---
title: "DHC Gritting and Snow Clearance Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e318"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e318.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DORSET HEALTHCARE UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-09-19"
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# DHC Gritting and Snow Clearance Services

Buyer: DORSET HEALTHCARE UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e318

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## Summary

The public procurement process, led by Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust, concerns the provision of gritting and snow clearance services across Dorset HealthCare sites. The procurement is classified under "Ice-clearing services" with CPV code 90630000, falling within the services category. Mitie Landscapes Limited was awarded the contract on 19th September 2025, following an open procedure. This contract, signed on 3rd September 2025 and valued at £201,476.95, includes the provision of winter services, such as snow clearance and gritting, for the region of UKK25. The tender involved an award criteria emphasizing quality and cost, but the related lots within the procurement stage were eventually cancelled post-award.

This contract presents a significant business growth opportunity for entities specialising in winter service provision, particularly those capable of operating in harsh weather conditions with the requisite equipment and support systems. The award criteria stressed both compliance and social value alongside financial assessments, making it suitable for businesses that can deliver quality services while adhering to economic and social standards. With a competitive bidding scenario involving nine bids, SMEs with robust service and support capabilities may find similar future opportunities with this or comparable trusts, especially given the open nature of the procurement method and the considerable contract value involved.

## Notice

Winter services for Dorset HealthCare sites, to include snow clearance and gritting.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Winter services for Dorset HealthCare sites, to include snow clearance and gritting.

Renewal: The contract can be extended by up to 24 months by mutual agreement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058112-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | £125,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £201,476 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DORSET HEALTHCARE UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | POOLE |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH17 0RB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Canford Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Dorset and North Poole |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England), TLK25 Dorset |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90620000 - Snow-clearing services
- 90630000 - Ice-clearing services

## Release History

- 19 Sep 2025 at 11:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058112-2025
- 18 Feb 2025 at 10:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005524-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.mitie.com
- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/
- https://www.gov.uk/courts-tribunals

## Provenance

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