Award

Grounds Maintenance throughout SEHSCT

SOUTH EASTERN HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE TRUST

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Award

07 Aug 2025 at 11:56

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

07 Aug 2025 at 11:48

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust, a public authority within the central government framework and adhering to Northern Irish devolved regulations, has completed a procurement process titled "Grounds Maintenance throughout SEHSCT." Located in Belfast, UK, the Trust's procurement stage focuses on the award, with the contract running from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2026. The procurement method was direct, specifically a direct award, valued at £497,000, for the provision of grounds maintenance services across the Trust. A key date includes the standstill period which is set to conclude on 18th August 2025. The awarded supplier is S M Cuffey Landscapes, an SME based in Crossgar, UK.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the grounds maintenance industry that are looking to expand their operations in the public sector, specifically those with an SME classification. By securing such services under a direct award contract for a reputable public healthcare institution, businesses can solidify their reputation and gain valuable experience in managing large-scale service contracts. The continuity provided for SEHSCT's grounds maintenance ensures stable business growth and a platform to showcase quality service delivery, making it particularly beneficial for SMEs seeking to establish long-term relationships with governmental bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Grounds Maintenance throughout SEHSCT

Notice Description

For the provision of Grounds Maintenance work throughout the South Eastern Health and Social care Trust for a a period of 12 months at a cost of PS497,000.00. Scheduled and monitored work.

Procurement Information

This tender award is to allow for the continuation of Grounds Maintenance services and to allow SEHSCT to complete other tendering options.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05834c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046892-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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
£497,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH EASTERN HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@setrust.hscni.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT16 1RH
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lisburn and Castlereagh
Electoral Ward
Dundonald
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

S M CUFFEY LANDSCAPES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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