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Homes England - Central Lancs Sites Term Landscape Maintenance & Cleansing Contract 2018 - 2021

HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Dec 2018 at 11:22

Award Notice
Tender

10 Sep 2018 at 13:41

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Homes England procurement process is focused on the "Central Lancs Sites Term Landscape Maintenance & Cleansing Contract 2018 - 2021," which aims to appoint a competent supplier for landscape maintenance and cleansing across 36 sites in the Central Lancashire area. The contract's duration is set for two years, with the possibility of a one-year extension based on performance. The invitation to tender is currently complete, following a tender period that closed on 8th October 2018. The minimum contract value is £70,300, with an overall estimated value of £81,500, and all financial transactions will be settled in GBP. This project falls under the category of grounds maintenance services and is managed by Homes England, based in Warrington, England.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for growth, particularly for SMEs engaged in landscaping and grounds maintenance services. Businesses capable of providing services such as grass cutting, hedge trimming, and site cleansing would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The expectation for adherence to performance standards and Key Performance Indicators allows suppliers to demonstrate their capability and reliability, enhancing their positioning for similar future opportunities within the public sector. Firms interested in this contract should be prepared to operate in conformity with the zero-tolerance policies on bribery and corruption mandated by Homes England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homes England - Central Lancs Sites Term Landscape Maintenance & Cleansing Contract 2018 - 2021

Notice Description

Home England is seeking to appoint a competent supplier for the provision of landscape maintenance and cleansing services for a number of sites within the Central Lancashire area. There are 36 sites within the Homes England Central Lancashire portfolio. The sites vary in size and character and include public open space, land reserved for future development and residual land left over as a result of residential and commercial development. The contract is envisaged to have duration of 2 years with provision for a further 1 year extension under the same Terms and Conditions of this contract. Any contract extensions will be based on tendered Rates and Prices. Prior to Tendering, Suppliers should ensure that they have the availability and capacity to commence and deliver the Service within a timely manner. Typical planned Services under this contract comprise of but are not exclusively limited to the following Site inspections; Grass Cutting; Hedge Cutting; Ornamental shrub Pruning; Weed Control; and Cleansing. The contract is performance based, the performance of which will be monitored via Key Performance Indicators (KPI's). Additional information: The opportunity can be accessed via Homes England eTendering system. Suppliers wishing to be considered for this contract must register their expression of interest and submit a tender through the Homes England eTendering system. If not already registered, candidates should register on the Homes England eTendering system at https://procontract.due-north.com/Login All discussions, meetings and communications will be conducted in English. The contract will be subject to English law. Tenders and all supporting documents must be priced in GBP and all payments under the contract will be made in GBP. This procurement and award is subject to the transparency arrangements being adopted by the UK Government. These arrangements include the publication of tender documentation issued by Homes England and the contract between Homes England and Supplier. Suppliers should highlight any areas they consider commercially sensitive in order for Homes England to be able to honor our transparency obligations without undermining the Suppliers commercial interests. Suppliers are advised that Homes England is subject to the Freedom of Information Act 2000 ("The Act"). If a Supplier considers that any of the information supplied as part of this procurement procedure should not be disclosed because of its commercial sensitivity, confidential or otherwise, they must, when providing this information, clearly identify the specific information they do not wish to be disclosed and clearly specify the reasons for its sensitivity. Homes England shall take such statements into consideration in the event that it receives a request pursuant to the Act which relates to the information provided by the interested party. Please note, it is insufficient to include a statement of confidentiality encompassing all the information provided in the response. Homes England takes a zero-tolerance approach to bribery and corruption and sets high standards of impartiality, integrity and objectivity in relation to the stewardship of public funds and the management of its activities. The principles contained within this policy apply to both internal and external audiences, including anyone wishing to undertake business or engage with Homes England. Please refer to our Anti-bribery and Corruption Policy by visiting https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/anti-bribery-and-corruption-policy for further information.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-591a324d-6b52-4313-95c8-4bf2a426817e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cd40ade-a1d8-4ebc-ace3-577b89a97e18
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£81,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£74,495 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20187 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2019 - 31 Jan 2022 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
HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA3 7QH
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALBEN LANDSCAPES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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