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Grounds Maintenance Services 2025

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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25 Nov 2025 at 15:11

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Grounds Maintenance Services 2025" has been successfully completed by West Sussex County Council, located in Chichester, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the "Grounds maintenance services" industry category, specifically classified with the CPV code 77314000. The council employed an open procedure above threshold method, signifying transparency in the procurement process. The tender period concluded on 26th February 2025, and the awarded contract is active from 1st June 2025 to 30th September 2027. The total value of the contract is £1,300,000, and Churchill Contract Services Limited was awarded the contract. This particular procurement stage has reached the award phase.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large-scale businesses specialising in grounds maintenance services. Companies that are equipped and capable of managing contracts within the specified location of the South East, United Kingdom, would find this procurement particularly advantageous for business growth. The contract, which spans over two years, could ensure long-term engagement and provide a stable revenue stream for the awarded supplier. Although the suitability criteria indicate that this particular contract was not specifically designed for SMEs or VCSEs, similar future opportunities may arise in this sector, allowing diverse businesses to compete and potentially expand their service offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Grounds Maintenance Services 2025

Notice Description

Grounds Maintenance Services for West Sussex

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-58451a0c-1ad3-40b9-8299-c6150a3937a0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a77a512a-6bd3-414e-98c6-e25c32b94b0c
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 2-3 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
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 1RQ
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHURCHILL CONTRACT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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