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title: "NCC1703 Astley High School"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6298c40a-04b7-4306-9dbe-1374f094728b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-21"
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# NCC1703 Astley High School

Buyer: NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6298c40a-04b7-4306-9dbe-1374f094728b

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## Summary

Northumberland County Council has completed a selective procurement process for the Perma steel boarding of the former Astley High & Whytrig Middle Schools, which are currently vacant. This project, identified by reference OPEN21102025092658, falls under the services category for repair and maintenance, with a total value of £55,689.50. Conducted via a compliant framework by the Northern Procurement Alliance in association with LHC Procurement Group, this procurement process concluded on 1st September 2025. The contract period runs from 21st October 2025 to 20th November 2025, and the work is located in the North East of the United Kingdom.

This tender provides business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs and VCSEs, as they are deemed suitable for this service-based project. Companies specialising in building maintenance and security services can significantly benefit by offering competitive expertise in vacant building protection. The procurement was executed as a direct award, utilising a framework agreement, demonstrating an efficient and simplified route for engaging pre-qualified suppliers, such as VPS UK Limited, thereby providing streamlined business operations for suitable suppliers.

## Notice

Works to appoint a contractor for Perma steel boarding of the former Astley High & Whytrig Middle Schools which are vacant to protect the buildings & security of the site until its sold. Direct award via a compliant framework PA15 - Northern Procurement Alliance - The Asset Safety and Compliance (ASC1) In association with LHC Procurement Group

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43cbdd7f-f7e4-490f-9917-ef88eabd0226 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Oct 2025 - 20 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,689 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £55,689 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MORPETH |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE61 2EF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland |
| Local authority | Northumberland |
| Electoral ward | Morpeth Kirkhill |
| Westminster constituency | North Northumberland |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VPS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2025 at 09:52 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43cbdd7f-f7e4-490f-9917-ef88eabd0226
- 21 Oct 2025 at 09:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43cbdd7f-f7e4-490f-9917-ef88eabd0226

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43cbdd7f-f7e4-490f-9917-ef88eabd0226
  21st October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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