--- title: "CBC-1585-FW-TS Grounds Maintenance Service - ESPO Framework 245_21 - LOT 1 - AWARD" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5b370269-8880-436c-ad8e-fd31bd8ed51d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5b370269-8880-436c-ad8e-fd31bd8ed51d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5b370269-8880-436c-ad8e-fd31bd8ed51d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5b370269-8880-436c-ad8e-fd31bd8ed51d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2024-05-20" --- # CBC-1585-FW-TS Grounds Maintenance Service - ESPO Framework 245_21 - LOT 1 - AWARD Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5b370269-8880-436c-ad8e-fd31bd8ed51d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5b370269-8880-436c-ad8e-fd31bd8ed51d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5b370269-8880-436c-ad8e-fd31bd8ed51d.json) ## Summary The Central Bedfordshire Council has awarded a contract for Grounds Maintenance Services under the ESPO Framework 245_21 - LOT 1. The contract is valued at £450,000 and is active from April 2024 to April 2027. The procurement stage was an Award, with a tender period ending on November 22, 2023. Businesses in the grounds maintenance services industry, particularly those providing landscaping services, may find opportunities for growth through this tender. The procurement process was managed by the Central Bedfordshire Council, providing support and information to guide bidders. The contract will commence in April 2024 for a duration of 3 years. Businesses interested in providing grounds maintenance services in the UK, Europe, and other regions specified in the delivery addresses may consider competing. The procurement method details were not specified, indicating flexibility in the tendering process. ## Notice Grounds Maintenance Service - ESPO Framework 245 - 21 LOT 1 Please READ/follow the information and guidance supplied below and within the Tender documents, this will help with your tender submission. Word count limits apply, any information going over will not be considered. Respond to ALL questions. Additional documents or information not required will be disregarded. Please note timeline with regards to questions and submission dates. All communication/correspondence and clarifications must be sent via the In-tend portal. Do not contact the Service area for information, please use the correspondence facility Regularly view the 'Clarification' tab for updates or responses to questions received by bidders. Questions asked together with the response, will be made available to all bidders (if not P&C), this to ensure a fair and consistent approach to all. Avoid uploading your return just prior to closing deadline as you may incur IT issues and we will not accept Tender Returns via e-mail. The Council will provide as much support and information as it can to help guide you through the Tender process. 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Target contract commencement date: April 2024 Contract term: 3 years ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2361c42a-4499-4c36-b4f6-5f1a3619d68f | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 May 2024 | | Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 26 Mar 2024 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 1 Apr 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £450,000 | | 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 | CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | SHEFFORD | | Post town | Stevenage | | Postcode | SG17 5TQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire | | Local authority | Central Bedfordshire | | Electoral ward | Shefford | | Westminster constituency | Hitchin | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | GOULD LANDSCAPES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services ## Release History - 20 May 2024 at 09:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2361c42a-4499-4c36-b4f6-5f1a3619d68f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2361c42a-4499-4c36-b4f6-5f1a3619d68f 20th May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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