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title: "Grounds Maintenance Framework Call Off Contract Award"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SUFFOLK"
published: "2025-07-29"
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# Grounds Maintenance Framework Call Off Contract Award

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUFFOLK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ab54d19d-32b9-4f94-9c1b-ba1111cffc37

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## Summary

The University of Suffolk has successfully awarded a contract for grounds maintenance services, titled "Grounds Maintenance Framework Call Off Contract Award." This contract, related to the industry category of planting and maintenance services of green areas, covers services in Ipswich, with the delivery address located at postal code IP41QJ. The contract period spans from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2032, offering an initial three-year period with two optional extensions of two years each. This procurement process concluded with an award stage using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, based on ESPO Framework 245_25, Lot 1. Vertas Group Ltd has been named the supplier, with the contract valued at £236,141.78.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in grounds maintenance, particularly those who can offer comprehensive planting and maintenance services. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to engage with such frameworks, given the suitability criteria that include these types of organizations. By participating in these frameworks, businesses can potentially secure long-term engagements, which in return stabilise income and allow for expansion in services and operations. The contract's scope and duration provide a substantial opportunity for economic growth and support within the regional area of Suffolk.

## Notice

A contract to deliver grounds maintenance services for an initial period of 3 years, with an option to extend for 2 periods of 2 years each. This is a contract award against the ESPO Framework 245_25 - Grounds Maintenance Services, Lot 1 Grounds Maintenance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4aad25cd-0840-4951-ba68-caad42a99cba |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £236,141 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £236,141 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SUFFOLK |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP4 1QJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Alexandra |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VERTAS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2025 at 10:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4aad25cd-0840-4951-ba68-caad42a99cba

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4aad25cd-0840-4951-ba68-caad42a99cba
  29th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uos.ac.uk

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