--- title: "Ayrshire College Grounds Maintenance Service" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000647428" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000647428" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000647428.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000647428.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "AYRSHIRE COLLEGE" published: "2021-05-17" --- # Ayrshire College Grounds Maintenance Service Buyer: AYRSHIRE COLLEGE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000647428 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000647428) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000647428.json) ## Summary Ayrshire College, located in Kilmarnock, is seeking contractors for the "Ayrshire College Grounds Maintenance Service." This open procurement process aims to secure year-round grounds maintenance services, including winter gritting and snow clearance, for its Ayr and Kilmarnock campuses. The service is expected to commence on 19 April 2021, with the tender period having concluded on 13 April 2021. The project falls under the education sector and is primarily classified as a service contract, valued at £66,000. The winning bid was awarded to MITIE Landscapes Ltd, marking the completion stage of this procurement. This grounds maintenance contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in landscaping, horticulture, and facilities management. Suppliers exceeding the basic qualifications, such as possessing SSIP membership (e.g., CHAS), and demonstrating experience in similar service contracts will be well-suited to compete. Additionally, with factors like potential community benefits involved, including providing work experience and apprenticeship opportunities, this contract could significantly aid in business growth while contributing to local community development. ## Notice Ayrshire College is seeking a contractor to carry out all year round grounds maintenance work, including winter gritting and snow clearance as required, at its Ayr and Kilmarnock campuses. The service is to begin 19 April 2021. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The College is seeking contractor/contractors to carry out all year round grounds maintenance work, including winter gritting and snow clearance when required, at its Ayr and Kilmarnock campuses. Options: The contract is for 2 years with the option to extend for a further 2 one-year periods at the sole discretion of Ayrshire College. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY415242 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 May 2021 | | Submission deadline | 13 Apr 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 19 Apr 2021 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £66,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | AYRSHIRE COLLEGE | | Locality | KILMARNOCK | | Post town | Kilmarnock | | Postcode | KA1 3HY | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire | | Local authority | East Ayrshire | | Electoral ward | Kilmarnock West and Crosshouse | | Westminster constituency | Kilmarnock and Loudoun | | Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire, TLM94 South Ayrshire | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | MITIE LANDSCAPES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services ## Release History - 17 May 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY415242 - 31 Mar 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410894 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR410894&idx=5 9th April 2021 - Appendix 1- Specification has been uploaded as a separate document - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR410894&idx=4 6th April 2021 - Ayrshire College Ayr Campus plan. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR410894&idx=3 6th April 2021 - Ayrshire College Kilmarnock campus plan. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR410894&idx=2 1st April 2021 - Appendix B-Pricing Schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR410894&idx=1 31st March 2021 - Invitation to Tender document - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410894 Ayrshire College Grounds Maintenance Service - Ayrshire College is seeking a contractor to carry out all year round grounds maintenance work, including winter gritting and snow clearance as required, at its Ayr and Kilmarnock campuses. The service is to begin 19 April 2021. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY415242 Ayrshire College Grounds Maintenance Service - Ayrshire College is seeking a contractor to carry out all year round grounds maintenance work, including winter gritting and snow clearance as required, at its Ayr and Kilmarnock campuses. The service is to begin 19 April 2021. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www1.ayrshire.ac.uk/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000647428 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000647428. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000647428.json.