Award

TC1064- Grass Cutting, Hedge Cutting and Weed Control

MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Award

21 Apr 2023 at 11:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Manchester City Council has awarded a contract for Grounds Maintenance services following a tender process. The contract, named TC1064- Grass Cutting, Hedge Cutting and Weed Control, falls under the CPV classification of Horticultural services. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract value is £346,704 and was signed on 6th April 2023. The successful supplier is COUNTRYWIDE GROUNDS MAINTENANCE LIMITED. The contract is for a period of 2 years, starting from April 2023, with the option to extend for up to an additional 2 years. The contract includes criteria related to quality, social value, carbon neutrality, environment, and price.

This opportunity for grounds maintenance services by Manchester City Council provides a chance for businesses specialising in horticultural services to grow and contribute to the economic and social regeneration of the specified locality. Businesses with expertise in grass cutting, hedge cutting and weed control would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The contract requirements emphasise social and environmental considerations, making it ideal for suppliers with a commitment to sustainability and community impact. The award criteria include measures for quality, social value, carbon neutrality, and price, providing a clear framework for businesses to position themselves competitively in the procurement process.

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Notice Title

TC1064- Grass Cutting, Hedge Cutting and Weed Control

Notice Description

The Facilities Management team manages all repairs and maintenance for Manchester City Council's public buildings with the exception of specific facilities such as housing, leisure and educational establishments. We have a grounds maintenance responsibility to approximately 60 sites that are based throughout Manchester. The sites are diverse and incorporate buildings such as libraries, vulnerable people's residential properties, Sure Start Centres and Neighbourhood offices.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Grounds maintenance services for approximately 60 Manchester City Council sites throughout Manchester. The sites are diverse and incorporate buildings such as libraries, vulnerable people's residential properties, Sure Start Centres and Neighbourhood offices. Services required include grass cutting, hedge cutting and weed control. The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including online questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on 23rd February 2023.

Procurement Information

This contract has been procured through ESPO's 245_21 Ground's Maintenance Services Framework Agreement (2021/S 072-184920). A further competition exercise was conducted and all providers on Lot 1 were invited to submit a tender.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03c326
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011494-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

77300000 - Horticultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£346,704 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Apr 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ms Georgia Richardson
Contact Email
georgia.richardson@manchester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1612345157

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M60 2LA
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COUNTRYWIDE GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

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