--- title: "Grounds Maintenance at DSRL" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-77a48557-d40a-4c86-8eb8-a738fdec7466" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-77a48557-d40a-4c86-8eb8-a738fdec7466" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-77a48557-d40a-4c86-8eb8-a738fdec7466.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-77a48557-d40a-4c86-8eb8-a738fdec7466.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF DERBY" published: "2025-02-18" --- # Grounds Maintenance at DSRL Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF DERBY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-77a48557-d40a-4c86-8eb8-a738fdec7466 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-77a48557-d40a-4c86-8eb8-a738fdec7466) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-77a48557-d40a-4c86-8eb8-a738fdec7466.json) ## Summary The University of Derby has initiated an open procurement process for grounds maintenance services at their student residences, managed by Derby Student Residences Ltd. This tender, identified as "PROC OC RFQ 1414", falls under the grounds maintenance industry category (CPV 77314000) and is valued between £100,000 and £150,000. The contract period is set from 21 April 2025 to 20 April 2030, with a three-year agreement initially, extendable by up to two years in 12-month increments. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, with a submission deadline of 21 March 2025. Interested parties are encouraged to attend the site open day on 21 February 2025, which will take place across various university residence locations in Derby, East Midlands, UK. This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). The open procedure below threshold allows for broad competition, enabling firms that meet the necessary criteria to bid. Successful bidders will benefit from a stable and potentially long-term engagement, fostering business growth and establishment within the public sector. To compete effectively, businesses should ensure they are registered on the University of Derby's procurement portal, Oracle, and familiarise themselves with the local requirements and scope of the maintenance tasks outlined. ## Notice This opportunity is for the Grounds Maintenance at some of the University of Derby's Student Residences (run by Derby Student Residences Ltd). This covers all regular grounds maintenance requirements, including but not limited to, Grass cutting, hedge trimming, weed killing & borders. It is envisaged that this will be a 3 year agreement, with the option to extend for a further 2 years, in 12 month increments. DSRL will be conducting a site open day for Grounds Maintenance Suppliers to attend and accurately price a full quotation. This will take place on Friday 21st February 2025, between 11:00 - 14:30. Below are the arrival times for the day, and the contact at DSRL who will grant access. 11:00 - St Christopher's Court (Adam) 11:30 - Nunnery Court (Sara) 12:00 - Princess Alice Court (Adam) 12:30 - Darley Bank (Sara) 13:00 - Peak Court (Adam) 13:30 - Agard Court (Adam) 14:00 - Flamsteed Court (Sara) Please contact Adam Lindley on the following email to confirm your attendance: A.Lindley@Derby.ac.uk The full tender documentation is available to view free of charge on the University of Derby procurement portal - Oracle. This can be accessed via following the steps and registering as a prospective supplier, and following the how to guides on the website: Details about how to register as a supplier: https://www.derby.ac.uk/services/finance/procurement-suppliers-and-tendering/supplier-info/ In order to register & access the Oracle system: https://www.derby.ac.uk/services/finance/procurement-suppliers-and-tendering/supplier-info/prospective-suppliers/ Once registered as a supplier, user guides on how to respond to tender opportunities: https://www.derby.ac.uk/services/finance/procurement-suppliers-and-tendering/supplier-info/existing-suppliers/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31e60cb5-f122-4b42-890c-d8ef52f66cdd | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Apr 2025 - 20 Apr 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £150,000 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF DERBY | | Locality | DERBY | | Post town | Derby | | Postcode | DE22 1GB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby | | Local authority | Derby | | Electoral ward | Allestree | | Westminster constituency | Mid Derbyshire | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services ## Release History - 18 Feb 2025 at 09:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31e60cb5-f122-4b42-890c-d8ef52f66cdd ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31e60cb5-f122-4b42-890c-d8ef52f66cdd 18th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.derby.ac.uk/services/finance/procurement-suppliers-and-tendering/supplier-info/ - https://www.derby.ac.uk/services/finance/procurement-suppliers-and-tendering/supplier-info/existing-suppliers/ - https://www.derby.ac.uk/services/finance/procurement-suppliers-and-tendering/supplier-info/prospective-suppliers/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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