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title: "he aim of the procurement is to ensure an effective approach is taken which will meet the current and future needs of the organisation and the educational establishments who buy in to the contracts. Property Services manages a number of assets and customers on behalf of the Council, providing access to a range of services some of which are from supply chain partners, these services form part of this service offer. The assets and customers can be broadly defined as: 1) Corporate Buildings 2) Maintained Schools and Nurseries 3) Academies and Free Schools 4) Libraries 5) Adults and Children's Social Care faciliti"
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# he aim of the procurement is to ensure an effective approach is taken which will meet the current and future needs of the organisation and the educational establishments who buy in to the contracts. Property Services manages a number of assets and customers on behalf of the Council, providing access to a range of services some of which are from supply chain partners, these services form part of this service offer. The assets and customers can be broadly defined as: 1) Corporate Buildings 2) Maintained Schools and Nurseries 3) Academies and Free Schools 4) Libraries 5) Adults and Children's Social Care faciliti

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-51155ecb-1875-4bd2-88c3-0e9a0fd9dce8

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council is overseeing a procurement process titled "Effective Approach to Future Needs of the Organisation and Educational Establishments." The industry category is focused on grounds maintenance services and other related facilities management activities such as tree pruning, security services, waste management, and cleaning services. The procurement process has reached the awarding stage, with notable awards being dated 7th August 2024. The contract period is set from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2031. The services will be delivered across a wide range of locations including corporate buildings, schools, libraries, and social care facilities in the United Kingdom and potentially globally. Key services include grounds maintenance, building cleaning, waste management, pest control, security, and snow clearing.

This tender provides significant opportunities for business growth, especially for SMEs, as the project requires reliable providers for critical facilities management services across various property types. Businesses that specialise in grounds maintenance, security services, waste management, and cleaning services are particularly well-suited to compete. The substantial contract value of £38,570,000 GBP over a seven-year period highlights the potential for long-term business partnerships with East Sussex County Council. Ensuring a safer, cleaner, and more efficient operational environment for both staff and the public, this procurement, managed through a selective restricted procedure, is an exceptional opportunity for businesses looking to expand their service offerings and establish a strong foothold in the public sector.

## Notice

The aim of the procurement is to ensure an effective approach is taken which will meet the current and future needs of the organisation and the educational establishments who buy in to the contracts. Property Services manages a number of assets and customers on behalf of the Council, providing access to a range of services some of which are from supply chain partners, these services form part of this service offer. The assets and customers can be broadly defined as: 1) Corporate Buildings 2) Maintained Schools and Nurseries 3) Academies and Free Schools 4) Libraries 5) Adults and Children's Social Care facilities The services to be included in the procurement are; 1) Grounds Maintenance & Arboriculture Services 2) Building, Washrooms and Window Cleaning Services 3) Waste and Confidential Waste Services 4) Pest Control Services 5) Security - Manned and Patrol Services 6) Gritting and Snow Clearing Services These services are critical to the operation of all our corporate and non-corporate sites. Having a reliable supplier or suppliers in place for these types of services means we can provide a safer, cleaner and a more welcoming environment for both staff and the public. This can lead to more productivity and reduce any staff or public risk. These services are carried out in civic offices, historic, operational and commercial buildings, social care premises, libraries, and schools (including academies and free schools). Please see the tender documentation for further information on how you can bid for these services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd9dabd1-7600-4b97-ad1a-bd74a7ff9e66 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £38,570,000 |
| 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 | EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEWES |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN7 1UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Lewes |
| Electoral ward | Lewes Priory |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | ACCUGRIT; AGS ONE; AP SECURITY (APS; CHURCHILL CONTRACT SERVICES; VEOLIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services
- 77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming
- 79710000 - Security services
- 79993100 - Facilities management services
- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services
- 90620000 - Snow-clearing services
- 90911200 - Building-cleaning services
- 90911300 - Window-cleaning services
- 90922000 - Pest-control services

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2024 at 09:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd9dabd1-7600-4b97-ad1a-bd74a7ff9e66
- 3 Mar 2023 at 12:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21e356f3-c102-434a-8f26-a2ef79718731

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd9dabd1-7600-4b97-ad1a-bd74a7ff9e66
  7th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21e356f3-c102-434a-8f26-a2ef79718731
  3rd March 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login?cid=esussex
  Proactis Supplier Network

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