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title: "Grounds maintenance contract for the three Outdoor Activity Centres (Herd Farm, West Leeds Activity Centre and the South Leeds Youth Hub)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050fc5"
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buyer: "LEEDS CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-09"
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# Grounds maintenance contract for the three Outdoor Activity Centres (Herd Farm, West Leeds Activity Centre and the South Leeds Youth Hub)

Buyer: LEEDS CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050fc5

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## Summary

Leeds City Council has awarded a contract to Groundcare Management Ltd for grounds maintenance services at the three outdoor activity centres: Herd Farm, West Leeds Activity Centre, and the South Leeds Youth Hub. The procurement falls under the industry category of grounds maintenance services and was executed through a selective procurement method known as competitive dialogue. The latest contract was signed on 30th April 2025, with the tender status now marked as complete and the contract currently active. This procurement process adheres to the legal basis of Directive 2014/24/EU and aligns with general public service classifications. The contract is valued at £44,000 in the initial stage of maintenance activities scheduled for specific months of the year.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in grounds maintenance and similar services, as evidenced by its current handling by Groundcare Management Ltd, an SME based in Leeds. The project offers a stable influx of work over its contract period starting in May 2025, providing ample potential for business growth, especially for companies with expertise in maintaining large areas like outdoor activity centres. With the contract being active, businesses equipped with relevant capabilities can aspire to seek similar opportunities in the public sector or potentially partner with key players like Leeds City Council for future projects. The direct engagement and availability of competitive dialogue in such projects also suggest opportunities for businesses to present innovative and cost-effective solutions, thereby strengthening their market position.

## Notice

Groundcare to provide grounds maintenance services to the three activity centres. Specifically at Herd Farm for Groundcare to do the grass cutting of sloped banks (May/June/July/August/September.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Groundcare to provide grounds maintenance services to the three activity centres. Specifically at Herd Farm for Groundcare to do the grass cutting of sloped banks (May/June/July/August/September.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020136-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive dialogue |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £44,000 |
| Contracts value | £44,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEEDS CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 1UR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GROUNDCARE MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 9 May 2025 at 14:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020136-2025
- 9 May 2025 at 12:52 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020087-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020087-2025
  9th May 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104105
- https://www.leeds.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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