Tender

Grounds Maintenance and Associated Services

CITY OF LINCOLN

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

08 Nov 2024 at 09:58

Tender

07 Nov 2024 at 18:36

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Lincoln Council is initiating a procurement process for "Grounds Maintenance and Associated Services" with a contract value of £70,000,000. This falls under the "Horticultural services" industry category (CPV code 77300000) and will be delivered within England. The procurement follows a restricted procedure (above threshold) and is currently in the tender stage, with tender documentation available for review. The contract is set to begin on 1st July 2025 and will run until 31st March 2035, covering both the mobilisation period (1st July 2025 to 31st August 2026) and the service period (1st September 2026 to 31st March 2035). There is an option to extend the service period for an additional 8 years, from 1st April 2035 to 31st March 2043. All tenders must be submitted by 12:00 pm on 9th December 2024.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance and related horticultural services to secure a long-term, high-value contract with the City of Lincoln Council. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. The contract's extensive duration and significant budget present a solid foundation for business growth, offering stability and the potential for expanding service portfolios. Competent contractors with proven experience in similar projects will be well-suited to compete for this opportunity, which aligns with the critical need for maintaining public urban spaces. Successful bidders will gain visibility and build a strong relationship with a public sector organisation committed to long-term partnerships.

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Notice Title

Grounds Maintenance and Associated Services

Notice Description

The City of Lincoln Council is seeking to procure a contractor to deliver Grounds Maintenance and Associated Services. The Contract will commence with effect from 1st July 2025 and will be for a period of 9 years and 10 months, ending on 31st March 2035. The above period will cover both the Mobilisation Period and Service Period. The Mobilisation Period will cover the period 1st July 2025 to 31st August 2026 (1 year 3 months), during which no costs will be reimbursed. This will be followed by the Service Period (delivery of services) which will cover the period 1st September 2026 to 31st March 2035 (8 years 7 months). Commencement of renumeration will be effective from this date. It should be noted that the above contract period will be for the combined duration of the above (Mobilisation and Service Period) and there will be no break until this period ends. For clarity this period will commence on 1st July 2025 and will continue until 31st March 2025. In addition to this, there will be the option to extend the Service Period for one further period of 8 years (1st April 2035 to 31st March 2043).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-17fa8bdf-c075-4dc0-9765-67e0ad2ba4dc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b60f378c-488d-4ee5-b1e6-65686271f571
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

77300000 - Horticultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2043 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF LINCOLN
Contact Name
Heather Carmichael
Contact Email
heather.carmichael@lincoln.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1522873309

Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN1 1DD
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Carholme
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Further Information

Notice Documents

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