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GSA Grounds Maintenance

GLASGOW SCHOOL OF ART

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 May 2025 at 15:34

Tender

27 Mar 2025 at 12:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "GSA Grounds Maintenance" contract, initiated by the Glasgow School of Art, focuses on providing grounds maintenance services at their locations in Glasgow and Forres. This contract falls under the category of services within the landscaping and grounds maintenance industry. Located in the region of Glasgow City, the procurement has reached the award stage, with key dates including the award notification on 15th May 2025 and the contract signing on 12th May 2025. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, as specified under the legal basis CELEX 32014L0024, and is covered by the GPA. The previously active tender stage included a submission deadline on 28th April 2025, offering a potential contract duration extendable up to a maximum of 5 years.

The awarding of this contract to Ramora Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise, provides a substantial business opportunity for companies specialising in landscape gardening and grounds maintenance services. The contract's emphasis on quality and competitive pricing highlights opportunities for similar SMEs to leverage their expertise and value propositions to compete in future tenders. Such procurements can drive business growth and establish strong client relationships in the public sector. Companies adept in delivering high-quality grounds maintenance services and familiar with electronic submission processes would likely find this contract suitable for fostering growth and expanding their portfolio within the educational sector governed by public law.

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Notice Title

GSA Grounds Maintenance

Notice Description

Landscaping and Grounds Mx services at Glasgow and Forres locations.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Grounds Maintenance services at Glasgow and Forres locations of Glasgow School of Art. Full description available in attached documents.

Renewal: Contract will include options to extend services up to a maximum of 5 years (60 months).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f96d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021923-2025
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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


CPV Codes

71421000 - Landscape gardening services

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£69,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 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
GLASGOW SCHOOL OF ART
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementteam@gsa.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1413534500

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G3 6RQ
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey, TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RAMORA

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