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title: "245_25 Grounds Maintenance Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ac44"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ESPO"
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# 245_25 Grounds Maintenance Services

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ac44

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## Summary

ESPO has launched a framework agreement titled "245_25 Grounds Maintenance Services," under the CPV classification of Grounds Maintenance Services (77314000), aimed at providing a national solution for comprehensive grounds maintenance services across public bodies in the UK. This framework, initiated on 1 January 2025, covers various services including grass cutting, shrub maintenance, weeding, sports pitch marking, arboriculture, and winter services such as gritting. The contract period ends on 31 December 2026, with an option for extension up to 24 months. The framework consists of two defined lots: Lot 1 covers general grounds maintenance, whilst Lot 2 focuses on arboriculture services. The total value of the framework is estimated at £16,000,000, with £8,000,000 allocated per lot. Interested suppliers are invited to submit their electronic bids by 15 November 2024, 12:00 PM.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in grounds maintenance and arboriculture services, fostering expansion through long-term contracts and strategic partnerships. Given the framework's wide reach and substantial financial scope, SMEs and large enterprises with experience in the specific services required can benefit considerably. The framework's inclusion of various public sector entities, such as local authorities and NHS bodies, ensures diverse and extensive service applications, offering a robust platform for business development in the public sector. As the framework allows for multiple participants, it is well-suited for companies looking to enhance their portfolio and secure consistent revenue streams from public sector contracts.

## Notice

The framework provides a national solution that offers customers a range of grounds maintenance services including seasonal grass cutting, shrub maintenance, weeding, sports pitch marking, arboriculture services and winter grounds services such as gritting. The framework is split into two Lots.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Grounds Maintenance Services

This Lot covers general grounds maintenance services, including but not limited to: * The regular maintenance of grassed areas, hedges, shrub beds, hard landscape areas and sports facilities. * The planting, establishment and maintenance of shrub beds, hedges and bulbs at appropriate times. * The removal and disposal of rubbish, rubble, leaves and any other material considered detrimental to the appearance of the Customer's site(s). * The reinstatement as necessary of some grassed areas and shrubberies. * The maintenance of sports pitches including mowing and line marking. * The removal of snow and gritting of walkways and carparks. * The killing and removal of weeds.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period.

Lot 2 - Arboriculture Services

This Lot covers general arboriculture services, including but not limited to: * The maintenance of trees including pruning, crown raising, crown thinning, and crown reduction. * The complete felling, removal and disposal of trees. * Tree surveying

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011062-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,000,000 |
| Lots value | £16,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £8,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ESPO |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE19 1ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Enderby |
| Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 20 |
| Supplier names | ALBEN LANDSCAPES; BEACONS TREE SERVICES; CHEVRON GREEN SERVICES; COUNTRYWIDE GROUNDS MAINTENANCE; GLENDALE COUNTRYSIDE; GOULD LANDSCAPES; GREEN SCENERY; GROUNDS, GARDENS & TREES; IDVERDE; JOHN O'CONNER (GROUNDS MAINTENANCE; JUST ASK ESTATE SERVICES; KRINKELS UK LIMITED (PREVIOUSLY CONTINENTAL LANDSCAPES; MARK WALKER (GROUNDS MAINTENANCE; MITIE LANDSCAPES; NORSE COMMERCIAL SERVICES; PLATTS SPECIALIST SERVICES; THOMPSON TREE SERVICES (UK; UK LANDSCAPES; VERTAS GROUP; ZION LANDSCAPES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77211400 - Tree-cutting services
- 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services
- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2025 at 10:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011062-2025
- 15 Oct 2024 at 14:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033181-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/
- https://www.espo.org/
- https://www.espo.org/amfile/file/download/file/9608/
- https://www.espo.org/legal
- https://www.justice.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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