Tender

Provision of Grass Cutting/Grounds Maintenance Service

FURTHER EDUCATION COLLEGES

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Tender

24 Jan 2018 at 12:40

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, initiated by Further Education Colleges, involves the provision of grass cutting and grounds maintenance services for Derby College, located in Derbyshire, East Midlands. The tender, titled "Provision of Grass Cutting/Grounds Maintenance Service," is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 15th February 2018. The contract value is estimated at £140,000, and it will commence from 1st April 2018, lasting until 31st March 2020. This is an open procurement method with details available through an e-tendering system managed by In-Tend Ltd.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in landscaping, gardening, and grounds maintenance. Such businesses can leverage this contract to build their portfolio and enhance their credibility in the public sector. The requirements to register on the In-Tend system and submit offers electronically mean that companies adept in digital processes and project management will have an advantage in competing for this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Grass Cutting/Grounds Maintenance Service

Notice Description

Provision of grass cutting services to Derby College, including sports fields/football pitches, grass verges, campus entrances, internal and external grass verges and children's play areas. Additional information: This is an e-tender and all bidders must register on the College e-tender website to download and return completed tender documents. Derby College uses an e-tender system provided and hosted by In-Tend Ltd. In-Tend Ltd is a University of Sheffield subsidiary organisation which provides procurement services to public and private sector organisations. The Bidder's attention is drawn to the Step by Step Supplier Guide which explains how to register on the system and ultimately manage the procurement process from a Bidder's perspective. The Step by Step Supplier Guide is provided with the suite of tender documents associated with this tender, but can also be downloaded from the In-Tend website by following the instructions below: i) Visit http://in-tendhost.co.uk/fe ii) Click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' Tab. iii) Download document entitled 'Supplier E-Tendering Guide.doc' Bidders wanting to take part in this tender process must register on the In-Tend system and manage the process via this system. All tender submissions must be returned via the In-Tend system, using the 'My Tender Return' section of the website. The College is unable to accept tender submissions in hard copy format or via fax or email. Tender submissions received in this manner will be disqualified from the tender process. Bidders should note the following: o It is the Bidder's responsibility to ensure that a copy of ALL documentation is retained by the operator prior to any submission. o Ensure that no attachments uploaded to the e-tender system possess any software virus that prevents the College opening the documents post-deadline. Ensure also that any software media / file types used are commonplace to the College (e.g. Word, PDF, Excel) and that file types are not corrupt when uploaded. It is always recommended to present documents in a PDF format to avoid such issues. The College reserves the right to disqualify any tender submission which cannot be opened (for the reasons discussed) post-deadline. o It is the Bidder's responsibility to maintain an 'active' tender account throughout the process. Accounts tend to become inactive if an operator mistakenly keys-in an incorrect password several times. It is not the responsibility of the College to monitor the status of tenderer accounts. Please be aware that any tender communications may not be available to view if an account is inactive. In the first instance, please contact In-Tend Ltd direct to get the account re-instated. It is required that the Bidder regularly checks the status of their tender accounts during a procurement. The College is not responsible for any missed communications (or the consequences) due to inactive accounts. o All technical queries regarding the e-tender system should be directed to the In-Tend Support Desk, the contact details of which are as follows: o Tel: 0844 272 8810 o Email: support@in-tend.co.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-30909ea2-d738-4fdd-8fe7-02379f157e15
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7d11ac3-3658-4fe0-80dc-2b759eaede80
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

CPV Codes

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

77314100 - Grassing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 2-3 years
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
FURTHER EDUCATION COLLEGES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DERBYSHIRE
Postcode
DE24 8PU
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Alvaston North
Westminster Constituency
Derby South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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