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Ayrshire College Grounds Maintenance Service

AYRSHIRE COLLEGE

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Summary of the contracting process

Ayrshire College, located in Kilmarnock, is seeking contractors for the "Ayrshire College Grounds Maintenance Service." This open procurement process aims to secure year-round grounds maintenance services, including winter gritting and snow clearance, for its Ayr and Kilmarnock campuses. The service is expected to commence on 19 April 2021, with the tender period having concluded on 13 April 2021. The project falls under the education sector and is primarily classified as a service contract, valued at £66,000. The winning bid was awarded to MITIE Landscapes Ltd, marking the completion stage of this procurement.

This grounds maintenance contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in landscaping, horticulture, and facilities management. Suppliers exceeding the basic qualifications, such as possessing SSIP membership (e.g., CHAS), and demonstrating experience in similar service contracts will be well-suited to compete. Additionally, with factors like potential community benefits involved, including providing work experience and apprenticeship opportunities, this contract could significantly aid in business growth while contributing to local community development.

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Notice Title

Ayrshire College Grounds Maintenance Service

Notice Description

Ayrshire College is seeking a contractor to carry out all year round grounds maintenance work, including winter gritting and snow clearance as required, at its Ayr and Kilmarnock campuses. The service is to begin 19 April 2021.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The College is seeking contractor/contractors to carry out all year round grounds maintenance work, including winter gritting and snow clearance when required, at its Ayr and Kilmarnock campuses.

Options: The contract is for 2 years with the option to extend for a further 2 one-year periods at the sole discretion of Ayrshire College.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000647428
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY415242
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£66,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
AYRSHIRE COLLEGE
Contact Name
Kathleen Harper
Contact Email
kathleen.harper@ayrshire.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1563523501

Buyer Location

Locality
KILMARNOCK
Postcode
KA1 3HY
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire, TLM94 South Ayrshire

Local Authority
East Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Kilmarnock West and Crosshouse
Westminster Constituency
Kilmarnock and Loudoun

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MITIE LANDSCAPES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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