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title: "Cemetery Mowing"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2020-03-24"
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# Cemetery Mowing

Buyer: BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c241cf12-3a75-40a2-a09e-5b9961f7daee

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## Summary

The Bradford Metropolitan District Council is conducting a public procurement process titled "Cemetery Mowing" to establish a framework of contractors for mowing grass in 14 of its 25 cemeteries across the Bradford district in Yorkshire and the Humber. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a contract value of £400,000. This contract is scheduled to start on 1st April 2020 and will last until 31st March 2021. The tender period ended on 8th January 2020, and the contract is divided into six lots, allowing bidders to submit proposals for one or more lots based on their capabilities.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the grounds maintenance services sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in landscaping and lawn care. Given the division of lots, businesses can target specific geographical areas within Bradford, allowing them to leverage local expertise. Suitable candidates should be equipped for contracts that manage more than just routine maintenance, as the procurement favours contractors who can deliver economically advantageous solutions to the council's needs.

## Notice

The Council requires a framework of Contractors to mow grass within 14 of their 25 cemeteries throughout the Bradford district. This Contract is divisible into six (6) lots by geographical location. Bidders may submit for all lots or just the lots suitable to their business One (1) Contractor shall be appointed per lot. The Lots are broken down as follows: Lot 1 - Ilkley & Utley Cemeteries Lot 2 - Morton, Oakworth, Haworth, Stanbury, Oxenhope, Silsden and Steeton Cemeteries Lot 3 - Bowling Cemetery Lot 4 - Queensbury & Scholemoor Cemeteries *Lot 5 - Nab Wood Cemetery *Lot 6 - Bingley Cemetery *The Council may at its discretion choose not to award these lots. The decision will be based upon the most economical advantageous solution for the Council

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb8ff281-9729-4b2a-a4b2-dfd72a729b98 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £400,000 |
| 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 | BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRADFORD |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD1 1HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Bradford West |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | COUNTRYWIDE GROUNDS MAINTENANCE; G. CLARKE LANDSCAPIONG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2020 at 11:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb8ff281-9729-4b2a-a4b2-dfd72a729b98
- 21 Nov 2019 at 12:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c3ccae0-6a30-4845-bb73-2337f3924ba0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb8ff281-9729-4b2a-a4b2-dfd72a729b98
  24th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c3ccae0-6a30-4845-bb73-2337f3924ba0
  21st November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=25a6f601-5c0c-ea11-80fb-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.bradford.gov.uk/bmdc

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