--- title: "External Presentation and Grounds Maintenance" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04d003" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04d003" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04d003.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04d003.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "PROCUREMENT ASSIST LIMITED C/O INTEGRATED FACILITIES MANAGEMENT BOLTON LTD (IFM BOLTON)" published: "2025-01-14" --- # External Presentation and Grounds Maintenance Buyer: PROCUREMENT ASSIST LIMITED C/O INTEGRATED FACILITIES MANAGEMENT BOLTON LTD (IFM BOLTON) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d003 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04d003) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04d003.json) ## Summary Procurement Assist Limited, in conjunction with Integrated Facilities Management Bolton Ltd (iFM Bolton), is inviting tenders for a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for External Presentation and Grounds Maintenance Services across the United Kingdom. This extensive project, valued at £75,000,000, spans a maximum term until 31 May 2029 and encompasses services in three key categories: Ground Presentation, Grounds Maintenance, and Site Surveying. The procurement stage is currently active and the DPS provides an expedited procurement route, exempting clients from further engagement with OJEU processes. The DPS remains open for initial applications for 30 days but will accept ongoing applications until the end-of-term date. Results of submissions will be announced by 1 June 2029. This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses in the grounds maintenance industry, including SMEs. Businesses excelling in arboriculture, routine grounds and tree maintenance, and site surveying with GPS technology are well-suited for this contract. Inclusion in the DPS could lead to long-term engagements with various public sector clients across the UK, providing a steady workflow and the potential for recurring contracts due to the annual review and potential extensions. The comprehensive breakdown into three specialised service categories ensures that niche providers and comprehensive service organisations alike can find lucrative opportunities within this tender. ## Notice Procurement Assist Limited is seeking service providers to take part in tendering for a place on a 60 month Dynamic Purchasing System for External Presentation and Grounds Maintenance Services. The services will be split into 3 Categories, as follows: Category 1: Ground Presentation Services. Category 2: Grounds Maintenance. Category 3: Site Surveying. The DPS will be available for use by iFM Bolton and the whole public sector from across the United Kingdom. The DPS initial application period is 30 days but will remain open until 31 May 2029. Applications from service providers can be made at any time during this period. The DPS is intended to be a fast route to market for Clients, with Clients not needing any further engagement with OJEU procurement processes. Procurement Assist is publishing this Notice of Amendment made pursuant to the original Notice 2020/S 082-194761 to extend the DPS to 31 May 2029. The remaining information in relation to this DPS is unchanged. ### Lot Information Ground Presentation Services Including, but not limited to: *Arboriculture services - routine maintenance of trees, reactive emergency maintenance of trees (tree felling/pruning) and site recordings of works and survey of trees on individual sites. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/6DW7WJ9475 Renewal: Procurement Assist are extending the active period of the DPS to 31 May 2029. The DPS will be reviewed on an annual basis for amendment, further extension, termination or to re-procure. Grounds Maintenance Including, but not limited to: *Services include (but not limited to) programmed service of grass cutting (which may comprise of cut and drop, cut and collect, or cut and mulch), shrub pruning/cutting, soil preparation, raised bed clearing and soil preparation, pathway cleaning (of vegetation) and pathway weeding. Renewal: Procurement Assist are extending the active period of the DPS to 31 May 2029. The DPS will be reviewed on an annual basis for amendment, further extension, termination or to re-procure. Site Surveying Including, but not limited to: *Provision of site surveying, using GPS technology, to determine individual sites and their content. Examples of content may include grassed areas, trees, shrub bed areas, borders. The data shall be stored electronically and can be used electronically for tendering purposes for Category 1 or two (or combined) of this DPS. Renewal: Procurement Assist are extending the active period of the DPS to 31 May 2029. The DPS will be reviewed on an annual basis for amendment, further extension, termination or to re-procure. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001242-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | 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 | 14 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 31 May 2029 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £75,000,000 | | Lots value | £75,000,000 | | 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 | PROCUREMENT ASSIST LIMITED C/O INTEGRATED FACILITIES MANAGEMENT BOLTON LTD (IFM BOLTON) | | Locality | BOLTON | | Post town | Bolton | | Postcode | BL4 0JR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West | | Local authority | Bolton | | Electoral ward | Farnworth North | | Westminster constituency | Bolton South and Walkden | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services ## Release History - 14 Jan 2025 at 16:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001242-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.boltonft.nhs.uk/about-us/trust-profile/ifm-bolton/ - http://www.procurementassist.co.uk - https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:194761-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/6DW7WJ9475 - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bolton:-Grounds-maintenance-services./6DW7WJ9475 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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