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title: "Grounds Maintenance Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2020-06-15"
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# Grounds Maintenance Services

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fbc3dc21-3caf-4f9d-be73-21ec2ef1b188

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## Summary

The procurement process for Grounds Maintenance Services was conducted by the Met Office, based in Exeter, England. The contract, valued at £24,500, falls under the services category defined by the CPV code 77314000. This process was a direct tender, classified as a single tender action, which is below the procurement threshold. The tender period concluded on 28th February 2020, with the contract itself commencing on 1st March 2020 and running until 31st March 2021. The awarded supplier for this contract is A & J Garden Services Ltd.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in grounds maintenance services, particularly those with experience in servicing public sector clients. Businesses that can demonstrate robust capabilities in service delivery within the South West region of the United Kingdom would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders, especially given the direct procurement method used, which often allows for quicker contract award processes and access to ongoing public sector contracts.

## Notice

Grounds maintenance services at outstations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7edda8a-4b49-42a1-a83a-12ca8e570707 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,500 |
| 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 | MET OFFICE |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX1 3PB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Pinhoe |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | A & J GARDEN SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 15 Jun 2020 at 15:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7edda8a-4b49-42a1-a83a-12ca8e570707

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7edda8a-4b49-42a1-a83a-12ca8e570707
  15th June 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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