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Grounds Maintenance Framework Call Off Contract Award

University of Suffolk

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29 Jul 2025 at 11:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Suffolk has successfully awarded a contract for grounds maintenance services, titled "Grounds Maintenance Framework Call Off Contract Award." This contract, related to the industry category of planting and maintenance services of green areas, covers services in Ipswich, with the delivery address located at postal code IP41QJ. The contract period spans from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2032, offering an initial three-year period with two optional extensions of two years each. This procurement process concluded with an award stage using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, based on ESPO Framework 245_25, Lot 1. Vertas Group Ltd has been named the supplier, with the contract valued at £236,141.78.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in grounds maintenance, particularly those who can offer comprehensive planting and maintenance services. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to engage with such frameworks, given the suitability criteria that include these types of organizations. By participating in these frameworks, businesses can potentially secure long-term engagements, which in return stabilise income and allow for expansion in services and operations. The contract's scope and duration provide a substantial opportunity for economic growth and support within the regional area of Suffolk.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Grounds Maintenance Framework Call Off Contract Award

Notice Description

A contract to deliver grounds maintenance services for an initial period of 3 years, with an option to extend for 2 periods of 2 years each. This is a contract award against the ESPO Framework 245_25 - Grounds Maintenance Services, Lot 1 Grounds Maintenance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ab54d19d-32b9-4f94-9c1b-ba1111cffc37
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4aad25cd-0840-4951-ba68-caad42a99cba
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

CPV Codes

77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£236,141 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£236,141 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2032 Over 5 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
University of Suffolk
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP4 1QJ
Postcode Area
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Alexandra
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VERTAS GROUP LIMITED (07728211)

Further Information

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Notice URLs

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