--- title: "Ayrshire College Grounds Maintenance and Winter Gritting Service" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000760784" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000760784" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000760784.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000760784.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "AYRSHIRE COLLEGE" published: "2024-05-07" --- # Ayrshire College Grounds Maintenance and Winter Gritting Service Buyer: AYRSHIRE COLLEGE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000760784 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000760784) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000760784.json) ## Summary The Ayrshire College has recently completed the procurement process for their "Grounds Maintenance and Winter Gritting Service" contract. This involved seeking a contractor for year-round grounds maintenance work including winter gritting at their Ayr and Kilmarnock campuses. The service began on 22 April 2024. The buying organisation is Ayrshire College located in Kilmarnock, UK. The procurement stage was an open tender, with the contract awarded to Mitie Landscapes Ltd. The contract is currently active, signed on 26 April 2024, with a total value of £55,000. This tender for grounds maintenance and winter gritting presents an opportunity for businesses in the services industry to compete and grow their operations. Companies specialising in landscape maintenance and winter services would be well-suited for this contract. The tender specifically targets those able to provide year-round maintenance services and winter gritting at educational campuses. With a clear focus on the education sector, businesses with experience in this industry sector may find this tender particularly relevant for business growth. ## 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 22 April 2024. ### 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=MAY504646 | | 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 | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 May 2024 | | Submission deadline | 4 Apr 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 26 Apr 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £112,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £55,000 | ## 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 | 2 | | Supplier names | AYRSHIRE COLLEGE; MITIE LANDSCAPES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services ## Release History - 7 May 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY504646 - 12 Mar 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR500693 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR500693&idx=4 15th March 2024 - Ayr Site Map added - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR500693&idx=3 15th March 2024 - The site maps for Kilmarnock and Ayr have been uploaded as separate documents. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR500693&idx=1 12th March 2024 - Invitation to Tender document - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR500693&idx=2 12th March 2024 - Appendix B-Pricing Schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR500693 Ayrshire College Grounds Maintenance and Winter Gritting 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 22 April 2024. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY504646 Ayrshire College Grounds Maintenance and Winter Gritting 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 22 April 2024. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www1.ayrshire.ac.uk/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000760784 - https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/kilmarnock-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court ## 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-r6ebe6-0000760784. 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