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Grounds Maintenance Services

7 FORCES PROCUREMENT

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07 Jun 2021 at 15:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Grounds Maintenance Services has recently concluded under the management of 7 Forces Procurement, representing various Police and Crime Commissioners including Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Kent, Norfolk, and Suffolk. The procurement method was an open procedure, and the contract will span from 21st June 2021 to 20th June 2025. The estimated contract value is £3,400,000, with a minimum bid value of £2,500,000. The tender was divided into two lots, covering police estates across specified counties in the East of England, with the submission deadline having closed on 5th February 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance services, particularly those proficient in weed clearance, tree pruning, and hedge trimming. Companies that are well-positioned to participate include small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and other service providers with experience in public sector contracts, especially those familiar with working alongside law enforcement agencies. The involvement of multiple contracting authorities enhances the potential for collaborative projects and shared work opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Grounds Maintenance Services

Notice Description

The Authority is inviting Tenders for the provision of Grounds Maintenance Services. The Contracting Authorities and their Chief Constables who are participating in this opportunity are: The Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cambridgeshire The Police Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex The Police and Crime Commissioner for Hertfordshire The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk The Police and Crime Commissioner for Suffolk The Tender is divided into the following lots: Lot 1 - Police Estates within the Counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridge & Hertfordshire Lot 2 - Police Estates within the Counties of Essex & Kent The Authority shall include any statutory successors and organisations created as a result of reorganisation or organisational changes. This Agreement shall also be open to Essex Fire and Rescue Service and its statutory successors and organisations created as a result of re-organisation or organisational changes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bc6b33b-2129-4d5c-862f-0c57986dc14b
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

77312000 - Weed-clearance services

77312100 - Weed-killing services

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

77314100 - Grassing services

77330000 - Floral-display services

77341000 - Tree pruning

77342000 - Hedge trimming

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£421,566 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
20 Jun 2021 - 20 Jun 2025 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
7 FORCES PROCUREMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP5 3QS
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Martlesham & Purdis Farm
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MARK WALKER (GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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