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245_25 Grounds Maintenance Services

ESPO

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25 Mar 2025 at 10:53

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15 Oct 2024 at 15:31

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Summary of the contracting process

ESPO has launched a framework agreement titled "245_25 Grounds Maintenance Services," under the CPV classification of Grounds Maintenance Services (77314000), aimed at providing a national solution for comprehensive grounds maintenance services across public bodies in the UK. This framework, initiated on 1 January 2025, covers various services including grass cutting, shrub maintenance, weeding, sports pitch marking, arboriculture, and winter services such as gritting. The contract period ends on 31 December 2026, with an option for extension up to 24 months. The framework consists of two defined lots: Lot 1 covers general grounds maintenance, whilst Lot 2 focuses on arboriculture services. The total value of the framework is estimated at £16,000,000, with £8,000,000 allocated per lot. Interested suppliers are invited to submit their electronic bids by 15 November 2024, 12:00 PM.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in grounds maintenance and arboriculture services, fostering expansion through long-term contracts and strategic partnerships. Given the framework's wide reach and substantial financial scope, SMEs and large enterprises with experience in the specific services required can benefit considerably. The framework's inclusion of various public sector entities, such as local authorities and NHS bodies, ensures diverse and extensive service applications, offering a robust platform for business development in the public sector. As the framework allows for multiple participants, it is well-suited for companies looking to enhance their portfolio and secure consistent revenue streams from public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

245_25 Grounds Maintenance Services

Notice Description

The framework provides a national solution that offers customers a range of grounds maintenance services including seasonal grass cutting, shrub maintenance, weeding, sports pitch marking, arboriculture services and winter grounds services such as gritting. The framework is split into two Lots.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Grounds Maintenance Services

This Lot covers general grounds maintenance services, including but not limited to: * The regular maintenance of grassed areas, hedges, shrub beds, hard landscape areas and sports facilities. * The planting, establishment and maintenance of shrub beds, hedges and bulbs at appropriate times. * The removal and disposal of rubbish, rubble, leaves and any other material considered detrimental to the appearance of the Customer's site(s). * The reinstatement as necessary of some grassed areas and shrubberies. * The maintenance of sports pitches including mowing and line marking. * The removal of snow and gritting of walkways and carparks. * The killing and removal of weeds.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period.

Lot 2 - Arboriculture Services

This Lot covers general arboriculture services, including but not limited to: * The maintenance of trees including pruning, crown raising, crown thinning, and crown reduction. * The complete felling, removal and disposal of trees. * Tree surveying

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ac44
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011062-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

77211400 - Tree-cutting services

77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£16,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 1-2 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
ESPO
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE19 1ES
Postcode Area
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Enderby
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
20
Supplier Names

ALBEN LANDSCAPES LIMITED

BEACONS TREE SERVICES LTD

CHEVRON GREEN SERVICES LIMITED

COUNTRYWIDE GROUNDS MAINTENANCE LIMITED

GLENDALE COUNTRYSIDE LIMITED

GOULD LANDSCAPES LIMITED

GREEN SCENERY LIMITED

GROUNDS, GARDENS & TREES LIMITED

IDVERDE LIMITED

JOHN O'CONNER (GROUNDS MAINTENANCE) LIMITED

JUST ASK ESTATE SERVICES LIMITED

KRINKELS UK LIMITED (Previously CONTINENTAL LANDSCAPES LIMITED)

MARK WALKER (GROUNDS MAINTENANCE) LIMITED

MITIE LANDSCAPES LIMITED

NORSE COMMERCIAL SERVICES LIMITED

PLATTS SPECIALIST SERVICES LTD

THOMPSON TREE SERVICES (UK) LTD

UK LANDSCAPES LIMITED

VERTAS GROUP LIMITED

ZION LANDSCAPES LIMITED

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