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GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SERVICES TO VARIOUS WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY SITES

WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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Award

11 Nov 2021 at 09:40

Tender

13 Aug 2021 at 11:38

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority has completed the procurement process for Grounds Maintenance Services across various sites in the West Midlands, notably in Birmingham, Coventry, and the Black Country. This initiative is classified under the services category with a total contract value of £120,506, divided into three lots. Key dates include the contract signing on 1st November 2021, with services required until 31st October 2025. The procurement method adopted was an open procedure, enabling broad participation from potential suppliers, though the initial tender phase closed on 13th September 2021.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate quality service and social value. Competitors should be prepared to handle a range of tasks such as grass cutting, shrub maintenance, and litter clearance across urban and suburban environments. The structure of the contract allows for bidding on individual lots or all lots combined, appealing to a variety of contractors looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector.

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Notice Title

GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SERVICES TO VARIOUS WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY SITES

Notice Description

West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority has awarded a contract for the provision of a Grounds Maintenance Service. The Authority has 41 sites which require grounds maintenance of some description. The undertaking of tasks such as grass cutting, attending to tree's, hedge cutting, vegetation and weed control, and litter/leaf clearances, etc. The Contract will be divided into the following work packages "Lots": * Lot 1 - Black Country Area * Lot 2 - Birmingham Area * Lot 3 - Coventry & Solihull Area

Lot Information

GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SERVICES TO VARIOUS WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY SITES WITHIN THE BLACK COUNTRY AREA

The undertaking of tasks such as grass cutting, attending to tree's, hedge cutting, vegetation and Weed control, and litter/leaf clearances, etc to West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority sites within the Black Country area.

Renewal: Details to be provided in 2025.

GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SERVICES TO VARIOUS WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY SITES WITHIN THE BIRMINGHAM AREA.

The undertaking of tasks such as grass cutting, attending to tree's, hedge cutting, vegetation and Weed control, and litter/leaf clearances, etc to West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority sites within the Birmingham area

Renewal: Details to be provided in 2025.

GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SERVICES TO VARIOUS WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY SITES WITHIN THE COVENTRY AND SOLIHULL AREA.

The undertaking of tasks such as grass cutting, attending to tree's, hedge cutting, vegetation and Weed control, and litter/leaf clearances, etc to West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority sites within the Coventry and Solihull area.

Renewal: Details to be provided in 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02d482
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028205-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£120,506 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2021 - 31 Oct 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
4 Years

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B7 4HW
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KNOTWEED SERVICES

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