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title: "Longhurst Group - Provision of Grounds Maintenance Services"
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buyer: "ARK HOUSING CONSULTANCY"
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# Longhurst Group - Provision of Grounds Maintenance Services

Buyer: ARK HOUSING CONSULTANCY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7b52a27c-37c9-4aee-89ab-910be0751253

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## Summary

The Longhurst Group is seeking a qualified Service Provider for its Grounds Maintenance Services through a selective tender process. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a projected contract value of £3,600,000. The contract period is set to commence on 30th October 2017 and will last for a decade, until 30th October 2027. Interested parties should note that the tender period concludes on 7th April 2017. This opportunity is located in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom and falls under the grounds maintenance services industry category, classified under CPV code 77314000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in grounds maintenance or related services. Companies with experience in landscaping, horticultural, and arboricultural tasks will find this project well-aligned with their capabilities. As the contract aims to deliver high-quality and cost-effective maintenance solutions, successful bidders will not only secure a long-term partnership with a reputable organisation but also enhance their market presence in the public sector.

## Notice

Provision of a high quality, good value Grounds Maintenance service through a suitably experienced and responsible Service Provider, where the nature and quality of services can be seen to deliver high levels of customer satisfaction and value for money, and where the contractor takes responsibility to improve, enhance and then maintain Longhurst Group's landscaping to the highest possible standard. The required Services will include: (a) The maintenance and cutting of grass sward, including pre-cutting litter picking, (b) Maintenance and cleaning of hard landscape, paths, patios, car parking areas and unadopted access roads, (c) Maintenance and relevant horticultural and arboricultural tasks to planted areas, shrub beds, hedging and trees, (d) maintenance of external bin areas.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a64eca01-e95e-4876-8f25-41a74e553e36 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | 8 Mar 2017 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Oct 2017 - 30 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,600,000 |
| 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 | ARK HOUSING CONSULTANCY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B18 6HN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Soho & Jewellery Quarter |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 8 Mar 2017 at 00:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a64eca01-e95e-4876-8f25-41a74e553e36
- 8 Mar 2017 at 00:22 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/821c8a49-3222-45af-86f2-8786ffed87d2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a64eca01-e95e-4876-8f25-41a74e553e36
  8th March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/821c8a49-3222-45af-86f2-8786ffed87d2
  8th March 2017 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://tendermanagement.launchcontrol-systems.com/register/index/5611c3317f
  Procure Plus Website Link

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