Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bfb-7001-718d-8352-d9ef614c8424/grounds-garden-maintenance-services closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Grounds & Garden Maintenance Services [County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust](https://tendernation.io/buyers/county-durham-and-darlington-nhs-foundation-trust) Often single bidder Estimated value £20,000 Published 19 Jun 2015 Deadline Closed 17 Jul 2015 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust requires a comprehensive garden and maintenance services for a number of its sites; this contract comprises the provision of all necessary labour, tools, machines, fuel and transport for the maintenance described in the Specification and Schedule of Work. Background: The Grounds Maintenance team provides high profile, highly regarded frontline services for the Trust. It is important that the grounds and gardens be carefully maintained to ensure an attractive living environment for anyone either visiting or working at our properties. It is also important that aspects of health and safety are regularly checked, such as broken limbs on trees or diseased trees; tripping hazards such as weed growth on footpaths are controlled; sight lines around hedges and shrubs and communal areas are maintained in a safe and tidy condition. The Specification defines the quality and standards of the service provision the service provider shall strive to not only meet but to exceed them and add value whenever possible. Please note: the specification highlights the Trust profile at present and may be subject to change regarding both the specific location details and service requirements. To express an interest please follow the link: [cardea.nhs.uk](https://www.cardea.nhs.uk/Cardea/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ViewOpportunityEvent.aspx?EventID=3195&Culture=en-GB) Additional information: To express an interest please follow the link: [cardea.nhs.uk](https://www.cardea.nhs.uk/Cardea/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ViewOpportunityEvent.aspx?EventID=3152&Culture=en-GB) Read full description ## CPV classification Grounds maintenance services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/81467cd9-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) 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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