Tender

Grounds Maintenance Services

WHG

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Tender

28 Aug 2018 at 10:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by whg for Grounds Maintenance Services, aimed at enhancing the landscaping across various sites in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. This open tender, initiated on 28th August 2018, is set to close for submissions by 28th September 2018. The resulting contract will commence on 1st April 2019, extending for an initial period of three years, with an option to extend for a further three years based on satisfactory performance. The estimated value of this contract is £5,500,000, and it falls under the category of services, specifically classified as grounds maintenance services (CPV code: 77314000).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in landscaping and grounds maintenance, particularly those equipped with ISO9001 and ISO14001 certifications or their equivalents. Companies with a proven track record of managing similar services and an annual turnover of £10 million over the last two years will be well-positioned to compete. The successful provider will not only contribute to the maintenance of local communities but also may deliver employment and training opportunities, thereby supporting community enrichment alongside commercial growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Grounds Maintenance Services

Notice Description

To express an interest and gain access to documentation please register at www.due-north.com. The proposed scope of the Grounds Maintenance Services comprised of grass, shrubs, hedges, flower and rose beds, hard surfaces, litter picking and other activities generally associated with landscaping/grounds maintenance. Some demolition sites exist and a list of existing Japanese Knotweed sites are included in documentation. Removal of bulk rubbish and fly tipping will not form part of the scope of the works for this contract. The provision of an 'on demand' out of hours service will also be required. Further comprehensive details of the scope of Grounds Maintenance services will be provided in the tender documents.whg does not bind itself to accept the lowest Tender or any Tender and will not be responsible for, or pay any expenses incurred by the Tenderer in the preparation of this tender. Relevant and proportionate suitability assessments will be undertaken e.g. mandatory and discretionary exclusions: taxes, bankruptcy, misconduct and other situations referred to in the 2015 Regs. whg will also check that any bidder has the legal and financial capacities and the technical and professional abilities to perform the contract. The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 ("TUPE") is likely to apply to the workforce of the incumbent contractor(s) in relation to the Services under the Contract, however, ultimately whether or not TUPE applies is a matter of law. The entire process will be carried out electronically via 'The Portal'. Please complete all questions within The Portal and return the Quantitative / Pricing schedule by uploading it within the relevant section; all other scanned documents should be uploaded to the qualitative schedule section or other specified section.whg's expectation is for the Service Provider to help them benefit their customers and their local communities through the creation and delivery of employment and training opportunities and other community benefits. The successful company must hold ISO9001 and ISO14001 or an equivalent. The fixed term Contract will commence on or around the 01.04.19 for an initial period of 3 (three) years. The contract will be extendable up to a maximum of 3 (three) years by one or more extensions of whatever period(s) whg specifies subject to satisfactory performance by the provider. For example: 2+1. The total contract term will not exceed 6 years. Please read in conjunction with Section 11 and Section 111 before expressing an interest. These services are being tendered in line with The Public Contracts Regulations 2015. In order to ensure your company possesses the necessary economic and financial capacity to perform the contract your company will be required to show an annual turnover of PS10m for the last 2 years. Copies of your accounts for the last 2 years will be required.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-71606dc1-ea01-4a21-bb0b-e9a083650cad
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1136289-6bde-4ec4-afd9-18ed75a77c1b
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
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

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
28 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2025 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
WHG
Contact Name
Louise Green
Contact Email
procurement@whgrp.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3005556666

Buyer Location

Locality
WALSALL
Postcode
WS1 1AB
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG38 Walsall
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Walsall
Electoral Ward
St Matthew's
Westminster Constituency
Walsall and Bloxwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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