Award of National Framework for Grounds Maintenance and Arboriculture Services

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ESPO awarded a contract to AGS One Group, Connick Tree Care, Countrywide Grounds Maintenance Ltd, George Walker (treecare) Ltd, Glendale Countryside Ltd, Gould Landscapes Ltd, Greenfingers Landscape Limited, Ground Control Ltd, and idverde for a national framework for the provision of grounds maintenance services, including grass cutting, soft and hard landscaping, weed control, pitch marking, and arboriculture services.

The framework is divided into three lots: Lot 1 for grounds maintenance services, Lot 2 for arboriculture services, and Lot 3 for arboriculture services specifically for Leicestershire County Council, with potential collaborative use by other public bodies within Leicestershire.

The framework agreement includes an option to extend for up to a further 24 months, and the total estimated value of AUD 25,000,000 includes the option period.

An eAuction process may be used to award subsequent call-off contracts following the reopening of competition among framework parties.

As a Central Purchasing Body, the framework is open for use by various public bodies across the UK, including local authorities, educational establishments, central government departments, emergency services, NHS bodies, registered charities, and registered social landlords.