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Provision of Grounds & Gardens Maintenance - AWARD

UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA

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26 Apr 2017 at 15:26

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Cumbria has completed a public procurement process for grounds and gardens maintenance services, titled "Provision of Grounds & Gardens Maintenance - AWARD." This contract, awarded on 27 March 2017, encompasses all university sites located in Ambleside, Carlisle, and Lancaster. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 17 March 2017. The total value of the contract is £91,000, and its duration spans from 2 April 2017 to 1 April 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in landscaping and grounds maintenance services, particularly those that can cater to the diverse needs of educational institutions. Companies that are small to medium enterprises (SMEs) will find themselves well-placed to compete, given the university’s inclination towards fostering local business engagement. Firms with expertise in landscaping for sports grounds and recreational areas would also be particularly well-suited to participate in future tenders related to similar contracts.

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Notice Title

Provision of Grounds & Gardens Maintenance - AWARD

Notice Description

The university is seeking to appoint a contractor to provide a range of grounds and gardens services, the contract will cover all of its sites in Ambleside, Carlisle and Lancaster.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cc8ee43c-4cfa-468d-ae3d-9828bfbd5e85
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c691828d-9013-4704-9753-395786f9e63a
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

45 - Construction work

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


CPV Codes

45112720 - Landscaping work for sports grounds and recreational areas

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£91,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Apr 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20178 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2017 - 1 Apr 2020 3-4 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
UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA
Contact Name
Brett Dixon
Contact Email
brett.dixon@cumbria.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01228 616265

Buyer Location

Locality
LANCASTER
Postcode
LA1 3JD
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
Bowerham
Westminster Constituency
Lancaster and Wyre

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COUNTRYWIDE GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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