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title: "TC1064- Grass Cutting, Hedge Cutting and Weed Control"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03c326"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2023-04-21"
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# TC1064- Grass Cutting, Hedge Cutting and Weed Control

Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03c326

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## Summary

The Manchester City Council has awarded a contract for Grounds Maintenance services following a tender process. The contract, named TC1064- Grass Cutting, Hedge Cutting and Weed Control, falls under the CPV classification of Horticultural services. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract value is £346,704 and was signed on 6th April 2023. The successful supplier is COUNTRYWIDE GROUNDS MAINTENANCE LIMITED. The contract is for a period of 2 years, starting from April 2023, with the option to extend for up to an additional 2 years. The contract includes criteria related to quality, social value, carbon neutrality, environment, and price.

This opportunity for grounds maintenance services by Manchester City Council provides a chance for businesses specialising in horticultural services to grow and contribute to the economic and social regeneration of the specified locality. Businesses with expertise in grass cutting, hedge cutting and weed control would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The contract requirements emphasise social and environmental considerations, making it ideal for suppliers with a commitment to sustainability and community impact. The award criteria include measures for quality, social value, carbon neutrality, and price, providing a clear framework for businesses to position themselves competitively in the procurement process.

## Notice

The Facilities Management team manages all repairs and maintenance for Manchester City Council's public buildings with the exception of specific facilities such as housing, leisure and educational establishments. We have a grounds maintenance responsibility to approximately 60 sites that are based throughout Manchester. The sites are diverse and incorporate buildings such as libraries, vulnerable people's residential properties, Sure Start Centres and Neighbourhood offices.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Grounds maintenance services for approximately 60 Manchester City Council sites throughout Manchester. The sites are diverse and incorporate buildings such as libraries, vulnerable people's residential properties, Sure Start Centres and Neighbourhood offices. Services required include grass cutting, hedge cutting and weed control. The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including online questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on 23rd February 2023.

### Procurement Information

This contract has been procured through ESPO's 245_21 Ground's Maintenance Services Framework Agreement (2021/S 072-184920). A further competition exercise was conducted and all providers on Lot 1 were invited to submit a tender.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011494-2023 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £346,704 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M60 2LA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COUNTRYWIDE GROUNDS MAINTENANCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77300000 - Horticultural services

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2023 at 11:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011494-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.manchester.gov.uk

## Provenance

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