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title: "UoS Grounds Maintenance - Revised"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049b1a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND"
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# UoS Grounds Maintenance - Revised

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049b1a

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## Summary

The University of Sunderland has concluded the procurement process for the "UoS Grounds Maintenance - Revised" contract, within the "Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services" category. This service contract, focusing on grounds maintenance, covers the period from December 2024 to November 2027, with potential extensions up to November 2029 based on performance. The total contract value is approximately £650,000, with possible additional spending of up to 30% subject to legislative or requirement changes. The location for this service is in the Sunderland region (UKC23). The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, and the award was finalised on 18 November 2024 with Nurture Landscapes Limited being the successful supplier.

This tender provides ample opportunities for businesses involved in grounds maintenance and related horticultural services. SME businesses, particularly those with expertise in maintaining green spaces, sports fields, tree pruning, and floral displays, stand to benefit significantly. The Open procedure nature of this tender and the extended contract period offer long-term engagement and revenue potential for suppliers who can consistently meet performance benchmarks. Additionally, the possibility of external funding elements might provide further financial incentives and project expansions aligned with the contract's scope.

## Notice

Revised TenderThe University requires a Grounds Maintenance Contractor to maintain it's grounds for the period December 2024 to November 2027Initially 3 Years with option to extend for 12 months plus 12 months depending on the performance of the supplier.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University requires a Grounds Maintenance Contractor to maintain it's grounds for the period December 2024 to November 2027Initially 3 Years with option to extend for 12 months plus 12 months depending on the performance of the supplierThe anticipated value of the Services is approximately PS500K over the duration of the contract (5 years)For the purpose of this tender award and any subsequent services which may be connected with the original award we reserve the right to spend a further 30% of the anticipated spend subject to changes in legislation or requirement. Additional information: Elements of this requirement maybe subject to external funding as required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037484-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2024 - 30 Nov 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £650,000 |
| Lots value | £650,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £650,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND |
| Additional buyers | EUROPEAN UNION |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR1 3SD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC23 Sunderland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NURTURE LANDSCAPES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 77300000 - Horticultural services
- 77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas
- 77320000 - Sports fields maintenance services
- 77330000 - Floral-display services
- 77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2024 at 11:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037484-2024
- 16 Sep 2024 at 10:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029527-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sunderland.ac.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsunderland/aspx/Home

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