--- title: "Grounds & Garden Maintenance Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-81467cd9-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-81467cd9-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-81467cd9-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-81467cd9-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2016-11-18" --- # Grounds & Garden Maintenance Services Buyer: COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-81467cd9-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-81467cd9-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-81467cd9-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is seeking bids for its "Grounds & Garden Maintenance Services" tender, aimed at providing comprehensive maintenance across various sites. This contract is classified under the industry category of grounds maintenance services and is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The tender was published on 19 June 2015, with a contract period starting on 20 July 2015 and extending until 19 July 2017. Although the tender period officially ended on 17 July 2015, the procurement process is currently at the award stage, highlighting its significance for potential contractors. This opportunity is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in grounds maintenance, landscaping, and related services. Such businesses can leverage this contract to enhance their portfolio and establish a long-term relationship with a reputable public sector entity. Given the importance placed on high-quality service delivery and compliance with health and safety standards, companies that can demonstrate expertise in maintaining outdoor spaces and managing safety-related aspects would be particularly competitive in this tender process. ## Notice County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust requires a comprehensive garden and maintenance services for a number of its sites; this contract comprises the provision of all necessary labour, tools, machines, fuel and transport for the maintenance described in the Specification and Schedule of Work. Background: The Grounds Maintenance team provides high profile, highly regarded frontline services for the Trust. It is important that the grounds and gardens be carefully maintained to ensure an attractive living environment for anyone either visiting or working at our properties. It is also important that aspects of health and safety are regularly checked, such as broken limbs on trees or diseased trees; tripping hazards such as weed growth on footpaths are controlled; sight lines around hedges and shrubs and communal areas are maintained in a safe and tidy condition. The Specification defines the quality and standards of the service provision the service provider shall strive to not only meet but to exceed them and add value whenever possible. Please note: the specification highlights the Trust profile at present and may be subject to change regarding both the specific location details and service requirements. To express an interest please follow the link: https://www.cardea.nhs.uk/Cardea/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ViewOpportunityEvent.aspx?EventID=3195&Culture=en-GB Additional information: To express an interest please follow the link: https://www.cardea.nhs.uk/Cardea/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ViewOpportunityEvent.aspx?EventID=3152&Culture=en-GB ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f79ea0bb-6912-4f40-99c6-f826dc3ed550 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not applicable | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 | | Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2015 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 19 Jul 2015 - 19 Jul 2017 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000 | | 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 | COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | DURHAM | | Post town | Durham | | Postcode | DH1 1TW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham | | Local authority | County Durham | | Electoral ward | Belmont | | Westminster constituency | City of Durham | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services ## Release History - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f79ea0bb-6912-4f40-99c6-f826dc3ed550 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f79ea0bb-6912-4f40-99c6-f826dc3ed550 19th June 2015 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.cardea.nhs.uk/Cardea/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ViewOpportunityEvent.aspx?EventID=3152&Culture=en-GB - https://www.cardea.nhs.uk/Cardea/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ViewOpportunityEvent.aspx?EventID=3195&Culture=en-GB ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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