--- title: "Grounds Maintenance and Associated Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b4dd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04b4dd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b4dd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b4dd.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CITY OF LINCOLN" published: "2024-11-08" --- # Grounds Maintenance and Associated Services Buyer: CITY OF LINCOLN Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b4dd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04b4dd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b4dd.json) ## Summary The City of Lincoln Council is seeking to procure a contractor for Grounds Maintenance and Associated Services within its boundary. This contract commences on 1st July 2025, with a Mobilisation Period lasting until 31st August 2026, during which no costs will be reimbursed. The subsequent Service Period, beginning on 1st September 2026, will last until 31st March 2035, with no break until this period ends. The total contract duration is 9 years and 9 months, with an option to extend the Service Period for an additional 8 years. The procurement falls under the "Horticultural services" industry category and employs a selective procurement method (restricted procedure), with significant stages including electronic submission by 9th December 2024 and bid validity for 90 days. This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in horticultural services to secure a long-term contract with a well-known regional authority. Firms experienced in grounds maintenance and related services will find this contract suitable for showcasing their capability and benefiting from steady work over an extended period. The City of Lincoln's continuity in service requirements and potential extension period also provide a strategic growth opportunity for businesses looking to expand their presence in the public sector. Participation is streamlined via an electronic submission process, making it accessible for well-prepared businesses to compete effectively. ## Notice The Contract will commence with effect from 1st July 2025 and will be for a period of 9 years and 9 months, ending on 31st March 2035. The above period will cover both the Mobilisation Period and Service Period. The Mobilisation Period will cover the period 1st July 2025 to 31st August 2026 (1 year 2 months), during which no costs will be reimbursed. This will be followed by the Service Period (delivery of services) which will cover the period 1st September 2026 to 31st March 2035 (8 years 7 months). Commencement of renumeration will be effective from this date. It should be noted that the above contract period will be for the combined duration of the above (Mobilisation and Service Period) and there will be no break until this period ends. For clarity this period will commence on 1st July 2025 and will continue until 31st March 2025. In addition to this, there will be the option to extend the Service Period for one further period of 8 years. ### Lot Information Lot 1 he City of Lincoln Council is seeking to procure a contractor to deliver Grounds Maintenance and Associated Services within its boundary. The Contract will commence (Starting Date) with effect from 1st September 2024 and will be for a period of 10 years and 7 months, ending on 31st March 2035. The above period will cover the Mobilisation period (1st September 2024 to 31st August 2026) during which no costs will be reimbursed. This will then be followed by the Service Period (delivery of services) which will commence on 1st September 2026 with the duration of this element being 8 years and 7 months. Commencement of renumeration will be effect from this date. Please note that the initial contract period will be for the combined duration of the above (Mobilisation and Service Period) and there will be no break until this period ends. For clarity this period will commence on 1st September 2024 and will continue until 31st March 2035. In addition to this, there will be the option to extend the Service Period for one further period of 8 years, expiring 31st March 2043. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036198-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £60,000,000 | | Lots value | £60,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CITY OF LINCOLN | | Locality | LINCOLN | | Post town | Lincoln | | Postcode | LN1 1DD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire | | ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC | | Local authority | Lincoln | | Electoral ward | Carholme | | Westminster constituency | Lincoln | | Delivery location | TLF3 Lincolnshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77300000 - Horticultural services ## Release History - 8 Nov 2024 at 09:55 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036198-2024 - 7 Nov 2024 at 18:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036174-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.eastmidstenders.org - http://www.lincoln.gov.uk - http://www.procontract.due-north.com - https://www.lincoln.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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