Award

Meanwhile Planting

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Jun 2025 at 13:52

Tender

04 Jun 2025 at 13:50

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Salford has concluded a public procurement process for a "Meanwhile Planting" project, aimed at appointing a landscape contractor to implement a planting strategy over the summer of 2025. This procurement falls under the industry category of planting and maintenance services for green areas, and it was conducted in Salford, United Kingdom. The procurement process was carried out using the open competition methodology, targeting services below the threshold amount. The relevant phase of the process is now at the 'award' stage, with McKeever Group Limited being named as the successful supplier on 24th June 2025. The project commenced on 26th June 2025 and is expected to conclude by 31st July 2025.

This procurement offers numerous opportunities for businesses focused on landscaping and related services, as it emphasizes a comprehensive planting strategy and operational landscaping efforts. Large-scale businesses, particularly those experienced in open competition bidding and equipped to handle public authority contracts, stand to benefit the most. The project not only requires expertise in planting and maintenance but also a streamlined process for managing a multi-stage project under tight deadlines. With a substantial contract value, this award represents a significant growth opportunity in the services category for businesses capable of delivering high-quality work within a limited timeframe.

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Notice Title

Meanwhile Planting

Notice Description

The University of Salford is seeking to appoint a Landscape Contractor to provide support to internal teams. A core focus of this support will be to carry out a meanwhile planting strategy during Summer 2025 for completion prior to the 31st July.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052c84
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034772-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£77,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£77,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£77,070 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
25 Jun 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement-finance@salford.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M5 4WT
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Ordsall
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MCKEEVER GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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