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Grounds Maintenance Services

MET OFFICE

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15 Jun 2020 at 15:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Grounds Maintenance Services was conducted by the Met Office, based in Exeter, England. The contract, valued at £24,500, falls under the services category defined by the CPV code 77314000. This process was a direct tender, classified as a single tender action, which is below the procurement threshold. The tender period concluded on 28th February 2020, with the contract itself commencing on 1st March 2020 and running until 31st March 2021. The awarded supplier for this contract is A & J Garden Services Ltd.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in grounds maintenance services, particularly those with experience in servicing public sector clients. Businesses that can demonstrate robust capabilities in service delivery within the South West region of the United Kingdom would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders, especially given the direct procurement method used, which often allows for quicker contract award processes and access to ongoing public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Grounds Maintenance Services

Notice Description

Grounds maintenance services at outstations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fbc3dc21-3caf-4f9d-be73-21ec2ef1b188
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7edda8a-4b49-42a1-a83a-12ca8e570707
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
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
£24,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 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
MET OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX1 3PB
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Pinhoe
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

A & J GARDEN SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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