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title: "Highways and Associated Areas Weed Control Service - AWARD"
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# Highways and Associated Areas Weed Control Service - AWARD

Buyer: GO SHARED SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f99ad316-fdd8-4a4e-b5f7-829c3e745215

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## Summary

GO Shared Services has successfully completed a public procurement process for the "Highways and Associated Areas Weed Control Service". This contract, categorized under weed-clearance services, aims to maintain the aesthetic and safety of highway verges and public domains by controlling weed growth. The procurement method was an open procedure, and the contract period runs from 1 April 2017 to 31 March 2018, with the tender period officially closing on 6 March 2017. The awarded contract, valued at £35,475, was officially announced on 11 May 2017.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in landscape and public service maintenance, particularly those involved in weed control and environmental services. Companies that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would find this contract particularly accessible. Engaging in similar public sector contracts can enhance their market presence and contribute to local community welfare through improved public spaces.

## Notice

Service to control weeds found across highway verges and other public and service areas to improve the appearance of the public realm but also for preventing the risk of creating slippery surfaces and trip points, and where weeds occur along kerbs and channels, where they can obscure the kerb and disrupt drainage.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be745b3f-97f2-4394-be6f-316e0a0deb49 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Apr 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,475 |
| 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 | GO SHARED SERVICES |
| Locality | GLOUCESTERSHIRE |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL51 9JZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Cheltenham |
| Electoral ward | Swindon Village |
| Westminster constituency | Tewkesbury |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EMPIRE GROUND CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77312000 - Weed-clearance services
- 77312100 - Weed-killing services

## Release History

- 11 May 2017 at 11:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be745b3f-97f2-4394-be6f-316e0a0deb49

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be745b3f-97f2-4394-be6f-316e0a0deb49
  11th May 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ubico.co.uk

## Provenance

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