Award

Grounds Maintenance Contract

WHITCHURCH TOWN COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

06 Mar 2025 at 10:25

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

17 Jan 2025 at 12:34

Tender Notice
Tender

16 Jan 2025 at 13:26

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Whitchurch Town Council has awarded a contract titled "Grounds Maintenance Contract" for the period 2025-2028. This procurement falls under the category of Recreational, cultural and sporting services (CPV code: 92000000). The awarded contractor, Scofell Commercial Landscapes, will provide grounds maintenance services for council-owned and managed land, including a cemetery, allotment site, and two play areas, located in Whitchurch, RG28 7DW. The procurement stage is currently at the award stage, with the contract becoming active from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028. The tender process was conducted using an open procedure, and the total contract value was awarded at £42,450. The announcement of this award was published on 6th March 2025, following the tender closing date of 14th February 2025.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses, especially SMEs, to participate in public sector contracts. Grounds maintenance services are essential for the upkeep of public spaces, and this contract, with a three-year period, offers considerable business continuity and financial stability for the successful bidder. Businesses experienced in landscaping, ground maintenance, and public liability compliance of at least £10 million are best suited for such contracts. This award to Scofell Commercial Landscapes highlights the importance of small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in winning public-sector tenders, fostering growth and providing opportunities in the local community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Grounds Maintenance Contract

Notice Description

Whitchurch Town Council invites you to tender to provide grounds maintenance services for the Town Council owned and managed land. The contract is for a period of 3 years and includes our cemetery, allotment site and two play areas. The appointed contractor will need to provide evidence of Public Liability cover of PS10m as a minimum. The closing date is 5pm on 14 February 2025. Details of how to apply are in our Tender pack.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7fe3de86-c37d-4e51-ad04-a2656a585ebb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d440de7-230c-477f-aedb-c54b9fcd6f73
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,450 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 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
WHITCHURCH TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WHITCHURCH
Postcode
RG29 7DW
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCOFELL COMMERCIAL LANDSCAPES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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