Scope
Reference
PAN3435
Description
The council require weed control services to be provided on all Council owned / controlled highways & housing land, failure to provide this service will result in complaints, reputational damage, unkept land and claims against the authority for slip, trip incidents.
Total value (estimated)
- £564,000 excluding VAT
- £676,800 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 4 May 2026 to 3 May 2029
- Possible extension to 3 May 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
2 X optional 12 months periods
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 77312100 - Weed-killing services
Contract locations
- UKF21 - Leicester
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
16 March 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
27 March 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
30 April 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality Scores (method statements) -50% |
Quality | 50.00% |
| Price | Pricing Schedule -50% |
Price | 50.00% |
Other information
Payment terms
As per Appendix D- Service agreement and the specification
Description of risks to contract performance
As the Specification
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=28c4a01e-c613-f111-813c-005056b64545
Contracting authority
Leicester City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXRT-5737-VBQD
City Hall (4th Floor)
Leicester
LE1 1FZ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Godfred Boakye-Srampa
Telephone: +44 1164546186
Email: godfred.boakye-srampa@leicester.gov.uk
Website: https://www.leicester.gov.uk
Region: UKF21 - Leicester
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government