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title: "Routine Grounds Maintenance of Countywide Corporate Sites 2018-2020"
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# Routine Grounds Maintenance of Countywide Corporate Sites 2018-2020

Buyer: CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e7f3c437-2e81-46cd-bc04-f35902c5441b

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## Summary

Cumbria County Council is currently managing the procurement process for the "Routine Grounds Maintenance of Countywide Corporate Sites 2018-2020." This project is categorised under services, specifically in excavating and earthmoving work and landscape gardening services. The procurement is in the award stage, with awards scheduled to take effect from April 1, 2018, to March 31, 2021. The total value of the contract is £360,000, with a deadline for tenders that occurred on January 31, 2018. The geographical scope covers multiple areas within Cumbria, including Carlisle, Eden, Allerdale, Copeland, Barrow, and South Lakeland.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in grounds maintenance and landscaping services. Eligible businesses can consider consolidating operations across the six geographical areas to enhance efficiency and competitiveness. This contract could foster business growth by allowing companies that offer maintenance services for a variety of corporate sites, such as offices and care homes, to establish a long-term partnership with a local authority.

## Notice

Cumbria County Council is inviting tenders for the routine grounds maintenance of all corporate sites Countywide. The proposed strategy for grounds maintenance for all corporate sites is to procure these on the basis of six geographical areas Carlisle, Eden, Allerdale, Copeland, Barrow and South Lakeland. Sites in scope include Offices, Libraries, Care Homes, Day Centres, and Fire Stations. At present there are around 162 sites within this Tender however this number may reduce over the term of the contract as the Council continues its programme of consolidation of Assets. The work comprises of grounds maintenance operations as indicated in the Pricing Documents. All correspondence should be via the messaging area on our online portal, The Chest - https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ . Support to use The Chest is available within the suppliers area.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d735570-89f6-4760-abc2-7eacb7dffd98 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £360,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £350,000 |
| 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 | CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 1RZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WORKS 4 YOU |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 45112000 - Excavating and earthmoving work
- 71421000 - Landscape gardening services

## Release History

- 7 Mar 2018 at 09:48 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d735570-89f6-4760-abc2-7eacb7dffd98
- 13 Dec 2017 at 14:34 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d735570-89f6-4760-abc2-7eacb7dffd98
- 7 Nov 2017 at 15:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d735570-89f6-4760-abc2-7eacb7dffd98

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d735570-89f6-4760-abc2-7eacb7dffd98
  7th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

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