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title: "Grounds Maintenance Operatives Provision of Labour - 2017 Season - RFQ 15162692"
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# Grounds Maintenance Operatives Provision of Labour - 2017 Season - RFQ 15162692

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-36d2b3bd-134d-422b-9381-3c9c525a769b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Lancashire County Council seeking bids for the "Grounds Maintenance Operatives Provision of Labour - 2017 Season" contract, valued at approximately £40,000. This contract falls under the classification of grounds maintenance services and was published on 17th February 2017. The tender period ended on 28th February 2017, with the contract scheduled to commence on 1st April 2017 and run until 31st October 2017. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, ensuring widespread competition among potential suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in grounds maintenance and related services. Firms with a strong capability to deliver quality labour for grounds maintenance in the North West of England, especially those categorised as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE), are well-positioned to compete for this contract. The involvement of a local authority like Lancashire County Council can create long-term partnerships for successful bidders, potentially leading to further contract opportunities in public sector work.

## Notice

Grounds Maintenance Operatives Provision of Labour - 2017 Season Additional information: Please note, the contract value is estimated approximately at PS40,000.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1259c20-2ef6-4a0e-808b-98ccd3f7b952 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Oct 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| 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 | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 8XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ADJ |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 12 May 2017 at 11:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1259c20-2ef6-4a0e-808b-98ccd3f7b952
- 17 Feb 2017 at 15:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/972005c1-19f7-4114-9fdb-9d41f089a0c3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1259c20-2ef6-4a0e-808b-98ccd3f7b952
  12th May 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/972005c1-19f7-4114-9fdb-9d41f089a0c3
  17th February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www3.lancashire.gov.uk/corporate/web/?siteid=6864&pageid=41137&e=e
  To apply, please select this link

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