Award

The Mercian Trust Grounds Maintenance

THE MERCIAN TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Aug 2023 at 09:45

Tender

07 Jun 2023 at 08:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Mercian Trust, a public body governed by public law based in Walsall, United Kingdom, initiated a tender for Grounds Maintenance services. The procurement process is in the active stage. The contract's title is "The Mercian Trust Grounds Maintenance" within the services category. The main activities will be carried out in Walsall, under the CPV code 77314000 for Grounds maintenance services. The Contracting Authority issued an open procedure tender with a value of £308,733.50 signed on 9th August 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for large-scale businesses in the grounds maintenance industry, especially those with expertise in horticulture and sports field maintenance. Interested parties should consider the key dates involved, such as the tender period ending on 7th July 2023 and the award period starting on the same day. Businesses meeting the minimum turnover and insurance requirements, aimed at enhancing quality standards and relevant experience, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The Mercian Trust, as the buying organisation, has outlined submission criteria that focus on business suitability, economic standing, and technical capabilities, ensuring a transparent selection process.

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Notice Title

The Mercian Trust Grounds Maintenance

Notice Description

The Mercian Trust Grounds Maintenance

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Trust requires a Contractor to undertake grounds maintenance service in accordance with horticultural best practice. The contractor will also be required to mark out and maintain sports areas.

Options: 48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 24 initial month(s) and option to extend 1x24 month(s)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03d437
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023193-2023
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
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£308,733 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Aug 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
THE MERCIAN TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
info@themerciantrust.org
Contact Phone
+44 1922211388

Buyer Location

Locality
WALSALL
Postcode
WS1 2PG
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG38 Walsall
Delivery Location
TLG38 Walsall

Local Authority
Walsall
Electoral Ward
Paddock
Westminster Constituency
Walsall and Bloxwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BENCHMARK GM

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