--- title: "Provision of Grounds Maintenance Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-056a9878-34c7-4cb6-8f31-8707f56cf8b4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-056a9878-34c7-4cb6-8f31-8707f56cf8b4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-056a9878-34c7-4cb6-8f31-8707f56cf8b4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-056a9878-34c7-4cb6-8f31-8707f56cf8b4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL" published: "2024-08-06" --- # Provision of Grounds Maintenance Services Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-056a9878-34c7-4cb6-8f31-8707f56cf8b4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-056a9878-34c7-4cb6-8f31-8707f56cf8b4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-056a9878-34c7-4cb6-8f31-8707f56cf8b4.json) ## Summary Westmorland and Furness Council is seeking tenders for the Provision of Grounds Maintenance Services in Barrow and South Lakeland areas. The contract is advertised under the industry category CPV 77314000 (Grounds maintenance services) and is currently in the Tender stage. Interested suppliers must submit their bids by 6th September 2024, 14:00 BST. The procurement method is 'Open procedure (above threshold)', and the contract is set to commence on 1st April 2025, running until 31st March 2029. The contract has an estimated value of £2,000,000 and focuses on grass maintenance, shrub and hedge maintenance, planting and watering, litter removal, and other horticultural tasks. This tender presents substantial growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs equipped to scale their grounds maintenance operations. Businesses specializing in landscaping, horticultural services, and environmental management will find this contract highly suitable. By securing this contract, suppliers can ensure steady work over a four-year period, enhancing their portfolio and expanding their presence in the North West England region. With a comprehensive scope covering multiple maintenance areas, successful bidders can leverage this opportunity to build long-term relationships with the council and demonstrate their expertise in large-scale public sector projects. ## Notice Westmorland and Furness Council are inviting tenders from suitably experienced and qualified suppliers for the provision of scalable grounds maintenance services across the Barrow and South Lakeland areas initially; and be responsible for a wide range of services including: grass maintenance; shrub and hedge maintenance; planting and watering; litter removal and bin emptying well as other regular and ad-hoc horticultural and maintenance tasks relating to the management of these spaces. The tender is advertised via The Chest, if you are not already registered on the portal the help you need to get started can be found here https://www.the-chest.org.uk/. All details are in the documents within the tender and available via the above portal. Should you have any further questions please direct them via the messaging system on The Chest. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8425fbd1-8f30-4328-afdb-d13d0972c1b8 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL | | Locality | KENDAL | | Post town | Lancaster | | Postcode | LA9 4DQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria | | ITL 3 | TLD14 Westmorland and Furness | | Local authority | Westmorland and Furness | | Electoral ward | Kendal Strickland and Fell | | Westminster constituency | Westmorland and Lonsdale | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services ## Release History - 6 Aug 2024 at 07:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8425fbd1-8f30-4328-afdb-d13d0972c1b8 - 5 Aug 2024 at 11:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/429c7808-edaf-4aa1-9e5d-9c567ee06d6a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8425fbd1-8f30-4328-afdb-d13d0972c1b8 6th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/429c7808-edaf-4aa1-9e5d-9c567ee06d6a 5th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ - https://www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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