Planning

The Provision of Grounds Maintenance Services

METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

20 Feb 2025 at 17:48

Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

05 Jul 2024 at 16:06

Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

04 Jan 2024 at 14:48

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Metropolitan Police Service is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "The Provision of Grounds Maintenance Services." This procurement falls under the industry category of Grounds Maintenance Services (CPV 77314000) and is intended for properties under the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) in London, United Kingdom. The planned budget for the fiscal year 2025/2026 is £1,732,000 with the total contract value estimated at £12,121,000. The contract period is set to commence on 29th April 2025 and last until approximately 28th April 2032. The procurement method being used is an open procedure above the threshold, ensuring fairness and transparency, although the process is not yet a formal call for competition.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in grounds maintenance, including both planned and reactive services such as hard and soft landscaping, mature tree maintenance, and internal planting management. The contract includes a three-year initial term with potential extensions for an additional four years, making it an attractive and stable opportunity for companies, especially SMEs, in the landscaping and maintenance industry. Mandatory security and vetting requirements indicate that businesses with robust security credentials and experience in high-security environments will be well-suited to compete. This procurement process facilitates business growth by providing a substantial and long-term contract with a reputable public sector organisation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Grounds Maintenance Services

Notice Description

To provide planned and reactive services for the maintenance of grounds at MOPAC property. Service to include hard and soft landscape works, maintenance of mature trees including annual surveys and maintenance of any internal planting. We are committed to ensuring fairness, openness and transparency, and to follow UK procurement regulations. Any expression of interest made under this notice is no indication of a commitment from either side to participate in any future tender or procurement process. Please note this is not the start of a formal procurement process and is not a call for competition. The event is now live on the Authority's Coupa e-tendering portal https://metpolice.coupahost.com/quotes/requests/2021 Additional information: The procurement was stopped and abandoned because of an error in the ITT documentation. A new procurement will be started. The contract length for the Provision of Grounds Maintenance Services is a 3 year initial term with two 2 year optional extension periods. Security and vetting requirements will be mandatory. The above notice is being published on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3729c764-5d78-4ce6-ab81-1b91ddae636b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f7b50fa-c027-419a-8fb0-0bdf0a87f367
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,121,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Feb 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 1 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW6 6LT
Post Town
North West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI72 Brent
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Brent
Electoral Ward
Queens Park
Westminster Constituency
Queen's Park and Maida Vale

Further Information

Notice Documents

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