Award

245_21 - Grounds Maintenance Services

ESPO

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

09 Apr 2021 at 11:36

Tender

23 Oct 2020 at 09:20

Tender

23 Oct 2020 at 08:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "245_21 - Grounds Maintenance Services" contract is managed by ESPO (Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation), located in Leicester, England. This contract, valued at £25,000,000, covers a range of grounds maintenance services including grass cutting, landscaping, and arboriculture. The tender was published on 23 October 2020 and officially closed for submissions at 12:00 on 23 November 2020, with the contract period commencing on 1 January 2021 and lasting until 31 December 2022. This is an open procurement process, encouraging participation from various public bodies across the UK, including local councils and NHS organizations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance and landscaping services, specifically those that can manage large scale contracts and provide diverse horticultural services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to participate, given the inclusive nature of the procurement process which encourages competition among a range of suppliers across different regions. With the potential for contract extensions and additional call-off contracts via an eAuction process, businesses can secure longer-term partnerships with public authorities, fostering growth and stability in the sector.

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Notice Title

245_21 - Grounds Maintenance Services

Notice Description

An ESPO national framework for the provision of grounds maintenance services including grass cutting, soft landscaping, hard landscaping, weed control, pitch marking and arboriculture services Lot 1: Grounds Maintenance Services - The provision of grounds maintenance services Lot 2: Arboriculture Services - The provision of arboriculture services Lot 3: Arboriculture Services (Leicestershire County Council) - The provision of arboriculture services for Leicestershire County Council. Whilst predominantly for use by Leicestershire County Council, Leicestershire County Council may procure Services on a collaborative basis or on behalf of other public bodies within the county of Leicestershire, including but not limited to City, Borough and District Councils, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust and Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service. The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. An eAuction process may be used to award subsequent call off contracts following the reopening of competition among the parties to the Framework Agreement. As a Central Purchasing Body as defined by the EU Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined at https://www.espo.org/ESPO/media/Documents/FAQs/ESPO-s_powers_to_trade__website_-2016-12-22.pdf) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authorities; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; The Corporate Office of the House of Lords, The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas are available at: http://www.espo.org/About-us-(1)/FAQs/Legal To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity 245_21- Grounds Maintenance and Arboriculture Services d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website Please note: the closing date and time for submission of tenders is 12:00 midday, 23/11/2020. Additional information: To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity 245_21- Grounds Maintenance and Arboriculture Services d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website Please note: the closing date and time for submission of tenders is 12:00 midday, 23/11/2020.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4eee96c-8f8a-4471-8aa6-33ce18d4f1a5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

77211400 - Tree-cutting services

77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESPO
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE19 1ES
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Enderby
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
17
Supplier Names

AGS ONE GROUP

CONNICK TREE CARE

COUNTRYWIDE GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

GEORGE WALKER (TREECARE

GLENDALE COUNTRYSIDE

GOULD LANDSCAPES

GREENFINGERS LANDSCAPE

GROUND CONTROL

IDVERDE

JUST ASK ESTATE SERVICES

LEICESTER TREE CARE

MARK WALKER (GROUNDS MAAINTENANCE

MITIE LANDSCAPES

PERSONNEL HYGIENE SERVICES LTD TRADING AS PHS GROUP

SPACECARE

TIVOLI GROUP

UK LANDSCAPES

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