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title: "Provision of Grounds & Gardens Maintenance"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA"
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# Provision of Grounds & Gardens Maintenance

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c837bc9f-9b3c-4cbf-83b3-5da69cbf8252

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## Summary

The University of Cumbria is currently seeking bids for the "Provision of Grounds & Gardens Maintenance" contract, which focuses on delivering comprehensive grounds and gardens services across its sites in Ambleside, Carlisle, and Lancaster. This tender falls under the services category, specifically listed as grounds maintenance and landscaping work for sports and recreational areas. The tender period is open until 17th March 2017, with the contract set to commence on 2nd April 2017 and lasting until 1st April 2020. This procurement use an open procedure, which allows all interested suppliers to submit their proposals.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the landscaping and grounds maintenance industry to expand their businesses. Companies that specialise in providing grounds and garden services, especially those familiar with public sector contracts, would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging with this procurement process could lead to recurrent work in maintaining university grounds, thus fostering long-term business relationships and stability in revenue streams.

## Notice

The university is seeking to appoint a contractor to provide a range of grounds and gardens services, the contract will cover all of its sites in Ambleside, Carlisle and Lancaster. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a2c6196-cf14-44ce-8896-f3990b0ed0b6 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2017 - 1 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA |
| Locality | LANCASTER |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA1 3JD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre |
| Local authority | Lancaster |
| Electoral ward | Bowerham |
| Westminster constituency | Lancaster and Wyre |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 45112720 - Landscaping work for sports grounds and recreational areas
- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2017 at 10:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a2c6196-cf14-44ce-8896-f3990b0ed0b6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a2c6196-cf14-44ce-8896-f3990b0ed0b6
  27th February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofcumbria/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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