Award

Provision of Grounds Maintenance Agency Staff

FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

02 Dec 2024 at 14:58

Award Notice
Award

06 Jan 2022 at 15:13

Award Notice
Tender

15 Nov 2021 at 12:03

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Folkestone and Hythe District Council awarded a contract for the provision of grounds maintenance agency staff, valued at £1,275,000. The contract, classified under CPV code 98510000 for services of commercial and industrial workers, covers various temporary agency worker roles, including grounds maintenance operatives, toilet cleaners, tractor drivers, assistant park keepers, sports attendants, gardeners, and litter pickers. While the list of roles is not exhaustive, additional roles may be added throughout the contract period, from 1 February 2022 to 31 December 2025. The procurement used an open procedure, with a tender period that ended on 16 December 2021. The services will be delivered across multiple regions in the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in temporary staffing, particularly for those capable of supplying a diverse range of roles on a seasonal basis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the suitability criteria include these organizations. The contract, awarded to HRGO plc, presents potential growth for businesses in the staffing industry by providing a steady stream of demand for various temporary positions within the public sector over a prolonged period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Grounds Maintenance Agency Staff

Notice Description

The council requires a variety of Temporary Agency Workers (TAW) are required as outlined below * Seasonal grounds Maintenance Operatives * Seasonal Toilet Cleaners * Seasonal Tractor Driver * Seasonal Assistant Park Keepers * Seasonal Sports Attendant * Seasonal Gardener * Seasonal Litter Picker However, agencies should note that this list is not exhaustive and other categories of staff outside of this list may be also be required, therefore the list may be revised to include additional roles added during the duration of the Contract. The additional roles will be discussed and agreed with the Agency. The opportunity is available and accessible on Kent Business Portal (https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk) - Reference No: DN581901.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2469ba6e-ee63-4a3c-b132-49d28fb12f8e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/234de0c2-9e43-4df0-8ba4-2e9a68f1b1ff
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98510000 - Services of commercial and industrial workers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,275,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,275,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2022 - 31 Dec 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FOLKESTONE
Postcode
CT20 2QY
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Folkestone and Hythe
Electoral Ward
Folkestone Central
Westminster Constituency
Folkestone and Hythe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HRGO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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