---
title: "Meanwhile Planting"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052c84"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-052c84.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD"
published: "2025-06-24"
---

# Meanwhile Planting

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052c84

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## Summary

The University of Salford has concluded a public procurement process for a "Meanwhile Planting" project, aimed at appointing a landscape contractor to implement a planting strategy over the summer of 2025. This procurement falls under the industry category of planting and maintenance services for green areas, and it was conducted in Salford, United Kingdom. The procurement process was carried out using the open competition methodology, targeting services below the threshold amount. The relevant phase of the process is now at the 'award' stage, with McKeever Group Limited being named as the successful supplier on 24th June 2025. The project commenced on 26th June 2025 and is expected to conclude by 31st July 2025.

This procurement offers numerous opportunities for businesses focused on landscaping and related services, as it emphasizes a comprehensive planting strategy and operational landscaping efforts. Large-scale businesses, particularly those experienced in open competition bidding and equipped to handle public authority contracts, stand to benefit the most. The project not only requires expertise in planting and maintenance but also a streamlined process for managing a multi-stage project under tight deadlines. With a substantial contract value, this award represents a significant growth opportunity in the services category for businesses capable of delivering high-quality work within a limited timeframe.

## Notice

The University of Salford is seeking to appoint a Landscape Contractor to provide support to internal teams. A core focus of this support will be to carry out a meanwhile planting strategy during Summer 2025 for completion prior to the 31st July.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034772-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 Jun 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £77,000 |
| Lots value | £77,000 |
| Awards value | £77,070 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M5 4WT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Ordsall |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2025 at 13:52 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034772-2025
- 4 Jun 2025 at 13:50 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029930-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034772-2025
  24th June 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029930-2025
  4th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/salford/aspx/Home
  Full tender documentation can be accessed via InTend. All tender queries must be made via InTend.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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