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title: "Gardening and Grounds Maintenance contract across main campus and various satellite sites throughout Plymouth"
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# Gardening and Grounds Maintenance contract across main campus and various satellite sites throughout Plymouth

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-55c64438-ce0e-4a7c-bb32-1881cfa28656

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## Summary

The University of Plymouth, located in Plymouth, Devon, has completed the procurement process for a Gardening and Grounds Maintenance contract. This open procedure tender covers services across the main campus and various satellite sites throughout Plymouth. Classified under the industry category of grounds maintenance and landscaping services, the contract began on 1st March 2025 and will continue until 31st March 2029. The procurement was awarded on 30th January 2025 at a value of £388,480.46 to the supplier Cormac, a large scale organisation. This contract, suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), offers diverse delivery locations ranging from the British Oversea Territories to the United Kingdom.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance, landscape gardening, and landscape protection services, particularly those looking to expand operations within and beyond the city of Plymouth. Companies that can provide comprehensive service packages and have the capability to manage multiple sites will particularly benefit from this long-term contract. Due to the open procedure procurement method, there was potential for many businesses, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, to participate, thus fostering business growth and the possibility of long-term engagement with reputable institutions like the University of Plymouth.

## Notice

The University of Plymouth is welcoming tenders for the Gardening and Grounds Maintenance contract covering main campus and various satellite sites across Plymouth.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91406731-c439-473a-a450-229c988a6017 |
| 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 | 7 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2025 - 28 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £388,480 |
| 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 PLYMOUTH |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH, DEVON |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL4 8AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Drake |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 71421000 - Landscape gardening services
- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services
- 90721100 - Landscape protection services

## Release History

- 7 May 2025 at 10:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91406731-c439-473a-a450-229c988a6017

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91406731-c439-473a-a450-229c988a6017
  7th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=87232&B=UNIVERSITYPLYMOUTH
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/97185
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/about-us/university-structure/service-areas/procurement

## Provenance

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