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title: "WHC - Grounds Maintenance at Business Centres - AWARD"
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# WHC - Grounds Maintenance at Business Centres - AWARD

Buyer: WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d498a7c2-1330-4d2a-b162-8a9745b2f48a

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## Summary

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council has completed a public procurement process for grounds maintenance services at its Business Centres located in Hatfield and Welwyn Garden City. The contract, titled "WHC - Grounds Maintenance at Business Centres - AWARD", falls under the industry category of grounds maintenance services (CPV: 77314000) and has been awarded to Classic Gardens Ltd. The procurement method used was an open procedure. The contract is set to commence on 1 August 2024 and run until 31 July 2027, with an option to extend for an additional year. Key dates included the end of the tender period on 26 July 2024 and the award date on 30 July 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in grounds maintenance services. Given the nature of the contract, businesses with expertise in maintaining large business centre grounds would be particularly well-suited to compete. The initial contract value is GBP 8,000, with a potential minimum value of GBP 6,000, providing a reliable stream of work for the three-year duration, with an option for extension. Securing this contract could support business growth by enhancing the contractor’s portfolio and fostering long-term relationships with the local council.

## Notice

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council requires a suitably qualified and experienced Contractor to undertake Grounds Maintenance Services at its Business Centres in Hatfield and Welwyn Garden City. The Contract will be for an initial period of three years with an option to extend for a further one year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fc259e2-1a3b-4c07-8742-a68daf6562f9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | HERTS |
| Post town | St Albans |
| Postcode | AL8 6AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Electoral ward | Handside |
| Westminster constituency | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CLASSIC GARDENS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2024 at 11:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fc259e2-1a3b-4c07-8742-a68daf6562f9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fc259e2-1a3b-4c07-8742-a68daf6562f9
  30th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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