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

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cc8ee43c-4cfa-468d-ae3d-9828bfbd5e85

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## Summary

The University of Cumbria has completed a public procurement process for grounds and gardens maintenance services, titled "Provision of Grounds & Gardens Maintenance - AWARD." This contract, awarded on 27 March 2017, encompasses all university sites located in Ambleside, Carlisle, and Lancaster. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 17 March 2017. The total value of the contract is £91,000, and its duration spans from 2 April 2017 to 1 April 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in landscaping and grounds maintenance services, particularly those that can cater to the diverse needs of educational institutions. Companies that are small to medium enterprises (SMEs) will find themselves well-placed to compete, given the university’s inclination towards fostering local business engagement. Firms with expertise in landscaping for sports grounds and recreational areas would also be particularly well-suited to participate in future tenders related to similar contracts.

## 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c691828d-9013-4704-9753-395786f9e63a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2017 - 1 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £91,000 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COUNTRYWIDE GROUNDS MAINTENANCE |

## 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

- 26 Apr 2017 at 15:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c691828d-9013-4704-9753-395786f9e63a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c691828d-9013-4704-9753-395786f9e63a
  26th April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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