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title: "Highway Verge & Amenity Land Grass and Specialist Sites Grass Cutting Programme"
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# Highway Verge & Amenity Land Grass and Specialist Sites Grass Cutting Programme

Buyer: BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-87c5f258-ccee-47e6-bde2-2391f6408d51

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to Blackburn with Darwen, which seeks to secure a contractor for the "Highway Verge & Amenity Land Grass and Specialist Sites Grass Cutting Programme" for the period of 2018-2019, with an option for a 12-month extension. This tender falls under the grounds maintenance services category and is positioned in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The tendering phase is currently active, with a deadline for submissions set for 1st November 2017. The total value of the contract is £321,000 and the procurement method adopted is a selective restricted procedure.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance or landscaping services, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that can demonstrate reliability and quality in service delivery will be well-suited to compete for this contract, offering a chance to establish long-term relationships with a local authority while contributing to community services in Blackburn with Darwen.

## Notice

THE SUPPLY & DELIVERY OF A HIGHWAY VERGE & AMENITY LAND GRASS and SPECIALIST SITES GRASS CUTTING PROGRAMME 2018-2019 (with an option to extend for a further 12 months)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2ac0d0f-4970-4c15-918b-a134d018797a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2018 - 31 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £321,000 |
| 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 | BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN |
| Locality | BLACKBURN |
| Post town | Blackburn |
| Postcode | BB1 7DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen |
| Local authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Electoral ward | Blackburn Central |
| Westminster constituency | Blackburn |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2017 at 10:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2ac0d0f-4970-4c15-918b-a134d018797a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2ac0d0f-4970-4c15-918b-a134d018797a
  2nd October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=4757963c-5aa7-e711-80e6-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.blackburn.gov.uk/

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