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Leicestershire County Council Country Parks Maintenance Works

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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08 Nov 2021 at 15:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Leicestershire County Council is seeking a contractor for the "Leicestershire County Council Country Parks Maintenance Works" project, which falls under the industry category of planting and maintenance services for green areas. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, with the contract awarded to T.A. Houghton and Sons, valued at £40,000. The contract commenced on 8th November 2021 and is set to conclude on 31st October 2022. The project's delivery address is in Leicester, England, and the procurement method used was a direct award, with a tender period that ended on 1st November 2021.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in environmental and landscaping services to expand their business portfolio. Companies that have experience in wildlife habitat projects or emergency maintenance works may find this contract particularly applicable to their expertise. The focused nature of the work demands specific skills and knowledge, making it an excellent fit for businesses looking to demonstrate their capabilities in maintaining sensitive ecological environments.

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Notice Title

Leicestershire County Council Country Parks Maintenance Works

Notice Description

T.A. Houghton and Sons are contractors who have worked with the Council's country parks over a number of year on wildlife habitat specific projects and some elements of emergency works. Due to the sensitive nature of the work involved, it requires a contractor with specific knowledge & experience.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e02fd12c-f1e8-401b-9ea1-19177c59f729
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/748c5a43-4cef-40d3-b507-f1a18e947d47
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
8 Nov 2021 - 31 Oct 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
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
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
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TA HOUGHTON & SON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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