Award

Grounds Maintenance Services

LONGHURST GROUP

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Award

10 Sep 2024 at 11:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Longhurst Group has completed a public procurement process for Grounds Maintenance Services across three regions: East, West, and South of England. This process was conducted using a restricted procedure, and the procurement has now reached the award stage. The estimated value of the contract is £9,256,000, with the awarded value amounting to £8,664,434.75. Key dates include the tender period ending on 9th February 2024, with services commencing from 1st April 2024 and continuing until 31st March 2027. Longhurst Group, based in Rushden, England, serves as the buying organisation, and the industry category for this tender is Grounds Maintenance Services (CPV code 77314000).

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance, particularly those that can manage large-scale, multi-lot contracts. SMEs and larger firms alike can find growth potential by participating in such contracts due to the long duration and substantial contract value. This contract has been awarded to Tivoli Group Limited for Lots 1 and 2 and The Grounds Care Group (UK) Limited for Lot 3, indicating that firms of varying scales have successful chances. This procurement is an excellent opportunity for companies aiming to establish or enhance their portfolio in the public sector services market.

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Notice Title

Grounds Maintenance Services

Notice Description

Provision of Grounds Maintenance Service for Lot 1 : East Region, Lot 2 : West Region, Lot 3 : South Region.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eb55b770-daaa-4d6e-8896-6bfd9215eb77
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac0e64c0-4126-4965-93a9-83b12adb122a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, 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
£9,256,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,664,434 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 2-3 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
LONGHURST GROUP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RUSHDEN
Postcode
NN10 6BS
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
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
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Higham Ferrers
Westminster Constituency
Wellingborough and Rushden

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

THE GROUNDS CARE GROUP (UK

TIVOLI GROUP

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