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title: "Grounds Maintenance Services"
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buyer: "LONGHURST GROUP"
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# Grounds Maintenance Services

Buyer: LONGHURST GROUP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eb55b770-daaa-4d6e-8896-6bfd9215eb77

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## Summary

The Longhurst Group has completed a public procurement process for Grounds Maintenance Services across three regions: East, West, and South of England. This process was conducted using a restricted procedure, and the procurement has now reached the award stage. The estimated value of the contract is £9,256,000, with the awarded value amounting to £8,664,434.75. Key dates include the tender period ending on 9th February 2024, with services commencing from 1st April 2024 and continuing until 31st March 2027. Longhurst Group, based in Rushden, England, serves as the buying organisation, and the industry category for this tender is Grounds Maintenance Services (CPV code 77314000).

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance, particularly those that can manage large-scale, multi-lot contracts. SMEs and larger firms alike can find growth potential by participating in such contracts due to the long duration and substantial contract value. This contract has been awarded to Tivoli Group Limited for Lots 1 and 2 and The Grounds Care Group (UK) Limited for Lot 3, indicating that firms of varying scales have successful chances. This procurement is an excellent opportunity for companies aiming to establish or enhance their portfolio in the public sector services market.

## Notice

Provision of Grounds Maintenance Service for Lot 1 : East Region, Lot 2 : West Region, Lot 3 : South Region.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac0e64c0-4126-4965-93a9-83b12adb122a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,256,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,664,434 |
| 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 | LONGHURST GROUP |
| Locality | RUSHDEN |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN10 6BS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Higham Ferrers |
| Westminster constituency | Wellingborough and Rushden |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | THE GROUNDS CARE GROUP (UK; TIVOLI GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 10 Sep 2024 at 11:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac0e64c0-4126-4965-93a9-83b12adb122a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac0e64c0-4126-4965-93a9-83b12adb122a
  10th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=a7c12a08-7b6e-ee11-8124-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- https://www.longhurst-group.org.uk/

## Provenance

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