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title: "Provision of Signage"
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buyer: "BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST"
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# Provision of Signage

Buyer: BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aa6ae7ea-c31e-461f-bd01-8b9513ea7bb4

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## Summary

The contract for the provision of signage services was awarded by the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, based in Sunderland, England. The procurement process has been completed, with the award announced on 26th March 2025. The contract is set to begin on 1st June 2025 and will run until 31st May 2028, aligning with the academic year. This procurement process was conducted through a competitive quotation (below threshold) method, focusing on the industry category of Designs, alongside Printing and Distribution Services, under the Ethical & Sustainable Supply DPS. The service location has a postal code of TS4 3JP.

This tender provides significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), especially those specialising in design, signage, and printing services. With a total contract value of £15,000, businesses positioned towards ethical and sustainable solutions may find this contract particularly beneficial. The contract has been awarded to FOXCREATIVEUK LTD and C S (Northern) LTD, indicating a strong preference for SMEs. Companies that align with similar values and capabilities may find participating in such tenders advantageous for business growth and expanding their portfolio in sustainable supply chains.

## Notice

2. SECTION 2 - INTRODUCTION 2.1. Background This Further Competition (FC) is being issued by Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust to procure Signage services from 1st June 2025 for 3 years up to 31st of May 2028 to align to academic year via the Ethical & Sustainable Supply DPS. 2.2. Objective This FC sets out the requirements of this procurement and provides information on how the tender process will be managed. It also explains the clarification process and confirms the process that will be used to evaluate Tenders

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72d320cb-f979-48cd-b0e3-476a1167cca0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2025 - 31 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,000 |
| 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 | BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR5 3NY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Washington North |
| Westminster constituency | Washington and Gateshead South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | C S (NORTHERN; FOXCREATIVEUK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 22314000 - Designs
- 79824000 - Printing and distribution services

## Release History

- 28 May 2025 at 11:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72d320cb-f979-48cd-b0e3-476a1167cca0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72d320cb-f979-48cd-b0e3-476a1167cca0
  28th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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