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title: "Grounds Maintenance Services"
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published: "2020-12-18"
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# Grounds Maintenance Services

Buyer: 7 FORCES PROCUREMENT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7e718347-5847-4b3d-a834-a0b5a74d6849

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## Summary

The 7 Forces Procurement is currently inviting tenders for Grounds Maintenance Services within the East of England, specifically covering various police estates across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Kent, Norfolk, and Suffolk. This competitive tender process is under an open procurement method, allowing all interested parties to participate. The tender was published on 18th December 2020, with a deadline for submissions set for 5th February 2021. The total contract value is estimated between £2,500,000 and £3,400,000, with the contract duration commencing on 21st June 2021 and concluding on 20th June 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in grounds maintenance, landscaping, and associated services, including weed clearance and tree pruning. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), especially those experienced in public contracts and familiar with the operational needs of police estates, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender could facilitate growth by expanding service portfolios and establishing long-term partnerships with government bodies.

## Notice

The Authority is inviting Tenders for the provision of Grounds Maintenance Services. The Contracting Authorities and their Chief Constables who are participating in this opportunity are: The Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cambridgeshire The Police Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex The Police and Crime Commissioner for Hertfordshire The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk The Police and Crime Commissioner for Suffolk The Tender is divided into the following lots: Lot 1 - Police Estates within the Counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridge & Hertfordshire Lot 2 - Police Estates within the Counties of Essex & Kent Lot 3 - Police Estates within the Counties of Norfolk & Suffolk The Authority shall include any statutory successors and organisations created as a result of reorganisation or organisational changes. This Agreement shall also be open to Essex Fire and Rescue Service and its statutory successors and organisations created as a result of re-organisation or organisational changes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b22829f9-11d3-4854-801d-25a6bae3115e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 Jun 2021 - 20 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,400,000 |
| 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 | 7 FORCES PROCUREMENT |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP5 3QS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Martlesham & Purdis Farm |
| Westminster constituency | Suffolk Coastal |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77312000 - Weed-clearance services
- 77312100 - Weed-killing services
- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services
- 77314100 - Grassing services
- 77330000 - Floral-display services
- 77341000 - Tree pruning
- 77342000 - Hedge trimming

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2020 at 18:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b22829f9-11d3-4854-801d-25a6bae3115e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b22829f9-11d3-4854-801d-25a6bae3115e
  18th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=36022&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/32209
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://www.suffolk.police.uk

## Provenance

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