Planning

Grounds Maintenance Provision

CITY OF LINCOLN

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Planning

12 Jun 2023 at 11:02

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Lincoln Council is planning to procure Grounds Maintenance Provision services. The Council is seeking a contractor to manage its Grounds Maintenance Services for an anticipated contract period of 8 years and 7 months starting on 1 September 2026, with a possible extension for an additional 8 years until March 2043. Pre-Market Engagement is scheduled for the 17th and 21st of July 2023, with the deadline for Expressions of Interest (EOIs) set for 5th July 2023 at 12 noon.

This tender opportunity by the City of Lincoln Council presents a significant chance for businesses in the grounds maintenance services sector to secure a long-term contract with a local authority. Companies specialised in providing grounds maintenance services, landscaping, and related activities would be well-suited to compete for this opportunity. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage, providing interested businesses time to prepare and submit their EOIs within the specified deadline.

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Notice Title

Grounds Maintenance Provision

Notice Description

City of Lincoln Council is looking to appoint a contractor to manage its Grounds Maintenance Services. It is envisaged that the initial contract period will be for 8 years and 7 months commencing 1 September 2026. It is also be considered for there to be the option to extend for a further period of 8 years (April 2035 to March 2043). Pre Market Engagement is planned to take place on the 17th and 21st July 2023 and as such Expressions of Interest are now invited. The deadline for EOI's to be received in order to partake in the pre market engagement sessions is 12 noon on Wednesday 5th July 2023 in order that invites can be issued. It should be noted that there is no consequence of not responding to this EOI option as a separate contract notice will be issued once a formal decision has been made with regard to the Council route to market

Lot Information

Lot 1

City of Lincoln Council is looking to appoint a contractor to manage its Grounds Maintenance Services. It is envisaged that the initial contract period will be for 8 years and 7 months commencing 1 September 2026. It is also be considered for there to be the option to extend for a further period of 8 years (April 2035 to March 2043). Pre Market Engagement is planned to take place on the 17th and 21st July 2023 and as such Expressions of Interest are now invited. The deadline for EOI's to be received in order to partake in the pre market engagement sessions is 12 noon on Wednesday 5th July 2023 in order that invites can be issued. It should be noted that there is no consequence of not responding to this EOI option as a separate contract notice will be issued once a formal decision has been made with regard to the Council route to market

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03d562
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016545-2023
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£19,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Jan 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF LINCOLN
Contact Name
Ms Heather Carmichael
Contact Email
heather.carmichael@lincoln.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1522873309

Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN1 1DD
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF3 Lincolnshire

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Carholme
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

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