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# English Heritage Grounds Maintenance Services - Somerset - AWARD

Buyer: ENGLISH HERITAGE-ESTATES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d276e7d0-e132-4098-aa05-3d8fee69d1b7

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## Summary

The procurement process for the English Heritage Grounds Maintenance Services in Somerset is currently at the Award stage, following the completion of the tender. The buying organisation, English Heritage-Estates, is responsible for the maintenance of historic sites, and they have awarded the contract to Parsons Landscapes Ltd for a total value of £237,630. The contract period commenced on 1 April 2019 and is set to expire on 31 March 2023, with the possibility of two annual extensions dependent on operational requirements. The procurement method used was a selective process via a restricted procedure, with the tender period closing on 7 January 2019.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance services, especially those capable of managing the intricacies of preserving historic landscapes. Companies with expertise in landscape management and a commitment to conservation practices will find themselves well-suited to compete for future tenders in this sector. Additionally, the project encourages applications from small and medium-sized enterprises, fostering inclusivity and competition in the procurement process.

## Notice

GM services for Somerset Group. English Heritage cares for over 400 historic monuments, buildings and places - from world-famous prehistoric sites to grand medieval castles, from Roman forts on the edges of an empire to a Cold War bunker. The historic places in our care span six millennia and include palaces, houses, hill figures, castles, abbeys, industrial sites, Roman forts and even deserted medieval villages. Caring for these places is the cornerstone of everything we do. The generous support of our many visitors, members and donors enables us to do this. We look after many nationally important historic gardens and landscapes, the conservation of which is guided by detailed management and maintenance practices. Looking after historic parks and gardens is complex. The protection and conservation of historic designs and features have to be balanced against the needs of visitors and wildlife. We run a number of contracts for the care and maintenance of our landscapes, which include gardens, designed landscapes and the setting of monuments. We welcome applications from skilled companies wanting to tender to provide these services. 3. The contract will commence on 01 April 2019.The initial term of the contract will expire on the 31st of March 2023 with an option to extend for 2 further 12month periods, subject to English Heritage Trust operating licence renewal. This is an opportunity to apply for the following Contract, Somerset group. Please find further detail by downloading the tender documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/145ead38-7af4-49f6-9c38-7fed63601c7b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £210,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £237,630 |
| 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 | ENGLISH HERITAGE-ESTATES |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 2EH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Mannington and Western |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PARSONS LANDSCAPES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2019 at 10:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/145ead38-7af4-49f6-9c38-7fed63601c7b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/145ead38-7af4-49f6-9c38-7fed63601c7b
  13th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/english-heritage/aspx/Home

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