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title: "SOL-Schools Grounds Maintenance"
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# SOL-Schools Grounds Maintenance

Buyer: COVENTRY - SOLIHULL - WARWICKSHIRE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-97a94aa5-6b8a-46c4-8436-0c7787da3dce

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## Summary

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council is currently seeking suppliers for its "SOL-Schools Grounds Maintenance" tender, aimed at providing grounds maintenance services to schools and other educational institutions in Solihull and potentially beyond in the West Midlands. This procurement, part of the services industry, operates under an open procedure with an initial contract term of three years, starting on 1st July 2018, and can extend to a maximum of four years. The tender period closes on 29th May 2018, with an anticipated total contract value of £3,000,000 across three lots: general grounds maintenance, tree maintenance, and the upkeep of artificial surfaces.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs specialising in grounds maintenance services, particularly those familiar with working with educational facilities. The competitive nature of the procurement allows for the selection of up to five suppliers per lot, which means multiple businesses can thrive from this contract. Companies with expertise in general grounds upkeep, tree care, or synthetic turf maintenance in the West Midlands are well-positioned to compete for this lucrative framework agreement.

## Notice

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council is to establish Framework Agreements for the provision of Grounds Maintenance Services for use by Schools and other educational establishments within the borough of Solihull and for potential use by other authorities and bodies within the West Midlands. The contract will be divided into 3 Lots 1. General Grounds Maintenance 2. Maintenance of Trees 3. Maintenance and Repair of Astra Turf or Artificial Surfaces The anticipation is to award Framework Agreements to between 3 and 5 suppliers per lot following a competitive procurement process, which will be based on actual school sites and their requirements. The framework will be established for an Initial Term of 3 Years with 1 x 1 year extension option up to a maximum 4 year contract term. Additional information: Please visit www.csw-jets.co.uk to download tender documentation and submit a return Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca22c26c-b7d4-4f25-bd1a-cdd07b39ee02 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 29 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2018 - 30 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| 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 | COVENTRY - SOLIHULL - WARWICKSHIRE |
| Locality | SOLIHULL |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B91 3QB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG32 Solihull |
| Local authority | Solihull |
| Electoral ward | St Alphege |
| Westminster constituency | Solihull West and Shirley |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services
- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services
- 77320000 - Sports fields maintenance services
- 77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming

## Release History

- 25 Apr 2018 at 17:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca22c26c-b7d4-4f25-bd1a-cdd07b39ee02

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca22c26c-b7d4-4f25-bd1a-cdd07b39ee02
  25th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/csw-jets/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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