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title: "Provision of a Grant Management Body (HS2/2289)"
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# Provision of a Grant Management Body (HS2/2289)

Buyer: HS2  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-91c36f20-f886-4fb8-956d-27e075d0777c

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## Summary

The procurement process involves HS2, a government-owned company responsible for the UK's high-speed railway, which is seeking a Grant Management Body as part of its ongoing services. The title of the tender is "Provision of a Grant Management Body (HS2/2289)", which is classified under administration services. The contract was awarded to The Federation of Groundwork Trusts (operating as Groundwork UK) with a contract start date of 7th December 2021 and a duration of four years, plus an optional extension of up to six years. This award, amounting to £3,038,880, was finalised on 18th November 2021. The procurement was conducted using a selective method through a dynamic purchasing system, and the delivery addresses span multiple regions, including the United Kingdom and Europe.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in grant management services, particularly those that qualify as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in administering grant programmes and managing funds effectively may find this contract appealing, especially those capable of engaging with diverse stakeholders. Additionally, businesses keen on long-term partnerships with HS2 could benefit from the potential extension of the contract, which may facilitate further project involvement in the evolving landscape of high-speed infrastructure development.

## Notice

A Contract has been awarded to The Federation of Groundwork Trusts (operating as Groundwork UK) for the provision of grant management services. The services commenced on 7th December 2021, for a period of four years. There is an optional extension option for a further period of six years (which can be awarded in multiple or fixed terms). The total potential contract length is ten years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74750a85-31a0-432d-8db1-149970bd2404 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | 15 Jul 2021 |
| Award date | 18 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 7 Dec 2021 - 6 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,038,880 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,215,552 |
| 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 | HS2 |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6GA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE FEDERATION OF GROUNDWORK TRUSTS (OPERATING AS GROUNDWORK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75100000 - Administration services

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2021 at 09:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74750a85-31a0-432d-8db1-149970bd2404
- 27 May 2021 at 07:13 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0189b197-2a9a-4cf1-9e79-81dc9727c026

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74750a85-31a0-432d-8db1-149970bd2404
  8th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0189b197-2a9a-4cf1-9e79-81dc9727c026
  27th May 2021 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/organisation/register
  Register on Supplier Registration Service via CCS using the link below
- https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps
  Request to Participate - your request to participate must be entered via SRS via the link below. CCS can only accept requests to participate through this route.
- https://crowncommercialservice.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
  Suppliers must, in addition, register your organisation on the CCS eSourcing tool using the link below to ensure that, if your organisation is appointed to the DPS, that you are invited to an Order Procedure should they be undertaken by CCS.
- https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/esourcing-training
  If you require support/training with the eSourcing tool registration process, you can access by booking a webinar using the link below. Please note the eSourcing tool is separate to the SRS platform.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/13f57eb2-0a12-4f35-8da3-8c2c66e15c13
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