Award

DHC Gritting and Snow Clearance Services

DORSET HEALTHCARE UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

19 Sep 2025 at 11:54

Tender

18 Feb 2025 at 10:29

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, led by Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust, concerns the provision of gritting and snow clearance services across Dorset HealthCare sites. The procurement is classified under "Ice-clearing services" with CPV code 90630000, falling within the services category. Mitie Landscapes Limited was awarded the contract on 19th September 2025, following an open procedure. This contract, signed on 3rd September 2025 and valued at £201,476.95, includes the provision of winter services, such as snow clearance and gritting, for the region of UKK25. The tender involved an award criteria emphasizing quality and cost, but the related lots within the procurement stage were eventually cancelled post-award.

This contract presents a significant business growth opportunity for entities specialising in winter service provision, particularly those capable of operating in harsh weather conditions with the requisite equipment and support systems. The award criteria stressed both compliance and social value alongside financial assessments, making it suitable for businesses that can deliver quality services while adhering to economic and social standards. With a competitive bidding scenario involving nine bids, SMEs with robust service and support capabilities may find similar future opportunities with this or comparable trusts, especially given the open nature of the procurement method and the considerable contract value involved.

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Notice Title

DHC Gritting and Snow Clearance Services

Notice Description

Winter services for Dorset HealthCare sites, to include snow clearance and gritting.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Winter services for Dorset HealthCare sites, to include snow clearance and gritting.

Renewal: The contract can be extended by up to 24 months by mutual agreement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e318
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058112-2025
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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90620000 - Snow-clearing services

90630000 - Ice-clearing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£201,476 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 20255 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
DORSET HEALTHCARE UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Rebecca Moore
Contact Email
rebecca.moore28@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 1202277277

Buyer Location

Locality
POOLE
Postcode
BH17 0RB
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England), TLK25 Dorset

Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Canford Heath
Westminster Constituency
Mid Dorset and North Poole

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MITIE LANDSCAPES

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