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title: "Provision of Grass Cutting, Horticultural Services and Cemetery Works"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-033355"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL"
published: "2022-05-04"
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# Provision of Grass Cutting, Horticultural Services and Cemetery Works

Buyer: SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-033355

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## Summary

South Tyneside Council is currently planning a procurement process titled "Provision of Grass Cutting, Horticultural Services and Cemetery Works". This contract is for grounds maintenance services, divided into three lots, and will be delivered in South Tyneside, UK. The total estimated value of the contract over its potential 7-year duration is £11.2 million. An engagement event for suppliers is scheduled for around 25th May 2022, with interested parties required to register by 19th May 2022. The official tender notice is expected to be issued in June 2022.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance and horticultural services, particularly those capable of handling cemetery works, grass cutting, and general horticultural maintenance. Contractors that can demonstrate expertise in managing similar services and take a collaborative approach to shaping project requirements will be well-suited to compete. Suppliers should prepare to register on the NEPO ProContract system to access tender documentation once published.

## Notice

The contract is for the Council's Grounds Maintenance Services. It is split into the following Lots: 1. Grass Cutting - all Council owned areas excluding Cemeteries 2. Horticultural Services - all Council owned areas excluding Cemeteries 3. Cemetery Works - includes Grave Digging, maintenance of the grave spaces and clearance work around the graves plus associated grass cutting and horticultural services The contract duration is to be 5 years, with 2 x 12 month options to extend. The value at I.5 is the estimated value of a potential 7 year contract duration

### Lot Information

Grass Cutting

Provision of the grass cutting service in Council owned public spaces. Additional information: The value of the contract is expected to be approx PS925K pa, and the contract length is 5 years plus 2 x 12 month option to extend

Horticultural Services

The maintenance of South Tyneside Council's Horticultural Features and Hedges and Provision of Herbicide Treatment. Additional information: The value of the contract is expected to be approx PS475K pa and the contract duration is 5 years plus 2 x 12 month options to extend

Cemetery Works

Provision of grounds maintenance and horticultural requirements (excluding arboriculture services) within Cemeteries, including grave digging, grave space management and grave clearance activity. Additional information: The value is expected to be approx PS200K pa and the contract duration is 5 years plus 2 x 12 month options to extend

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011448-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 9 Jun 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTH SHIELDS |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE33 2RL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | South Tyneside |
| Electoral ward | Beacon and Bents |
| Westminster constituency | South Shields |
| Delivery location | TLC22 Tyneside |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 77300000 - Horticultural services
- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services
- 98371111 - Cemetery maintenance services

## Release History

- 4 May 2022 at 09:30 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011448-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.southtyneside.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com

## Provenance

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