--- title: "Grounds Maintenance and Associated Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-17fa8bdf-c075-4dc0-9765-67e0ad2ba4dc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-17fa8bdf-c075-4dc0-9765-67e0ad2ba4dc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-17fa8bdf-c075-4dc0-9765-67e0ad2ba4dc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-17fa8bdf-c075-4dc0-9765-67e0ad2ba4dc.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CITY OF LINCOLN" published: "2024-11-08" --- # Grounds Maintenance and Associated Services Buyer: CITY OF LINCOLN Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-17fa8bdf-c075-4dc0-9765-67e0ad2ba4dc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-17fa8bdf-c075-4dc0-9765-67e0ad2ba4dc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-17fa8bdf-c075-4dc0-9765-67e0ad2ba4dc.json) ## Summary The City of Lincoln Council is initiating a procurement process for "Grounds Maintenance and Associated Services" with a contract value of £70,000,000. This falls under the "Horticultural services" industry category (CPV code 77300000) and will be delivered within England. The procurement follows a restricted procedure (above threshold) and is currently in the tender stage, with tender documentation available for review. The contract is set to begin on 1st July 2025 and will run until 31st March 2035, covering both the mobilisation period (1st July 2025 to 31st August 2026) and the service period (1st September 2026 to 31st March 2035). There is an option to extend the service period for an additional 8 years, from 1st April 2035 to 31st March 2043. All tenders must be submitted by 12:00 pm on 9th December 2024. This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance and related horticultural services to secure a long-term, high-value contract with the City of Lincoln Council. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. The contract's extensive duration and significant budget present a solid foundation for business growth, offering stability and the potential for expanding service portfolios. Competent contractors with proven experience in similar projects will be well-suited to compete for this opportunity, which aligns with the critical need for maintaining public urban spaces. Successful bidders will gain visibility and build a strong relationship with a public sector organisation committed to long-term partnerships. ## Notice The City of Lincoln Council is seeking to procure a contractor to deliver Grounds Maintenance and Associated Services. The Contract will commence with effect from 1st July 2025 and will be for a period of 9 years and 10 months, ending on 31st March 2035. The above period will cover both the Mobilisation Period and Service Period. The Mobilisation Period will cover the period 1st July 2025 to 31st August 2026 (1 year 3 months), during which no costs will be reimbursed. This will be followed by the Service Period (delivery of services) which will cover the period 1st September 2026 to 31st March 2035 (8 years 7 months). Commencement of renumeration will be effective from this date. It should be noted that the above contract period will be for the combined duration of the above (Mobilisation and Service Period) and there will be no break until this period ends. For clarity this period will commence on 1st July 2025 and will continue until 31st March 2025. In addition to this, there will be the option to extend the Service Period for one further period of 8 years (1st April 2035 to 31st March 2043). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b60f378c-488d-4ee5-b1e6-65686271f571 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2043 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £70,000,000 | | 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 | CITY OF LINCOLN | | Locality | LINCOLN | | Post town | Lincoln | | Postcode | LN1 1DD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire | | ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC | | Local authority | Lincoln | | Electoral ward | Carholme | | Westminster constituency | Lincoln | | 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 - 77300000 - Horticultural services ## Release History - 8 Nov 2024 at 09:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b60f378c-488d-4ee5-b1e6-65686271f571 - 7 Nov 2024 at 18:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/719dc6cf-0a3a-40d4-a5e9-c8515a5a09c9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b60f378c-488d-4ee5-b1e6-65686271f571 8th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/719dc6cf-0a3a-40d4-a5e9-c8515a5a09c9 7th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.lincoln.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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