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title: "LPS CAS - Provision of Routine Grounds Maintenance Services - Dynamic Purchasing System - RFI 15304744,1"
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# LPS CAS - Provision of Routine Grounds Maintenance Services - Dynamic Purchasing System - RFI 15304744,1

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9e8b2153-5cc1-4912-89c4-3ee1bdf182ae

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Lancashire County Council seeking routine grounds maintenance services, specifically aimed at schools and establishments across Lancashire. The tender, titled "LPS CAS - Provision of Routine Grounds Maintenance Services - Dynamic Purchasing System," is classified under the CPV code for grounds maintenance services and has a total estimated value of £2,464,000. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract period set to commence on 19th September 2025 and concluding on 20th September 2025. Prospective suppliers have the option to apply to join the dynamic purchasing system (DPS) at any time, enhancing the opportunity for participation in future competitions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in grounds maintenance services. Businesses with expertise in maintaining outdoor spaces, such as horticulture, landscaping, and general maintenance, would be well-suited to compete for the contracts. With approximately 140 sites expected to be tendered annually, companies that demonstrate capability and meet the necessary requirements will find numerous prospects for growth within this procurement framework.

## Notice

Lancashire County Council (the Authority) procure Routine Grounds Maintenance Services on behalf of Schools and other establishments across Lancashire and on occasion outside the Lancashire district. Details of the type of work required typically include maintenance of grassed and planted areas, maintenance of trees, hedges and bushes, leaf clearance, herbicide treatments and the maintenance of sports, games and playground facilities. (Please refer to the Specification for more detailed Show less description information.) Service Providers can apply to join the DPS at any time during the term of the DPS. If a Service Providers response does not meet the requirements, they will be invited to re-apply. At mini-competition stage, establishments will be batched into geographical areas and service providers accepted onto the DPS will be eligible to submit a tender for one or more batches. It is anticipated that approximately 140 sites will be tendered annually via the i-supplier portal. The DPS is now open for requests to participate.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bec695f2-8cbc-49c4-8794-c1ed50131b00 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 10 Apr 2022 - 10 Apr 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,464,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1 |
| 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 | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 8XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AWARDED SUPPLIERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2022 at 14:00 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bec695f2-8cbc-49c4-8794-c1ed50131b00
- 12 Apr 2022 at 08:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bec695f2-8cbc-49c4-8794-c1ed50131b00

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bec695f2-8cbc-49c4-8794-c1ed50131b00
  20th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-procurement/tenders/lps-cas-provision-of-routine-grounds-maintenance-services-dynamic-purchasing-system-rfi-15304744-1/

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