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title: "Landscape Gardening Services to Dillington House"
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# Landscape Gardening Services to Dillington House

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c3401351-768b-4cef-a503-6cbbf79b9bdf

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Somerset County Council seeking tenders for Landscape Gardening Services at Dillington House, located on the outskirts of Ilminster, Somerset. The value of this contract is estimated at £140,000 and falls under the horticultural services category (CPV ID: 77300000). The tender was published on 4th October 2018, with a closing date for submissions set for 29th October 2018. The awarded contract runs from 1st February 2019 to 31st January 2021 and was awarded to Maple Garden Management Ltd. The procurement method applied is an open procedure.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in landscaping, horticulture, and garden maintenance, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). By participating in this contract, businesses can not only secure a lucrative contract but also enhance their portfolio by servicing a well-known venue that hosts conferences and events year-round, ultimately helping to grow their client base within the region.

## Notice

Dillington House is a property leased by Somerset County Council located on the outskirts of Ilminster, Somerset, in a rural setting. The property operates as a conference, wedding, training, education, concert and lecture centre 12 months of the year, open to both the public and the Council. The Council is tendering for the supply of gardening and landscaping services for Dillington House. The focus and emphasis of the grounds and garden maintenance is aimed at providing a safe and visually stimulating environment for Dillington House's many visitors. The primary focus needs to be in the areas around the buildings and formal areas and those places frequented most often. The importance of the overall appearance of a well maintained and both in-keeping and interesting set of gardens and grounds is paramount.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1c61a14-ccf7-43ef-8bd0-1cdbcdbf888c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2019 - 31 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £140,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £136,000 |
| 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 | SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MAPLE GARDEN MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 45112700 - Landscaping work
- 45112712 - Landscaping work for gardens
- 77300000 - Horticultural services

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2019 at 15:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1c61a14-ccf7-43ef-8bd0-1cdbcdbf888c
- 4 Oct 2018 at 08:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cca1891-d997-45da-9cce-a9e0e82cb7b2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1c61a14-ccf7-43ef-8bd0-1cdbcdbf888c
  29th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cca1891-d997-45da-9cce-a9e0e82cb7b2
  4th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

## Provenance

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