Scope
Reference
COV21522
Description
The Council has a requirement for weed control across the city. Currently, this covers twice yearly spraying on the adopted highway, footpaths, cemeteries as well as invasive weeds spraying. Streetpride is the Council's main customer of this service, and the spraying is arranged directly with the contractor. Other Council departments may access this contract if required and coordinated through Streetpride.
Contract 1. COV - Weed Control (2025)
Supplier
Contract value
- £300,000 excluding VAT
- £360,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
7 July 2025
Contract dates
- 8 July 2025 to 30 June 2027
- Possible extension to 30 June 2029
- 3 years, 11 months, 24 days
Description of possible extension:
2 x 12-month extensions available
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 77312000 - Weed-clearance services
Contract locations
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
Key performance indicators
| Name | Description | Reporting frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Completed within agreed timeframe | Meets agreed timeframe |
6 months |
| Cost | Invoiced at contract rates |
6 months |
| Quality | Meets agreed rates |
6 months |
| Health & Safety | 6 months | |
| Complaints upheld | 6 months | |
| Social Value | 6 months |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
Empire Ground Care Ltd
- Companies House: 09998796
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZCL-9542-RGTJ
26 Main Street Marston Trussell
Market Harborough
LE16 9TY
United Kingdom
Email: nick@empiregroundcare.com
Website: http://www.empiregroundcare.com
Region: UKF24 - West Northamptonshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. COV - Weed Control (2025)
Contracting authority
Coventry City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMJC-6861-XJPP
Council House, Earl Street
Coventry
CV1 5RR
United Kingdom
Region: UKG33 - Coventry
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government