Contract Timeline

Publication Date

21st November 2024 11:05:48 AM

Tender Deadline

14th January 2025 17:00:00 PM   51 days remaining

Contract Summary

MHCLG require a Supplier to deliver and manage the Green Flag Award Scheme ('the Scheme') on a concessionary contract basis. The Scheme is both a national and international benchmark for quality public green spaces such as parks and community gardens - considered by the green space sector as the annual MOT for green space. It is highly regarded and credited with being a cost-effective way to raise the quality of urban green space and local people's engagement with it. The Scheme is recognised and used by the majority of local authority green space managers and increasingly by community and voluntary groups. With over 2,200 green spaces currently accredited the Scheme is considered to have significant growth potential and the principal ambition for the future running of the Scheme under Contract is to see the majority of green spaces in the United Kingdom, and beyond, accredited. The Scheme has predominantly covered parks and community gardens, but its range now extends to woodlands, nature reserves, allotments, cemeteries, and open spaces around social housing and shopping centres. The detail of the Scheme is set out in Raising the Standard, a standard of management for parks and green spaces. MHCLG currently considers that Raising the Standard to be the underpinning handbook for the Scheme and for interpreting the Scheme criteria that guides its operation, however proposals for innovating the Scheme are encouraged. Further detail on the current Scheme can be found on the existing website: https://www.greenflagaward.org/ The estimated Concession Value (income) of this Contract is £6M over the initial 5 year period and £14M over the maximum 10 year period, however MHCLG make no guarantee as to level of revenue available. You can access the procurement documents by registering on the the e-Sourcing portal (https://mhclg.force.com/login). Once you have clicked to register your interest, you then need to navigate to 'My Proposals and Quotes' where you should have visibility of the documents. Under the Document tab within the procurement-project record the documents are listed and can be downloaded. If you have any issues with accessing the portal or password resets then please contact Atamis Additional information: You can access the procurement documents by registering on the the e-Sourcing portal (https://mhclg.force.com/login). Once you have clicked to register your interest, you then need to navigate to 'My Proposals and Quotes' where you should have visibility of the documents. Under the Document tab within the procurement-project record the documents are listed and can be downloaded. If you have any issues with accessing the portal or password resets then please contact Atamis directly at support@atamis.co.uk.

Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-b5fd17-54e86f4d-031f-47d7-a1e0-4e5c8b85ce1b

Publication Source

Contracts Finder

Procurement Stage

Tender

Procurement Method

Open

Procurement Method Details

Open Procedure (above Threshold)

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

SME VCSE

Framework / DPS

Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

75124000
90700000
92000000
98000000

CPV Division(s)

75 - Administration, defence and social security services
90 - Sewage-, refuse-, cleaning-, and environmental services
92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
98 - Other community, social and personal services

Awarding Authority

MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

commercialtenders@communities.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

2 Marsham Street

LONDON

SW1P4DF

England

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

23rd November 2023 13:25:09 PM

Planning Deadline

10th October 2023 22:59:59 PM   Expired

Contract Summary

*UPDATE 23/11 - Indicative dates for potential procurement have changed, and the ITT will no longer be issued in November. The Authority will endeavour to share further updates in due course, with the competition expected to commence in the new year. The Authority reserves the right to amend dates at any time, and Potential Suppliers rely on them entirely at their own risk.* The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (the Authority) is seeking a Potential Supplier to licence the running of the Green Flag Awards on a financially self-sufficient, concession arrangement basis. The Green Flag Award Scheme (the Scheme) is both a national and international benchmark for quality public green spaces such as parks and community gardens - considered by the green space sector as the annual MOT for green space. It is highly regarded and credited with being a cost-effective way to raise the quality of urban green space and local people's engagement with it. The main deliverables of the Scheme are: - To ensure the continued successful operation of, and confidence in, the Scheme as a benchmark for quality public green spaces, raising the standards of management and maintenance of publicly accessible green spaces both in England and around the world, and supporting the Government commitment that every household in England should be within 15 minutes' walk of green or blue space. - To increase participation in the Scheme, whilst ensuring the quality of the Scheme is maintained; - To innovate delivery of the Scheme thereby ensuring self-sufficiency and sustainability; - To ensure green spaces are accessible to people of all abilities, safe and encouraging of community participation; - To increase and support biodiversity within green spaces; - To pursue the ambition of the Scheme to see the majority of green spaces in England become accredited. This Pre-Tender Market Engagement (PTME) seeks information in preparation for the potential procurement of a Potential Supplier to run the Green Flag Award accreditation scheme under licence. The purpose of this PTME is to: i) help define the requirement; ii) help provide a better understanding of the feasibility of the requirement; iii) understand the best procurement and service delivery approach; iv) understand the capacity of the market to deliver and possible risks involved; and v) provide the market with an opportunity to ask questions, raise queries and identify any issues to be addressed at an early stage. Further details can be found in the attached PTME document. Responses to this PTME must be sent by email to commercialtenders@levellingup.gov.uk by 17.00 GMT, Tuesday 10th October 2023 (the Response Deadline). Potential Suppliers may raise questions or seek clarification regarding any aspect of this PTME at any time prior to the Response Deadline via the same e-mail address. The Authority shall maintain commercial confidentiality of information received during the PTME. Additional information: *UPDATE 23/11 - Indicative dates for potential procurement have changed, and the ITT will no longer be issued in November. The Authority will endeavour to share further updates in due course, with the competition expected to commence in the new year. The Authority reserves the right to amend dates at any time, and Potential Suppliers rely on them entirely at their own risk.*

Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-b5fd17-54e86f4d-031f-47d7-a1e0-4e5c8b85ce1b

Publication Source

Contracts Finder

Procurement Stage

Planning

Procurement Method

N/A

Procurement Method Details

N/A

Procurement Category

N/A

Tender Suitability

SME VCSE

Framework / DPS

Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

72224000
73220000
79340000
90700000

CPV Division(s)

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
90 - Sewage-, refuse-, cleaning-, and environmental services

Awarding Authority

DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES

Buyer Name

Timothy Lundy

Buyer Email

commercialtenders@levellingup.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

07828245139

Buyer Address

2 Marsham Street

LONDON

SW1P4DF

England

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

19th September 2023 14:43:04 PM

Planning Deadline

10th October 2023 22:59:59 PM   Expired

Contract Summary

The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (the Authority) is seeking a Potential Supplier to licence the running of the Green Flag Awards on a financially self-sufficient, concession arrangement basis. The Green Flag Award Scheme (the Scheme) is both a national and international benchmark for quality public green spaces such as parks and community gardens - considered by the green space sector as the annual MOT for green space. It is highly regarded and credited with being a cost-effective way to raise the quality of urban green space and local people's engagement with it. The main deliverables of the Scheme are: - To ensure the continued successful operation of, and confidence in, the Scheme as a benchmark for quality public green spaces, raising the standards of management and maintenance of publicly accessible green spaces both in England and around the world, and supporting the Government commitment that every household in England should be within 15 minutes' walk of green or blue space. - To increase participation in the Scheme, whilst ensuring the quality of the Scheme is maintained; - To innovate delivery of the Scheme thereby ensuring self-sufficiency and sustainability; - To ensure green spaces are accessible to people of all abilities, safe and encouraging of community participation; - To increase and support biodiversity within green spaces; - To pursue the ambition of the Scheme to see the majority of green spaces in England become accredited. This Pre-Tender Market Engagement (PTME) seeks information in preparation for the potential procurement of a Potential Supplier to run the Green Flag Award accreditation scheme under licence. The purpose of this PTME is to: i) help define the requirement; ii) help provide a better understanding of the feasibility of the requirement; iii) understand the best procurement and service delivery approach; iv) understand the capacity of the market to deliver and possible risks involved; and v) provide the market with an opportunity to ask questions, raise queries and identify any issues to be addressed at an early stage. Further details can be found in the attached PTME document. Responses to this PTME must be sent by email to commercialtenders@levellingup.gov.uk by 17.00 GMT, Tuesday 10th October 2023 (the Response Deadline). Potential Suppliers may raise questions or seek clarification regarding any aspect of this PTME at any time prior to the Response Deadline via the same e-mail address. The Authority shall maintain commercial confidentiality of information received during the PTME.

Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-b5fd17-54e86f4d-031f-47d7-a1e0-4e5c8b85ce1b

Publication Source

Contracts Finder

Procurement Stage

Planning

Procurement Method

N/A

Procurement Method Details

N/A

Procurement Category

N/A

Tender Suitability

SME VCSE

Framework / DPS

Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

72224000
73220000
79340000
90700000

CPV Division(s)

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
90 - Sewage-, refuse-, cleaning-, and environmental services

Awarding Authority

DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

commercialtenders@levellingup.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

2 Marsham Street

LONDON

SW1P4DF

England