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title: "GB-Bristol: Grass Cutting Services - National Forest"
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# GB-Bristol: Grass Cutting Services - National Forest

Buyer: FORESTRY ENGLAND (FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE FORESTRY COMMISSION)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-53c11e35-2046-45e9-a441-720ab6fa17f2

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## Summary

The buying organisation for this procurement process is Forestry England, acting on behalf of the Forestry Commission. The title of the procurement is "Grass Cutting Services - National Forest," falling under the industry category of grounds maintenance services. The location for service delivery is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, with a deadline for submission on May 18, 2023. The contract period is set to start on July 1, 2023, and end on June 30, 2028.

This tender for grass cutting services in the National Forest presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly small or medium enterprises (SMEs), due to the contracting authority's consideration for SME participation. Businesses in the grounds maintenance services industry would be well-suited to compete in this open procedure procurement. The minimum contract value is GBP 100,000, with a total value of GBP 500,000. Interested parties should take note of the specific service requirements outlined in the tender specification for successful participation.

## Notice

Grass Cutting Services for the National Forest and North Staffordshire. Full details of services required are provided in the Specification. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8684dc07-ec87-4410-b1c5-16799fb68752 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 18 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2023 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| 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 | FORESTRY ENGLAND (FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE FORESTRY COMMISSION) |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2023 at 13:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8684dc07-ec87-4410-b1c5-16799fb68752

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8684dc07-ec87-4410-b1c5-16799fb68752
  17th April 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Bristol:-Grass-Cutting-Services---National-Forest/W55MNAJV4P
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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