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16 Apr 2025 at 12:59

Summary of the contracting process

The NPTC Group of Colleges is seeking bids for a public procurement contract titled "NPTC - Grounds Maintenance." This tender involves grounds maintenance services across several sites with a focus on both southern and northern locations within the UK (regions UKL14, UKL15, UKL17, and UKL18). The process is currently in the tender stage, with the tender period ending on 22 May 2025 and an enquiry period open until 12 May 2025. This procurement, governed by Welsh devolved regulations and classified under CPV code 77314000, follows an open competition method and is valued at approximately £209,033 gross. The contracting process is overseen by the Crescent Purchasing Consortium, acting as a consultant.

This tender offers several opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, given the suitability criteria specified for the Lots. With a significant portion of the award criteria (60%) focused on price, along with considerations for quality/technical aspects (25%) and social value & sustainability (15%), businesses proficient in providing cost-effective, high-quality grounds maintenance services will find this opportunity attractive. The contract period spans from 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2028, guaranteeing a stable, long-term engagement for successful bidders. Companies specialising in grounds maintenance within the public sector will be well-suited to compete, particularly those that can demonstrate a solid track record and the ability to comply with the stringent quality and sustainability requirements.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

NPTC - Grounds Maintenance

Notice Description

NPTC - Grounds Maintenance with 2 Lots

Lot Information

Lot 1 - South Sites

Grounds Maintenance - South Sites

Lot 2 - North Sites

Grounds Maintenance - North Sites

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0503ff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015541-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£174,192 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£174,192 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NPTC Group of Colleges
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEATH
Postcode
SA10 7RF
Postcode Area
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL44 Neath Port Talbot
Delivery Location
TLL14 South West Wales, TLL15 Central Valleys, TLL17 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot, TLL18 Swansea

Local Authority
Neath Port Talbot
Electoral Ward
Bryn-coch South
Westminster Constituency
Neath and Swansea East

Further Information

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