply DPS. The service location has a postal code of TS4 3JP.

This tender provides significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), especially those specialising in design, signage, and printing services. With a total contract value of £15,000, businesses positioned towards ethical and sustainable solutions may find this contract particularly beneficial. The contract has been awarded to FOXCREATIVEUK LTD and C S (Northern) LTD, indicating a strong preference for SMEs. Companies that align with similar values and capabilities may find participating in such tenders advantageous for business growth and expanding their portfolio in sustainable supply chains.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Signage

Notice Description

2. SECTION 2 - INTRODUCTION 2.1. Background This Further Competition (FC) is being issued by Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust to procure Signage services from 1st June 2025 for 3 years up to 31st of May 2028 to align to academic year via the Ethical & Sustainable Supply DPS. 2.2. Objective This FC sets out the requirements of this procurement and provides information on how the tender process will be managed. It also explains the clarification process and confirms the process that will be used to evaluate Tenders

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aa6ae7ea-c31e-461f-bd01-8b9513ea7bb4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72d320cb-f979-48cd-b0e3-476a1167cca0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

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

CPV Codes

22314000 - Designs

79824000 - Printing and distribution services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2028 3-4 years
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
BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Contact Name
Charlotte Rudd
Contact Email
charlotte.rudd@ecservices.org.uk
Contact Phone
07593447384

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR5 3NY
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Washington North
Westminster Constituency
Washington and Gateshead South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

C S (NORTHERN

FOXCREATIVEUK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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