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title: "LPS CAS - Routine Grounds Maintenance for Schools 2020 - RFQ 15247159"
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# LPS CAS - Routine Grounds Maintenance for Schools 2020 - RFQ 15247159

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-65836f54-c8cd-4568-8d8b-656f49adce7f

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## Summary

The contracting process involves Lancashire County Council, which issued a tender for the "LPS CAS - Routine Grounds Maintenance for Schools 2020 - RFQ 15247159". This procurement falls under the "grounds maintenance services" category and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was an open procedure classified as below threshold, and the tender period concluded on 24 January 2020. The awarded contract, valued at approximately £1,126,000, is set to commence on 1 April 2020 and will run until 31 March 2024.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses in the grounds maintenance sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) since they are eligible to compete for this contract. Companies providing routine maintenance services for educational establishments or those that have previous experience working with local councils would find this tender particularly suitable. Engaging with Lancashire County Council could foster long-term relationships and lead to further contract opportunities within the public sector.

## Notice

Routine Grounds Maintenance Service for 2020 (for various schools and other Educational Establishments)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cb30104-74fb-4bc7-9dfd-4774d4b1cf09 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £248,652 |
| 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 | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 8XJ |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | ADJ; COUNTRYWIDE GROUNDS MAINTENANCE; DISTINCTIVE GROUP; LANDSCAPE ENGINEERING; RICHARD PEEL GROUNDCARE; SODEXO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 18 May 2020 at 10:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cb30104-74fb-4bc7-9dfd-4774d4b1cf09
- 16 Dec 2019 at 15:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f316648-507e-422f-8476-45bf25f957f7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cb30104-74fb-4bc7-9dfd-4774d4b1cf09
  18th May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f316648-507e-422f-8476-45bf25f957f7
  16th December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/isupplier/
  LCC iSupplier Portal

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