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Grass Cutting - North West England

FORESTRY COMMISSION

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Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission is seeking services for grass cutting in the North West region of England, covering locations such as Manchester, Merseyside, Wigan, and Delamere. The contract, valued at £260,000, was awarded under an open procurement method following a completed tendering process, with the tender period concluding on 29 March 2021. The contract began on 31 March 2021 and will extend until 30 March 2026, contributing to the main procurement category of grounds maintenance services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in landscaping and grounds maintenance, especially those with experience in managing public sector contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could particularly benefit from engaging as sub-contractors or partners with larger firms in fulfilling the contract's requirements. With the contract covering an extended period and involving multiple sites, it is ideal for businesses looking to expand their service offerings in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Grass Cutting - North West England

Notice Description

Forestry England require services of Grass Cutting for it's sites in Manchester, Merseyside, Wigan and Delamere.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9bf75424-6243-4e41-b9d6-58e702502d21
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0755a82d-ef35-4031-b70e-f4b48a06bfd9
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
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
£260,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£260,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2021 - 30 Mar 2026 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
FORESTRY COMMISSION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sam.harris@forestryengland.uk
Contact Phone
+443000674059

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1EJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

COUNTRYWIDE GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

GROUND CONTROL

RAY BRITLAND CONTRACTORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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