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Grounds maintenance contract for the three Outdoor Activity Centres (Herd Farm, West Leeds Activity Centre and the South Leeds Youth Hub)

LEEDS CITY COUNCIL

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Award

09 May 2025 at 14:17

Award

09 May 2025 at 12:52

Summary of the contracting process

Leeds City Council has awarded a contract to Groundcare Management Ltd for grounds maintenance services at the three outdoor activity centres: Herd Farm, West Leeds Activity Centre, and the South Leeds Youth Hub. The procurement falls under the industry category of grounds maintenance services and was executed through a selective procurement method known as competitive dialogue. The latest contract was signed on 30th April 2025, with the tender status now marked as complete and the contract currently active. This procurement process adheres to the legal basis of Directive 2014/24/EU and aligns with general public service classifications. The contract is valued at £44,000 in the initial stage of maintenance activities scheduled for specific months of the year.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in grounds maintenance and similar services, as evidenced by its current handling by Groundcare Management Ltd, an SME based in Leeds. The project offers a stable influx of work over its contract period starting in May 2025, providing ample potential for business growth, especially for companies with expertise in maintaining large areas like outdoor activity centres. With the contract being active, businesses equipped with relevant capabilities can aspire to seek similar opportunities in the public sector or potentially partner with key players like Leeds City Council for future projects. The direct engagement and availability of competitive dialogue in such projects also suggest opportunities for businesses to present innovative and cost-effective solutions, thereby strengthening their market position.

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Notice Title

Grounds maintenance contract for the three Outdoor Activity Centres (Herd Farm, West Leeds Activity Centre and the South Leeds Youth Hub)

Notice Description

Groundcare to provide grounds maintenance services to the three activity centres. Specifically at Herd Farm for Groundcare to do the grass cutting of sloped banks (May/June/July/August/September.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Groundcare to provide grounds maintenance services to the three activity centres. Specifically at Herd Farm for Groundcare to do the grass cutting of sloped banks (May/June/July/August/September.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050fc5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020136-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialogue
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£44,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£44,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
8 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEEDS CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sakiander Ali
Contact Email
cpu@leeds.gov.uk, sakiander.ali@leeds.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01133367781

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 1UR
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GROUNDCARE MANAGEMENT

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