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Grounds Maintenance Services

THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER

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23 May 2025 at 17:04

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Westminster, located in London, is seeking to establish a single contract for Grounds Maintenance Services, encompassing both indoor and outdoor plant management across its campuses. This tender is classified under the services category and adheres to an open procurement method with a competitive flexible procedure. Interested parties must submit a Supplier Selection Questionnaire by 24th June 2025 at 12:00 PM BST, followed by an evaluation phase that could lead to a negotiation and final tender stage. The contract's value is estimated at £500,000, and the awarded contract is expected to commence on 1st November 2025 and conclude by 31st October 2028, with the potential for extensions.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance, horticulture, or facility management to expand their client base and secure a long-term, potentially extendable contract with a prestigious institution. SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises) are encouraged to participate, making this an excellent opportunity for these businesses to demonstrate their capabilities in service delivery methodology, resource management, and cost efficiencies. The focus on innovation and sustainability indicates that companies with a strong commitment to social value and eco-friendly practices may especially stand out in the selection process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Grounds Maintenance Services

Notice Description

Grounds Maintenance Services and indoor plants: The University is seeking establish a single contract to manage its Grounds Maintenance and internal/external plant services across all University Campuses. The new contract will aim to maintain the standard of existing services and improve on them, where possible. In addition, there will be an aim to: *Develop and maintain a plant asset list across all sites? *Improve reporting and KPI management *Seek efficiencies and cost savings within the contract, where possible.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend for 2 years or 2 x 1 year extensions

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0524c0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027033-2025
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
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W1B 2HW
Postcode Area
West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
West End
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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