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title: "University of Sunderland - Grounds Maintenance - AWARD"
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# University of Sunderland - Grounds Maintenance - AWARD

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-54e2f0b2-182e-4c31-aa6f-a2684daa2759

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## Summary

The University of Sunderland is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Contractor for a contract awarded on 15th November 2019, covering the services required from 1st November 2019 until 31st October 2022, with potential extensions based on performance. This procurement falls under the Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services category, processed through an open procedure. The estimated contract value is £492,634.09 and the contract location is Sunderland, North East England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance, horticultural services, and environmental landscaping, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Competitors would benefit from demonstrating experience in maintaining green areas, sports fields, and tree care services, positioning themselves favourably in a competitive landscape for public sector contracts.

## Notice

The University requires a Grounds Maintenance Contractor to maintain it's grounds for the period November 2019 to October 2022 Initially 3 Years with option to extend for 12 months plus 12 months depending on the performance of the supplier

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2afa3f41-dd91-4dbd-b0f7-d4b295e003bf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Nov 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2019 - 31 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £492,634 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR1 3SD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NURTURE LANDSCAPES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 77300000 - Horticultural services
- 77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas
- 77320000 - Sports fields maintenance services
- 77330000 - Floral-display services
- 77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming

## Release History

- 15 Nov 2019 at 15:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2afa3f41-dd91-4dbd-b0f7-d4b295e003bf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2afa3f41-dd91-4dbd-b0f7-d4b295e003bf
  15th November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://services.sunderland.ac.uk/finance/sections/procurement/

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