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title: "Weed Control Service 2018 - 19"
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buyer: "KNOWSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Weed Control Service 2018 - 19

Buyer: KNOWSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9ad23f89-2915-40c0-be35-8c6ef6a659c7

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## Summary

The Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council is issuing a tender titled "Weed Control Service 2018 - 19" to engage a qualified contractor for an effective weed control programme across the borough from March to October. The procurement process is in the active Tender stage, with the deadline for submission of quotations set for 30th November 2017. The contract, amounting to £30,000, is classified under horticultural services and is expected to run for two years, commencing on 12th March 2018 and concluding on 31st October 2019, with a possible extension through October 2020. This procurement is being conducted through an open procedure below the threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises in the horticultural industry, particularly those experienced in environmental maintenance and landscaping. Businesses that can provide comprehensive weed control services, alongside support for street cleansing and grass cutting activities, would find this contract highly relevant to their services. Engaging in this contract could enhance business growth through valued collaboration with a local authority and establish a long-term partnership based on quality service delivery.

## Notice

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council ("the Council") is inviting quotations for a suitably qualified contractor to deliver an effective weed control programme throughout the borough during the period of March to October to support the Council's Streetscene Services delivery of environmental maintenance operations including grass cutting and street cleansing. The contract will run for a period of two years (March 2018 to October 2019) with an option to extend for the period (March 2020 to October 2020).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52dc310f-16dd-4670-88bf-653768f5ba8a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 12 Mar 2018 - 31 Oct 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| 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 | KNOWSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | HUYTON |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L36 9YU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Knowsley |
| Electoral ward | Roby |
| Westminster constituency | Knowsley |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77300000 - Horticultural services

## Release History

- 2 Nov 2017 at 12:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52dc310f-16dd-4670-88bf-653768f5ba8a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52dc310f-16dd-4670-88bf-653768f5ba8a
  2nd November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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