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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: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9239638f-0fab-4fb8-a9fb-ec39c590a0dc

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## Summary

The Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "Highway Verge & Amenity Land Grass and Specialist Sites Grass Cutting Programme" for the years 2018-2019, with an option for a 12-month extension. The total contract value amounts to £324,075, awarded to Plano Ltd. This contract falls under the horticultural services industry category and is situated in the North West region of England. The procurement method adopted was an open procedure, with the initial tender period closing on 5th February 2018, while the contract commenced on 1st April 2018 and is set to conclude on 31st October 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in horticultural services. Businesses equipped to handle grass cutting and landscape maintenance may find this contract aligns with their service offerings. Participating in similar future tenders can aid these businesses in expanding their market presence and building relationships with local authorities, fostering ongoing partnerships in public procurement.

## Notice

Award of Contracts for Blackburn with Darwen Borough Councilfor the Supply and Deliveryof 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/8cbff606-cdb9-419e-87d0-45e20039644b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £321,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £324,075 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PLANO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77300000 - Horticultural services

## Release History

- 15 May 2018 at 09:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cbff606-cdb9-419e-87d0-45e20039644b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cbff606-cdb9-419e-87d0-45e20039644b
  15th May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=4757963c-5aa7-e711-80e6-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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