Award

Provision of Grass Cutting, Horticultural Services and Cemetery Works

SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Dec 2022 at 11:30

Award Notice
Tender

01 Jul 2022 at 13:47

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The South Tyneside Council has completed an award process for the provision of Grounds Maintenance Services. The contract, valued at £11,200,000, includes Grass Cutting, Horticultural Services, and Cemetery Works. The procurement method was an open procedure, and the contract period is expected to start on January 1, 2023, with an end date of December 31, 2029. Tivoli Group Limited was awarded Lot 1 and Lot 3, while Glendale Countryside Limited was awarded Lot 2. The award notice was published on December 23, 2022.

This public procurement contract presents business growth opportunities for companies looking to provide services in grounds maintenance. SMEs and large-scale service providers can compete for the contract. The nature of the contract, spanning over 5 years with potential extensions, allows for long-term business planning. Businesses in the grounds maintenance sector, particularly those with experience in grass cutting and horticultural services, are well-suited to participate in this tender. The contract is governed by English law and exclusive to the jurisdiction of English Courts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Grass Cutting, Horticultural Services and Cemetery Works

Notice Description

The contract is for the Council's Grounds Maintenance Services. It is split into the following Lots: 1. Grass Cutting - all Council owned areas excluding Cemeteries 2. Horticultural Services - all Council owned areas excluding Cemeteries 3. Cemetery Works - includes Grave Digging, maintenance of the grave spaces and clearance work around the graves plus associated grass cutting and horticultural services The contract duration is to be 5 years, with 2 x 12 month options to extend. The contract value and end date reflect the inclusion of the extension period. A previous Prior Information Notice (2022/S 000-011448) has been published in relation to this opportunity. Tender documentation is available to be downloaded on the NEPO ProContract system. If not already registered please register at the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com - this will then grant access to the tender documentation. Please note that registering on ProContract and expressing interest does not mean that you have bid for the tender - once you have registered you will be required to complete and submit the tender documentation. Tenders and all supporting documentation must be priced in Sterling and written in English. Any agreement entered into will be governed by English law and will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts. The Council is not liable for any costs incurred by those expressing an interest in tendering for this contract opportunity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5cf0424d-8163-45f5-b197-9098c63bcd13
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27b6d528-74a7-46c8-8f4f-5b7a515c8a14
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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
SME, VCSE
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
£11,200,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,272,604 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Dec 20223 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2029 Over 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
SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTH SHIELDS
Postcode
NE33 2RL
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
South Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Beacon and Bents
Westminster Constituency
South Shields

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

GLENDALE COUNTRYSIDE

TIVOLI GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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