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title: "Longhurst Group - Provision of Grounds Maintenance Services"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "ARK HOUSING CONSULTANCY"
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# Longhurst Group - Provision of Grounds Maintenance Services

Buyer: ARK HOUSING CONSULTANCY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dbb6e276-d184-415a-ac8f-f28848448f30

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by Ark Housing Consultancy for the contract titled "Longhurst Group - Provision of Grounds Maintenance Services." This opportunity falls under the grounds maintenance services industry and is located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a notable budget of £3,600,000 allocated for the period from 1st April 2017 to 31st March 2018. The contract is set to commence on 30th October 2017 and will run until 30th October 2027, with future notice expected on 27th February 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses aiming to expand in the grounds maintenance sector, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant experience. Companies that can demonstrate their capability to deliver high-quality and value-for-money landscaping services will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Prospective bidders should focus on providing exceptional customer satisfaction and demonstrate a commitment to maintaining and enhancing the quality of external spaces.

## Notice

Provision of a high quality, good value Grounds Maintenance service through a suitably experienced and responsible Service Provider, where the nature and quality of services can be seen to deliver high levels of customer satisfaction and value for money, and where the contractor takes responsibility to improve, enhance and then maintain Longhurst Group's landscaping to the highest possible standard. The required Services will include: (a) The maintenance and cutting of grass sward, including pre-cutting litter picking, (b) Maintenance and cleaning of hard landscape, paths, patios, car parking areas and unadopted access roads, (c) Maintenance and relevant horticultural and arboricultural tasks to planted areas, shrub beds, hedging and trees, (d) maintenance of external bin areas.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c850ed6-b59a-4991-afa2-4bc45c6f68b6 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 27 Feb 2017 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Oct 2017 - 30 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ARK HOUSING CONSULTANCY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B18 6HN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Soho & Jewellery Quarter |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 25 Jan 2017 at 14:36 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c850ed6-b59a-4991-afa2-4bc45c6f68b6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c850ed6-b59a-4991-afa2-4bc45c6f68b6
  25th January 2017 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/80d1ac40-2acd-44c7-8a3b-80d45fdbc5ba
  Draft OJEU Notice (Not Yet Published)

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