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title: "Grounds Maintenance Services: Purbeck"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "PURBECK DISTRICT COUNCIL"
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# Grounds Maintenance Services: Purbeck

Buyer: PURBECK DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5c902d58-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

Purbeck District Council has initiated a tender for "Grounds Maintenance Services: Purbeck," aimed at securing grounds maintenance for various amenity areas throughout the Purbeck District in England. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the successful applicant set to manage contracts from 1 April 2017 to 31 March 2025, which may be extended by an additional two years. The total contract value is £778,400. Proposals must have been submitted by 16:00 on 16 December 2016 to ensure consideration for this opportunity.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance services, particularly those experienced in managing diverse natural landscapes and historical sites, such as ancient monuments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. With the long-term nature of the contract, there is also potential for establishing lasting partnerships with the local council, enhancing credibility and furthering business development in the region.

## Notice

Tender for the Provision of Grounds Maintenance Services to Purbeck District Council. The Council is seeking tenders from suitably qualified companies to provide grounds maintenance services to Purbeck District Council The Council currently maintains a variety of amenity areas across the District of Purbeck including grassed / lawed areas, ditches, woodland, closed cemeteries and natural grassland habitat. In addition the Wareham Walls (which are a scheduled ancient monument and surround the town of Wareham) are to be maintained as part of this contract. They consist of a series of huge earthen banks and ditches and were originally built in the Saxon period as defensive structures. The successful tenderer will contract with Purbeck District Council for a period of eight years with the possibility of a two year extension. All correspondence and / or a request for the tendering instructions should be directed to Mr Richard Conway Environment Manager, Public Health and Housing Services, Purbeck District Council, Westport House, Worgret Road, Wareham Dorset BH20 4PP. richardconway@purbeck-dc.gov.uk 01929 557267 The closing date for all tenders to be submitted to Purbeck District Council is 16:00hrs 16th December 2016.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79ddad89-ba10-4e40-9078-53696a515bc2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £778,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £475,800 |
| 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 | PURBECK DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | WAREHAM |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH20 4PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Electoral ward | Wareham |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Dorset and North Poole |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LOWTHER FORESTRY GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2017 at 16:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79ddad89-ba10-4e40-9078-53696a515bc2
- 5 Dec 2016 at 10:54 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4808d29-67c2-4712-97f0-6cb0fd50b336
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4808d29-67c2-4712-97f0-6cb0fd50b336

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79ddad89-ba10-4e40-9078-53696a515bc2
  12th January 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4808d29-67c2-4712-97f0-6cb0fd50b336
  5th December 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b9143fb2-4d3a-4f4e-9faf-4fe16f5022fb
  Schedule 1 Specification
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d389b939-3eb7-4088-b332-e10e04fa6723
  Map Pack 4 of 5
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3bb92e9b-d202-49d0-9923-513cdd6784d6
  Map Pack 3 of 5
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6fd90e8e-9142-4415-aeac-b8a1af46de6d
  Schedule 3 Qualification Questionaire
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/82E68149-A2FC-48F9-8673-05AA3D2AC312
  ITT (Amended 27.10.16) pdf version
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/377a4e70-7643-40fa-83bb-8f5fe32c40a0
  Map Pack 5 of 5
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d80fd687-8132-4c20-8945-75edcd5658a4
  Map Pack 1 of 5
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5ed44198-b5b8-4574-b696-b073173fdff9
  Schedule 2 Conditions of Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a1c9a055-1202-4de2-bc72-2894bfff5895
  Map Pack 2 of 5
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3edca306-46c3-488e-b382-7fc414f4cfb6
  ITT Amended (27/10/16)
- https://www.dorsetforyou.gov.uk/procurement/purbeck
  Dorset for You Contract Opportunities
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5ecdf072-d802-4580-a675-01cfc942a84c
  Map Pack 5 of 5
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0d59d547-e869-401a-8d1d-286fe01e68c0
  Schedule 2 Conditions of Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d9523939-ce6f-486c-b10f-bc12ca700b48
  Map Pack 1 of 5
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f8cf966e-3534-45db-a40b-aa6a4ca0b397
  Map Pack 2 of 5
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3471687f-a9c6-4b5e-afca-2eb895309ac8
  ITT Amended (27/10/16)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/244cae70-e5c3-4ff5-960d-cac3df68de23
  Schedule 1 Specification
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4232c16f-8346-4354-b580-7c77e4193c2f
  Map Pack 4 of 5
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/135c2215-70f5-4d1e-a9ff-fa4a461c2cde
  Map Pack 3 of 5
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/696ac8d4-f656-49c0-a217-2f2249250342
  Schedule 3 Qualification Questionaire
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fb954315-8873-4656-9a3d-e582e5c25207
  Invitation to Tender Version 4 (30.11.16)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b8e3d1fd-804a-4d66-aa62-3ea8373faf9c
  Map CC1 Norden Park and Ride
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7470dcaf-0d3b-41b9-beff-a74cf5408b64
  Map K1 Kingston Closed Cemetery
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/36661c9c-cf78-43f1-894a-77d24c0ff1d8
  Map Pack 5 of 5
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/73bcb379-b44f-4faf-8472-6d6a776693f8
  Schedule 2 Conditions of Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/02afbf94-ee2d-4899-8be4-bd0cda24312d
  Map Pack 1 of 5
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b1ee2caa-58da-43d2-be9e-15564501d15d
  Map Pack 2 of 5
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/046abb3c-f13d-4275-b8b3-0237ae24ddea
  ITT Amended (27/10/16)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d5bc1c56-2fd9-4a3d-9a23-90e33d42d08e
  Schedule 1 Specification
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/49dec42f-a6a9-49f0-ab08-7d6311b21667
  Map Pack 4 of 5
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/55bcd7b8-17dd-4337-839a-50e7044ceb96
  Map Pack 3 of 5
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e72e3283-9294-4fb6-b5e6-2016aefe650d
  Schedule 3 Qualification Questionaire

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