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# 245_21 - Grounds Maintenance Services

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a6b41e30-7f0b-47a8-ab94-6445543231e3

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "245_21 - Grounds Maintenance Services" contract is managed by ESPO (Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation), located in Leicester, England. This contract, valued at £25,000,000, covers a range of grounds maintenance services including grass cutting, landscaping, and arboriculture. The tender was published on 23 October 2020 and officially closed for submissions at 12:00 on 23 November 2020, with the contract period commencing on 1 January 2021 and lasting until 31 December 2022. This is an open procurement process, encouraging participation from various public bodies across the UK, including local councils and NHS organizations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance and landscaping services, specifically those that can manage large scale contracts and provide diverse horticultural services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to participate, given the inclusive nature of the procurement process which encourages competition among a range of suppliers across different regions. With the potential for contract extensions and additional call-off contracts via an eAuction process, businesses can secure longer-term partnerships with public authorities, fostering growth and stability in the sector.

## Notice

An ESPO national framework for the provision of grounds maintenance services including grass cutting, soft landscaping, hard landscaping, weed control, pitch marking and arboriculture services Lot 1: Grounds Maintenance Services - The provision of grounds maintenance services Lot 2: Arboriculture Services - The provision of arboriculture services Lot 3: Arboriculture Services (Leicestershire County Council) - The provision of arboriculture services for Leicestershire County Council. Whilst predominantly for use by Leicestershire County Council, Leicestershire County Council may procure Services on a collaborative basis or on behalf of other public bodies within the county of Leicestershire, including but not limited to City, Borough and District Councils, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust and Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service. The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. An eAuction process may be used to award subsequent call off contracts following the reopening of competition among the parties to the Framework Agreement. As a Central Purchasing Body as defined by the EU Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined at https://www.espo.org/ESPO/media/Documents/FAQs/ESPO-s_powers_to_trade__website_-2016-12-22.pdf) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authorities; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; The Corporate Office of the House of Lords, The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas are available at: http://www.espo.org/About-us-(1)/FAQs/Legal To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity 245_21- Grounds Maintenance and Arboriculture Services d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website Please note: the closing date and time for submission of tenders is 12:00 midday, 23/11/2020. Additional information: To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity 245_21- Grounds Maintenance and Arboriculture Services d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website Please note: the closing date and time for submission of tenders is 12:00 midday, 23/11/2020.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4eee96c-8f8a-4471-8aa6-33ce18d4f1a5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,000,000 |
| 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 | ESPO |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE19 1ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Enderby |
| Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 17 |
| Supplier names | AGS ONE GROUP; CONNICK TREE CARE; COUNTRYWIDE GROUNDS MAINTENANCE; GEORGE WALKER (TREECARE; GLENDALE COUNTRYSIDE; GOULD LANDSCAPES; GREENFINGERS LANDSCAPE; GROUND CONTROL; IDVERDE; JUST ASK ESTATE SERVICES; LEICESTER TREE CARE; MARK WALKER (GROUNDS MAAINTENANCE; MITIE LANDSCAPES; PERSONNEL HYGIENE SERVICES LTD TRADING AS PHS GROUP; SPACECARE; TIVOLI GROUP; UK LANDSCAPES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77211400 - Tree-cutting services
- 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services
- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2021 at 11:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4eee96c-8f8a-4471-8aa6-33ce18d4f1a5
- 23 Oct 2020 at 09:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07c48541-ccb5-4db6-8751-08a9faa3c66e
- 23 Oct 2020 at 08:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7c68bdc-1007-4b19-9e7e-b3ad7644a461

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4eee96c-8f8a-4471-8aa6-33ce18d4f1a5
  9th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07c48541-ccb5-4db6-8751-08a9faa3c66e
  23rd October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7c68bdc-1007-4b19-9e7e-b3ad7644a461
  23rd October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.eastmidstenders.org
  East Mids Tenders

## Notice URLs

- http://www.espo.org/
- http://www.espo.org/About-us-(1)/FAQs/Legal
- https://www.espo.org/ESPO/media/Documents/FAQs/ESPO-s_powers_to_trade__website_-2016-12-22.pdf

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