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ECL The Care & Wellbeing Company

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11 Nov 2025 at 11:18

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Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process pertains to a framework direct award for grounds maintenance services managed by ECL The Care & Wellbeing Company, a public body based in Chelmsford, UK. The procurement falls within the services industry category and is specifically focused on tasks like grass and lawn maintenance, shrub and hedge pruning, tree pruning, weed control, and litter picking. The award was finalised on 11th November 2025, with the value of the contract amounting to £174,666.97. The procurement stage is at the award phase, and this direct award method was carried out without prior calls for competition under legal provisions outside the scope of the directive. The procurement location is identified as UKH36.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for growth in the grounds maintenance sector, particularly for businesses specialising in comprehensive outdoor care services. Companies that offer cost-effective and high-quality grounds maintenance solutions, such as Mitie Landscapes, who were awarded this contract, would be well-placed to benefit. As this contract involves a framework arrangement with the possibility of a 12-month extension, businesses have the chance to secure long-term work. SMEs with the capacity to deliver efficient and environmentally responsible maintenance services are ideal candidates for similar contracts. This engagement highlights the demand for services that enhance public spaces, providing opportunities for businesses to expand their service portfolios and regional presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

https://www.ecl.org

Notice Description

This is a framework direct award for the provision of grounds maintenance service which includes Grass and lawn maintenance Shrub & hedge pruning - according to species and location Tree pruning - low level branches up to 2.2m Weed control with effective treatment and removal Sweeping / Litter Picking Leaf collections

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a framework call-off direct award for the provision of ground maintenance services which includes Grass and lawn maintenance Shrub & hedge pruning - according to species and location Tree pruning - low level branches up to 2.2m Weed control with effective treatment and removal Sweeping / Litter Picking Leaf collection

Options: 12 months extension

Procurement Information

This is a framework direct award

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05de75
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072704-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£174,666 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ECL The Care & Wellbeing Company
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Postcode Area
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MITIE Landscapes Ltd

Further Information

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