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title: "SOL-Schools Grounds Maintenance - AWARD"
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buyer: "COVENTRY - SOLIHULL - WARWICKSHIRE"
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# SOL-Schools Grounds Maintenance - AWARD

Buyer: COVENTRY - SOLIHULL - WARWICKSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-100c0377-404f-4250-8525-17b281ddf13c

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## Summary

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking services for grounds maintenance through a framework agreement entitled "SOL-Schools Grounds Maintenance - AWARD". This procurement, classified under the CPV code for Grounds Maintenance Services, will take place in the West Midlands, focusing on schools and educational establishments. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the contract period spans from 14 August 2018 to 13 August 2021, with a possibility of a one-year extension, resulting in a maximum contract duration of four years. The anticipated value of the contract is £3 million, with award decisions expected to be made following the competitive tender process which has now been completed.

This framework presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance services, particularly those offering solutions in general upkeep, tree maintenance, and artificial surface repairs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the council aims to award contracts to between three and five suppliers per lot, which can foster growth for local service providers in the West Midlands region. This is an excellent opportunity for businesses looking to establish long-term relationships with public authorities and expand their service offerings.

## Notice

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council is to establish Framework Agreements for the provision of Grounds Maintenance Services for use by Schools and other educational establishments within the borough of Solihull and for potential use by other authorities and bodies within the West Midlands. The contract will be divided into 3 Lots 1. General Grounds Maintenance 2. Maintenance of Trees 3. Maintenance and Repair of Astra Turf or Artificial Surfaces The anticipation is to award Framework Agreements to between 3 and 5 suppliers per lot following a competitive procurement process, which will be based on actual school sites and their requirements. The framework will be established for an Initial Term of 3 Years with 1 x 1 year extension option up to a maximum 4 year contract term.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d9a4e69-b3f1-4076-bb49-3b260b90fff1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 29 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 13 Aug 2018 - 13 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COVENTRY - SOLIHULL - WARWICKSHIRE |
| Locality | SOLIHULL |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B91 3QB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG32 Solihull |
| Local authority | Solihull |
| Electoral ward | St Alphege |
| Westminster constituency | Solihull West and Shirley |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | FAIRWAYS CONTRACTING; GLENDALE GROUNDS MANAGEMENT; IDVERDE; JOHN O'CONNER (GROUNDS MAINTENANCE; OAKLEAF GROUNDS SERVICES PART OF OAKLEAF COMMERCIAL SERVICES; SITE MAINTENANCE SERVICES (WEST MIDLANDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services
- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services
- 77320000 - Sports fields maintenance services
- 77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming

## Release History

- 16 Nov 2018 at 11:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d9a4e69-b3f1-4076-bb49-3b260b90fff1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d9a4e69-b3f1-4076-bb49-3b260b90fff1
  16th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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