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title: "Football Pitch AGA"
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buyer: "HEART ACADEMIES TRUST"
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# Football Pitch AGA

Buyer: HEART ACADEMIES TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-83fdabaa-12de-414a-8ab3-c8374b8efb59

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## Summary

The procurement process for the project titled "Football Pitch AGA" is spearheaded by the HEART Academies Trust, located in Bedford, England. The initiative involves the design, estimation, and installation of a grass football pitch at the Abbey Grange CofE Academy in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. This project, within the industry category concerning musical instruments, sport goods, handicrafts, and recreational services, has reached the award stage. The contract, valued at £264,628, was officially awarded to FM4U LTD on 28 May 2025. The procurement process utilised a selective method through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period spans from 1 June 2025 to 31 May 2026, following several key deadlines, including a tender period that ended on 30 April 2025.

This procurement project presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in sports field installation and maintenance, particularly those adept in transforming underutilised spaces into functional sports terrains. Companies equipped with expertise in ground excavation, subbase installation, and drainage systems could see significant business growth by engaging in such projects. Moreover, the procurement process favours small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), creating a level playing field for smaller businesses looking to expand their market presence in the public sector. This tender is particularly well-suited for businesses that are prepared to offer innovative and sustainable solutions to enhance school sports facilities.

## Notice

This tender is to provide a design, costs and installation schedule for a grass football pitch at One Academy - Abbey Grange CofE Academy. The academies fields contain an unused Redgra surface, which has become overgrown. The designated area is to be converted to a full-size grass football pitch - to create a safe and sustainable playing surface for school sports activities whilst improving the look of the outdoor space. The area will need to be dug out to an appropriate depth, including disposal. The tender should include the specification of new subbase, top soil and seed selection; in scope with the defined usage (Football/Rugby). The tender must include specification of any drainage requirements to ensure the finished product is useable all year round.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b2fd7b5-7a20-45a4-8d79-a97616c4218b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2025 - 31 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £264,628 |
| 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 | HEART ACADEMIES TRUST |
| Locality | BEDFORD |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK41 7PZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | De Parys |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FM4U |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 37000000 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51000000 - Installation services (except software)
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 10 Jun 2025 at 13:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b2fd7b5-7a20-45a4-8d79-a97616c4218b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b2fd7b5-7a20-45a4-8d79-a97616c4218b
  10th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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