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LPS CAS - Provision of Routine Grounds Maintenance Services - Dynamic Purchasing System - RFI 15304744,1

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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20 Apr 2022 at 14:00

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12 Apr 2022 at 08:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Lancashire County Council seeking routine grounds maintenance services, specifically aimed at schools and establishments across Lancashire. The tender, titled "LPS CAS - Provision of Routine Grounds Maintenance Services - Dynamic Purchasing System," is classified under the CPV code for grounds maintenance services and has a total estimated value of £2,464,000. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract period set to commence on 19th September 2025 and concluding on 20th September 2025. Prospective suppliers have the option to apply to join the dynamic purchasing system (DPS) at any time, enhancing the opportunity for participation in future competitions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in grounds maintenance services. Businesses with expertise in maintaining outdoor spaces, such as horticulture, landscaping, and general maintenance, would be well-suited to compete for the contracts. With approximately 140 sites expected to be tendered annually, companies that demonstrate capability and meet the necessary requirements will find numerous prospects for growth within this procurement framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LPS CAS - Provision of Routine Grounds Maintenance Services - Dynamic Purchasing System - RFI 15304744,1

Notice Description

Lancashire County Council (the Authority) procure Routine Grounds Maintenance Services on behalf of Schools and other establishments across Lancashire and on occasion outside the Lancashire district. Details of the type of work required typically include maintenance of grassed and planted areas, maintenance of trees, hedges and bushes, leaf clearance, herbicide treatments and the maintenance of sports, games and playground facilities. (Please refer to the Specification for more detailed Show less description information.) Service Providers can apply to join the DPS at any time during the term of the DPS. If a Service Providers response does not meet the requirements, they will be invited to re-apply. At mini-competition stage, establishments will be batched into geographical areas and service providers accepted onto the DPS will be eligible to submit a tender for one or more batches. It is anticipated that approximately 140 sites will be tendered annually via the i-supplier portal. The DPS is now open for requests to participate.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9e8b2153-5cc1-4912-89c4-3ee1bdf182ae
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bec695f2-8cbc-49c4-8794-c1ed50131b00
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£2,464,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
10 Apr 2022 - 10 Apr 2024 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
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
CAS Procurement
Contact Email
casprocurement@lancashire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01772 534966

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 8XJ
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AWARDED SUPPLIERS

Further Information

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