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CP2550-24 Devon County Council Corporate Grounds Maintenance Contract

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Dec 2024 at 10:56

Tender

07 Oct 2024 at 11:59

Summary of the contracting process

Devon County Council has issued a contract for corporate grounds maintenance services titled "CP2550-24 Devon County Council Corporate Grounds Maintenance Contract". The contract, which focuses on horticultural services, involves tasks such as grass cutting and hedge trimming across multiple council-managed sites in Devon. This procurement process has progressed to the award stage, with the contracting authority having awarded the contract to Landscaping Centre Ltd (T/A idverde). The contract is set to commence on 1 January 2025 and will continue until 31 December 2028, with the potential for extensions up to 31 December 2030. The scope includes maintaining approximately sixty-one sites, which may vary over time.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance. Firms with expertise in grass cutting, hedge trimming, weed control, and general horticultural services will find this contract highly beneficial. The awarded company, idverde, will manage diverse sites, including council offices, educational units, and social care facilities, necessitating compliance with multiple logistical and safety standards. To compete effectively, businesses need to demonstrate capabilities in large-scale grounds maintenance, hold necessary accreditations, and ensure operatives are qualified for on-highway work. The open procurement method ensures transparency, providing a fair competitive environment for interested suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CP2550-24 Devon County Council Corporate Grounds Maintenance Contract

Notice Description

This is a contract to provide grounds maintenance services to DCC . The contract will consist primarily of grass cutting and hedge cutting.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a contract to provide grounds maintenance services to DCC . The contract will consist primarily of grass cutting and hedge cutting.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a649
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039877-2024
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

77300000 - Horticultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 202411 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 202411 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Symon Doliczny
Contact Email
symon.doliczny@devon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1392383000

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 4QD
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
TLK43 Devon CC

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Newtown and St Leonard's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LANDSCAPING CENTRE LTD (T/A IDVERDE

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