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title: "Grounds Maintenance Services"
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# Grounds Maintenance Services

Buyer: 7 FORCES PROCUREMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-923a7edf-2c00-44b5-85a5-3a27ad0d97bf

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## Summary

The procurement process for Grounds Maintenance Services has recently concluded under the management of 7 Forces Procurement, representing various Police and Crime Commissioners including Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Kent, Norfolk, and Suffolk. The procurement method was an open procedure, and the contract will span from 21st June 2021 to 20th June 2025. The estimated contract value is £3,400,000, with a minimum bid value of £2,500,000. The tender was divided into two lots, covering police estates across specified counties in the East of England, with the submission deadline having closed on 5th February 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance services, particularly those proficient in weed clearance, tree pruning, and hedge trimming. Companies that are well-positioned to participate include small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and other service providers with experience in public sector contracts, especially those familiar with working alongside law enforcement agencies. The involvement of multiple contracting authorities enhances the potential for collaborative projects and shared work opportunities.

## 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 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/6bc6b33b-2129-4d5c-862f-0c57986dc14b |
| 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 | 7 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jun 2021 |
| 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 | £421,566 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MARK WALKER (GROUNDS MAINTENANCE |

## 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

- 7 Jun 2021 at 15:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bc6b33b-2129-4d5c-862f-0c57986dc14b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bc6b33b-2129-4d5c-862f-0c57986dc14b
  7th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=36022&B=BLUELIGHT
  Lots 1 and 2 awarded to: Mark Walker (Grounds Maintenance) Limited, 5 Swallow End, Welwyn Garden City, Herts, AL7 1JA DUNS No: 73-388-8254 Lot 1: Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire value PS160,960 Lot 2: Kent and Essex value PS260,606
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/32209
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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