Award

P-0222 - Grounds Maintenance River Valleys & Urban Green Space

MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Mar 2025 at 07:53

Tender

25 Nov 2024 at 15:02

Summary of the contracting process

Manchester City Council has awarded a contract for the maintenance of river valleys and urban green spaces under the title "P-0222 - Grounds Maintenance River Valleys & Urban Green Space". This procurement falls under the industry category of Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, and apicultural services (CPV code 77000000). The process has been completed, with the contract now active. The tender method used was an open procedure, ensuring transparency and wide competition. The total contract value is £811,559.05, with Tivoli Group Limited selected as the service provider. Key dates include the initial award date of 25th February 2025, with the entire process overseen by Manchester City Council.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in environmental and landscaping services, especially those capable of delivering high-quality maintenance services for green spaces. The emphasis on quality, social value, and environmental impact in the award criteria indicates that businesses committed to sustainability and community benefits will have a competitive edge. Additionally, businesses offering innovative and cost-effective solutions can capitalise on the 40% weightage given to price criteria. The project’s three-year duration, with an optional two-year extension, offers a stable and long-term engagement for successful bidders. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, fostering growth and scale in local and regional markets.

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Notice Title

P-0222 - Grounds Maintenance River Valleys & Urban Green Space

Notice Description

Manchester City Council are seeking a service provider to maintain river valleys and urban green spaces.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Further details are set out in the procurement documents

Renewal: Extension available for 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.5 includes the extension period

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04be7d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009783-2025
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

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£813,563 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£813,563 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£811,559 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 202512 months 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
MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Josh Ward
Contact Email
joshua.ward@manchester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1612345000

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M60 2LA
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TIVOLI GROUP

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