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Gardening and Grounds Maintenance contract across main campus and various satellite sites throughout Plymouth

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

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07 May 2025 at 10:23

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Plymouth, located in Plymouth, Devon, has completed the procurement process for a Gardening and Grounds Maintenance contract. This open procedure tender covers services across the main campus and various satellite sites throughout Plymouth. Classified under the industry category of grounds maintenance and landscaping services, the contract began on 1st March 2025 and will continue until 31st March 2029. The procurement was awarded on 30th January 2025 at a value of £388,480.46 to the supplier Cormac, a large scale organisation. This contract, suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), offers diverse delivery locations ranging from the British Oversea Territories to the United Kingdom.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance, landscape gardening, and landscape protection services, particularly those looking to expand operations within and beyond the city of Plymouth. Companies that can provide comprehensive service packages and have the capability to manage multiple sites will particularly benefit from this long-term contract. Due to the open procedure procurement method, there was potential for many businesses, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, to participate, thus fostering business growth and the possibility of long-term engagement with reputable institutions like the University of Plymouth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Gardening and Grounds Maintenance contract across main campus and various satellite sites throughout Plymouth

Notice Description

The University of Plymouth is welcoming tenders for the Gardening and Grounds Maintenance contract covering main campus and various satellite sites across Plymouth.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91406731-c439-473a-a450-229c988a6017
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

71421000 - Landscape gardening services

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

90721100 - Landscape protection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£388,480 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 28 Feb 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH
Contact Name
Debbie Barenskie
Contact Email
d.barenskie@plymouth.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1752582057

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH, DEVON
Postcode
PL4 8AA
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Drake
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CORMAC

Further Information

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