---
title: "Routine Schools Grounds Maintenance Contract 2018"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-581209ff-e9cb-4a35-a372-ff8ffa07889a"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-581209ff-e9cb-4a35-a372-ff8ffa07889a"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-581209ff-e9cb-4a35-a372-ff8ffa07889a.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-581209ff-e9cb-4a35-a372-ff8ffa07889a.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2018-02-01"
---

# Routine Schools Grounds Maintenance Contract 2018

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-581209ff-e9cb-4a35-a372-ff8ffa07889a

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-581209ff-e9cb-4a35-a372-ff8ffa07889a)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-581209ff-e9cb-4a35-a372-ff8ffa07889a.json)

## Summary

The Lancashire County Council is seeking bids for the "Routine Schools Grounds Maintenance Contract 2018", an open procurement process focused on grounds maintenance services across 158 individual schools within its jurisdiction. Each school will have a separate contract, with an estimated spending range of £0 to £12,000 per school, totalling between £0 and £253,720. The tender period ends on 20th February 2018, with the contracts slated to commence from 1st March 2018 and last until 28th February 2019. This initiative represents a significant opportunity for service providers to engage in long-term maintenance partnerships within the educational sector in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their service offerings in grounds maintenance. Businesses specialising in outdoor maintenance, landscaping, and environmental services would find this contract particularly advantageous. Given the open procurement method employed, a diverse range of suppliers can compete, thereby fostering a competitive environment that encourages innovative service delivery and quality enhancements in school grounds maintenance.

## Notice

Contracts for routine grounds maintenance at schools throughout the boundaries of Lancashire County Council. Each school has an individual contract. This tender features 158 individual schools, with a historic annual estimated spend of between PS0 - PS12,000 per school. The contracts are between the individual School and the Supplier. Additional information: Please not the value of the contract is an estimate. The range is between PS0 - PS12,000 per school, which means the total contract value is PS0 - PS253,720.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/621a4189-2883-445a-811d-8d2952d9dca1 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2018 - 28 Feb 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 8RL |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 1 Feb 2018 at 10:35 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/621a4189-2883-445a-811d-8d2952d9dca1
- 1 Feb 2018 at 10:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/621a4189-2883-445a-811d-8d2952d9dca1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/621a4189-2883-445a-811d-8d2952d9dca1
  20th February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www3.lancashire.gov.uk/corporate/web/?siteid=6864&pageid=41137&e=e
  To apply please use this link

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-581209ff-e9cb-4a35-a372-ff8ffa07889a. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-581209ff-e9cb-4a35-a372-ff8ffa07889a.json.