Award

SAS/2025/848 - Grounds Maintenance

SCOTTISH AMBULANCE SERVICE

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Award

04 Jun 2025 at 09:09

Tender

28 Feb 2025 at 11:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Ambulance Service, located in Edinburgh, recently completed the award stage of its procurement process for grounds maintenance services, under the project code SAS/2025/848. Classified within the horticultural services industry, this contract covered multiple regions including East Central, South East, North, West Central, and South West, all within the UKM region. The open procedure method was utilised, adhering to the legal basis of CELEX 32014L0024. This procurement entered the award stage on 4th June 2025, with contracts signed between 14th and 15th May 2025. While some lots were cancelled, awards were made with specific suppliers, marking the conclusion of this tender process.

This procurement presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance and horticultural services. The awarded contracts offer the potential for growth through sustained work across various UK regions, appealing to businesses with the capacity to manage large-scale maintenance operations. The Scottish Ambulance Service's preference for open procedures and emphasis on quality combined with competitive pricing further opens the door for SMEs and large enterprises alike, allowing diverse business structures a fair chance to compete. This environment encourages competitive bidding and enables suppliers to establish robust partnerships with public entities.

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Notice Title

SAS/2025/848 - Grounds Maintenance

Notice Description

Grounds maintenance

Lot Information

East Central

Grounds Maintenance

Renewal: 2 x 12 months

South East

Grounds Maintenance

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions

North

Grounds Maintenance

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions

West Central

Grounds Maintenance

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions

South West

Grounds Maintenance

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e892
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029732-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

77300000 - Horticultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£65,302 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20259 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
SCOTTISH AMBULANCE SERVICE
Contact Name
Nicola Hart
Contact Email
nicola.hart@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

COUNTRYWIDE GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

D S MCG

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