Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bef-e942-7357-8369-5032ef9427ba/grounds-maintenance-services-2017 [Skip to main content](#main-content) closedGBopen procedureSuitable for SMEs # Grounds Maintenance Services 2017 [Hampshire County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/hampshire-county-council) Estimated value £1,000,000 to £3,180,000 Published 12 Sept 2016 Deadline Closed 12 Oct 2016 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender Hampshire County Council invites applications from suitably experienced organisations who wish to tender for a Term Contract for the provision of Grounds Maintenance Services commencing on 1st January 2017 for a period of three years. The grounds maintenance services are to be provided over 6 Lotted Areas. The services required cover Horticultural Maintenance and outdoor sports facilities for a variety of Clients ranging from Nursery Groups to Higher Education Colleges alongside a number of Hampshire County Council sections which have properties for various uses e.g. Libraries, offices, Registry Offices, home of the Elderly and others. There are also a good coverage of Fire Stations, Police premises and Ambulance Stations. The works are monitored by Grounds Management Officers/Arboricultural Surveyors who will form the major contact points between the Contractor and Client. 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Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes [in-tendhost.co.uk/Hampshire/aspx](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Hampshire/aspx/) Read full description ## CPV classification Grounds maintenance services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice ](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/2894fcaa-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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