Tender

Horticultural Services

VALE OF AYLESBURY HOUSING TRUST

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Tender

20 Jun 2018 at 09:31

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Vale of Aylesbury Housing Trust is inviting tenders for Horticultural Services, targeting businesses in the horticulture and grounds maintenance industry. This selective tender process is currently in the active stage, with a tender period set to close on 16th July 2018. The contract, valued at £5.5 million, will commence on 1st April 2019 and run for a duration of 10 years, with a possible extension of 5 years. The geographical scope of the services required encompasses the District of Aylesbury Vale, located in the South East of England.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the grounds maintenance sector, particularly those with expertise in services such as grass cutting, litter picking, and arboricultural works. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as the project seeks experienced contractors to manage approximately 75 hectares of land. Companies with a proven track record in horticultural services will find this an advantageous opportunity to grow their client base while contributing to the upkeep of community spaces.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Horticultural Services

Notice Description

For the provision of Grounds Maintenance Services to the Vale of Aylesbury Housing Trust for a period of 10 years with an option to extend for a further 5 years. The Vale of Aylesbury Housing Trust is seeking a suitably experience contractor to undertake Grounds Maintenance and Arboricultural works throughout the District of Aylesbury Valeincluding within general estates and independent living schemes. The services will include: - grass cutting, - hedge maintenance, - litter picking/sweeping, - weeding, - shrub bed maintenance, - rose bed maintenance, - flower bed maintenance, - garage site maintenance, - arboriculture works and surveys, - winter gritting. The Vale of Aylesbury Housing Trust is responsible for managing and maintaining approx. 75ha of land located throughout the District of Aylesbury Vale, including approx. 50ha of grass areas and 4ha of horticultural features Additional information: All queries and clarification questions relating to this opportunity should be asked on the portal: https://www.housingprocurement.com/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86267f68-f296-4579-a51f-96075c1e37f1
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

77300000 - Horticultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jun 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2029 Over 5 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
VALE OF AYLESBURY HOUSING TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
contact@vaht.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP20 2NJ
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury North
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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