Tender

GB-Burton Upon Trent: Grounds Maintenance Service Delivery Model Options Appraisal

EAST STAFFORDSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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06 Dec 2023 at 17:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The East Staffordshire Borough Council is inviting quotations for a feasibility study to explore alternative options for delivering outsourced Grounds Maintenance Services. The study aims to assess various 'in house' delivery models, including direct management by the Council, operation by a Council-owned company, or as a shared service with a partner authority. The procurement method is an open procedure with a contract period from January 29, 2024, to March 29, 2024, offering opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the business and management consultancy industry. The tender deadline is January 8, 2024, and the study location is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an ideal opportunity for SMEs specialising in business and management consultancy services to compete for a contract with the East Staffordshire Borough Council. Businesses that can provide insights into effective delivery mechanisms for outsourced services, particularly in the public sector, would be well-suited to this opportunity. The council values innovation and efficiency in service delivery and is open to considering alternative 'in house' options that can enhance the Grounds Maintenance Services within the Borough. The competitive tendering process aims to identify a solution that maximises service quality and cost-effectiveness for the benefit of the local community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Burton Upon Trent: Grounds Maintenance Service Delivery Model Options Appraisal

Notice Description

East Staffordshire Borough Council is seeking quotations from suitably qualified Applicants to quote for the undertaking of a feasibility study to explore the opportunities for an alternative delivery mechanism for the Council's outsourced Grounds Maintenance Services, including through an in-house service. The Council wishes to procure an Options Appraisal from a suitably qualified organisation, in order to inform and shape the future delivery of its Grounds Maintenance Services within the Borough. The primary requirement is for the successful consultant to identify and evaluate a range of 'in house' delivery options* including; *Bringing the service directly 'in house' so that it is managed by the Council and Council officers directly; or *Bringing the service 'in house' but with the service operated by a Council owned Management Company at 'arm's length'; or *Bringing the service into local authority management but operated as a 'shared service' with a partner authority that is already operating the service directly. *N.B. if there are any other insourced options, the Council would be willing to consider those. Full information is included in the Request for Quotation documents Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Burton-Upon-Trent:-Grounds-Maintenance-Service-Delivery-Model-Options-Appraisal/Q7226H6W2C To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/Q7226H6W2C

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e1f41c5-df83-4426-b8c3-a1ca194228b3
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jan 2024 - 29 Mar 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST STAFFORDSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
James Abbott
Contact Email
procurement@eaststaffsbc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01283508244

Buyer Location

Locality
BURTON UPON TRENT
Postcode
DE14 2EB
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
East Staffordshire
Electoral Ward
Shobnall
Westminster Constituency
Burton and Uttoxeter

Further Information

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