Award

Provision of Landscape Works

BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 May 2025 at 10:13

Award Notice
Tender

26 Nov 2024 at 15:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, focuses on the provision of landscape works under the title "Provision of Landscape Works." This contract falls under the industry category of planting and maintenance services of green areas (CPV 77310000) and is located in England, United Kingdom. As of the most recent update, the process is in the Award stage, following the initial Tender stage where the open procurement method was utilised. Key dates included the end of the tender period on 6th January 2025, with the contract period set from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027. The entire tender was valued at £400,000, while the awarded contract was valued at £320,000. The buyer is Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, and the awarded contract was given to Tivoli Group Limited.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in landscaping and maintenance services. The open procurement method and large contract value provide an opportune entry for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to its suitability criteria, although larger organisations are also eligible to compete. Given its scope within the borough, businesses engaged in grounds and green areas maintenance would find this tender particularly rewarding, offering sustained work over the two-year contract period. The collaboration with a public sector body like Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council can enhance a company's portfolio and potentially lead to further government contract opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Landscape Works

Notice Description

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is looking to appoint a contractor to provide landscaping services that includes the maintenance of hedges, shrub areas, and general grounds maintenance duties within the Borough.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a3b13bed-3c96-4358-b45b-a033ecf26d0e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20e21b9d-da5a-4de2-ade9-d36e4e038c5d
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 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
BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Luke Smith
Contact Email
luke.smith@blackburn.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKBURN
Postcode
BB1 7DY
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Blackburn with Darwen
Electoral Ward
Blackburn Central
Westminster Constituency
Blackburn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TIVOLI GROUP

Further Information

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