Tender

Grounds Maintenance and Associated Services

CITY OF LINCOLN

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08 Nov 2024 at 09:55

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07 Nov 2024 at 18:29

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Lincoln Council is seeking to procure a contractor for Grounds Maintenance and Associated Services within its boundary. This contract commences on 1st July 2025, with a Mobilisation Period lasting until 31st August 2026, during which no costs will be reimbursed. The subsequent Service Period, beginning on 1st September 2026, will last until 31st March 2035, with no break until this period ends. The total contract duration is 9 years and 9 months, with an option to extend the Service Period for an additional 8 years. The procurement falls under the "Horticultural services" industry category and employs a selective procurement method (restricted procedure), with significant stages including electronic submission by 9th December 2024 and bid validity for 90 days.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in horticultural services to secure a long-term contract with a well-known regional authority. Firms experienced in grounds maintenance and related services will find this contract suitable for showcasing their capability and benefiting from steady work over an extended period. The City of Lincoln's continuity in service requirements and potential extension period also provide a strategic growth opportunity for businesses looking to expand their presence in the public sector. Participation is streamlined via an electronic submission process, making it accessible for well-prepared businesses to compete effectively.

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Notice Title

Grounds Maintenance and Associated Services

Notice Description

The Contract will commence with effect from 1st July 2025 and will be for a period of 9 years and 9 months, ending on 31st March 2035. The above period will cover both the Mobilisation Period and Service Period. The Mobilisation Period will cover the period 1st July 2025 to 31st August 2026 (1 year 2 months), during which no costs will be reimbursed. This will be followed by the Service Period (delivery of services) which will cover the period 1st September 2026 to 31st March 2035 (8 years 7 months). Commencement of renumeration will be effective from this date. It should be noted that the above contract period will be for the combined duration of the above (Mobilisation and Service Period) and there will be no break until this period ends. For clarity this period will commence on 1st July 2025 and will continue until 31st March 2025. In addition to this, there will be the option to extend the Service Period for one further period of 8 years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

he City of Lincoln Council is seeking to procure a contractor to deliver Grounds Maintenance and Associated Services within its boundary. The Contract will commence (Starting Date) with effect from 1st September 2024 and will be for a period of 10 years and 7 months, ending on 31st March 2035. The above period will cover the Mobilisation period (1st September 2024 to 31st August 2026) during which no costs will be reimbursed. This will then be followed by the Service Period (delivery of services) which will commence on 1st September 2026 with the duration of this element being 8 years and 7 months. Commencement of renumeration will be effect from this date. Please note that the initial contract period will be for the combined duration of the above (Mobilisation and Service Period) and there will be no break until this period ends. For clarity this period will commence on 1st September 2024 and will continue until 31st March 2035. In addition to this, there will be the option to extend the Service Period for one further period of 8 years, expiring 31st March 2043.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b4dd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036198-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

77300000 - Horticultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
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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