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Gardening

ALPHA RSL LIMITED

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18 Aug 2025 at 10:02

Summary of the contracting process

Alpha RSL Limited, a sub-central government public authority, has completed the procurement process for gardening services under a limited competition procurement method. The contract, titled "Gardening," involves locations across the United Kingdom, including Merseyside, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, and Cheshire. The services include grass cutting, hedge trimming, and weed treatment at residential schemes for an initial period of one year, with an option to extend for another year, contingent upon performance and resident satisfaction. The contract commenced on 18 August 2025, with a potential maximum duration of 24 months.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the landscaping and grounds maintenance industry. With a gross contract value of GBP 170,000, this contract is ideal for small to medium-sized enterprises specialising in landscape gardening services. Countrywide Grounds Maintenance Limited, an SME, successfully secured the contract, highlighting the potential for similarly sized companies to compete for similar contracts. Businesses with expertise in residential gardening and maintenance are particularly well-suited to fulfil the contract's requirements and expand their portfolios in public sector service provision.

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Notice Title

Gardening

Notice Description

"This is a Gardening Services Below Threshold Award Notice to replace existing Publication reference: 2025/S 000-046156 (correcting the reported contract length). Services to be provided at residential scheme. Minimum requirement; grass cutting, including edgings, hedge trimming/ shrub pruning and major pruning, weed treatment to paths, patios grassed and bed areas, clearing of leaves, removal of all debris from site, identify any resident patches with development manager before commencing works. Minimum time to be spent on site per visit to be agreed upon, usually 1 hour. Weekly visits adjusted for winter months. Any additional works carried out above agreed contract must be authorised by by Jess McKnight Geographical Locations: Edel Quinn House, Upton, CH49 6PN Alpha Court, Wallasey, CH45 8QR Gerard Corr,Wallasey, CH49 6PN St. Columbas, Wallasey, CH44 8EY Regents Court - Newcastle-Under-Lyme, ST5 8QZ Rocklands - Newcastle-Under-Lyme, ST5 8RE Barnfield - Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 2LS Poppyfields - Upton, Wirral, Merseyside, CH49 4AA Naseby Court - Prestwich, Bury, M25 1LG Laurence Deacon Court - St. Anne Street, Birkenhead, Wirral, CH41 3RS Greenside House, 260 St Aidans Drive, Norfolk Park, Sheffield, S2 2ND St Clements, Hobson Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 8DE 12 Months initial with option to renew of additional 12 months (Performance & Resident satisfaction dependent), up to a maximum of 24 months"

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058988
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049404-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71421000 - Landscape gardening services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
17 Aug 2025 - 17 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ALPHA RSL LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
rmcqueen@alpha-living.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
UPTON
Postcode
CH49 4AA
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD74 Wirral
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Moreton West and Saughall Massie
Westminster Constituency
Wallasey

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COUNTRYWIDE GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

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