Award

Provision of Landscape Works

BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 May 2025 at 11:12

Tender

26 Nov 2024 at 13:15

Summary of the contracting process

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council recently awarded a contract for the provision of landscape works to Tivoli Group Ltd. The procurement, which was conducted under an open procedure and covered by the GPA, involves comprehensive grounds maintenance services, including the upkeep of hedges and shrub areas throughout the Borough of Blackburn with Darwen. The total contract value is £640,000, and it was signed on 4th March 2025. This procurement falls within the industry category of grounds maintenance services, identified by the CPV code 77314000. The initial tender process had a significant interest, with submissions required by 6th January 2025 through an electronic submission platform.

The awarded tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in landscaping and grounds maintenance to expand their portfolio and establish a reputable presence within the public sector. Those with capabilities in delivering high-quality horticultural and maintenance services are well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. With criterions like quality, social value, and price shaping the award decision, companies that can combine competitive pricing with added value through sustainable practices and community engagement will likely excel in this sector. The open procurement method indicates a transparent competitive process, encouraging a wide range of suppliers to participate.

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Notice Title

Provision of Landscape Works

Notice Description

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council are looking to appoint a contractor to provide landscaping services that includes the maintenance of hedges, shrub areas, and general grounds maintenance duties within the Borough.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is looking to appoint a contractor to provide landscaping services that includes the maintenance of hedges, shrub areas, and general grounds maintenance duties within the Borough.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 24 months through two separate 12-month extension options.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c01b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028425-2025
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

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£640,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 202511 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
BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Luke Smith
Contact Email
luke.smith@blackburn.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKBURN
Postcode
BB1 7DY
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen
Delivery Location
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen

Local Authority
Blackburn with Darwen
Electoral Ward
Blackburn Central
Westminster Constituency
Blackburn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TIVOLI GROUP

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