Published date: 4 October 2018

This notice was replaced on 29 January 2019

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 29 January 2019)

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Landscaping work - 45112700

  • Landscaping work for gardens - 45112712

  • Horticultural services - 77300000

Location of contract

TA19 9DT

Value of contract

£140,000

Procurement reference

SOMRTD001-DN368787-52006749

Published date

4 October 2018

Closing date

29 October 2018

Contract start date

1 February 2019

Contract end date

31 January 2021

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes


Description

Dillington House is a property leased by Somerset County Council located on the outskirts of Ilminster, Somerset, in a rural setting. The property operates as a conference, wedding, training, education, concert and lecture centre 12 months of the year, open to both the public and the Council.
The Council is tendering for the supply of gardening and landscaping services for Dillington House. The focus and emphasis of the grounds and garden maintenance is aimed at providing a safe and visually stimulating environment for Dillington House's many visitors. The primary focus needs to be in the areas around the buildings and formal areas and those places frequented most often. The importance of the overall appearance of a well maintained and both in-keeping and interesting set of gardens and grounds is paramount.


About the buyer

Contact name

Kate Williams

Address

County Hall
Taunton
TA1 4DY
England

Telephone

+44 1823356712

Email

commercialandprocurement@somerset.gov.uk

Website

https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk