Longhurst Group invites tenders from suitably experienced

organisations who can demonstrate knowledge, skill and innovation in delivering Grounds Maintenance Services to our general needs, leasehold, care and support

and office stock. The services are in relation to Longhurst Group's current and future

properties. Services will be delivered under a TPC 2005 (as amended) for a maximum of

5 years: which will run for an initial period of 3 years with the option to extend by up to

a further 2 years. Customer care excellence and high customer satisfaction is at the

heart of our Grounds Maintenance service. The successful implementation of ICT is one of the key

drivers for the successful delivery of the Grounds Maintenance Service with the

continued development of systems through the life of the contract.

Our requirement is split into geographical Lots as detailed below;

Lot 1 – East Region

Lot 2 – West Region

Lot 3 – South Region

TUPE is applicable to this tender and there is likely to be employees transferring from

existing service provider(s).

Organisations seeking to respond to this opportunity are required to complete and

submit a Selection Questionnaire. Full details of this opportunity and the requirements

are within the procurement documents. Following evaluation of submitted Selection

Questionnaires, Longhurst Group anticipates short listing a maximum of 5 service

providers per Lot (15 in total) to be Invited to Submit their Tenders.

Grounds Maintenance services to our general needs, leasehold, care and

support and office stock located within the Group’s East Region.

Grounds Maintenance services to our general needs, leasehold, care and

support and office stock located within the Group’s West Region.

Grounds Maintenance services to our general needs, leasehold, care and

support and office stock located within the Group’s South Region.