Tender

Grounds Maintenance Services

7 FORCES PROCUREMENT

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Tender

18 Dec 2020 at 18:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The 7 Forces Procurement is currently inviting tenders for Grounds Maintenance Services within the East of England, specifically covering various police estates across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Kent, Norfolk, and Suffolk. This competitive tender process is under an open procurement method, allowing all interested parties to participate. The tender was published on 18th December 2020, with a deadline for submissions set for 5th February 2021. The total contract value is estimated between £2,500,000 and £3,400,000, with the contract duration commencing on 21st June 2021 and concluding on 20th June 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in grounds maintenance, landscaping, and associated services, including weed clearance and tree pruning. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), especially those experienced in public contracts and familiar with the operational needs of police estates, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender could facilitate growth by expanding service portfolios and establishing long-term partnerships with government bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Grounds Maintenance Services

Notice Description

The Authority is inviting Tenders for the provision of Grounds Maintenance Services. The Contracting Authorities and their Chief Constables who are participating in this opportunity are: The Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cambridgeshire The Police Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex The Police and Crime Commissioner for Hertfordshire The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk The Police and Crime Commissioner for Suffolk The Tender is divided into the following lots: Lot 1 - Police Estates within the Counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridge & Hertfordshire Lot 2 - Police Estates within the Counties of Essex & Kent Lot 3 - Police Estates within the Counties of Norfolk & Suffolk The Authority shall include any statutory successors and organisations created as a result of reorganisation or organisational changes. This Agreement shall also be open to Essex Fire and Rescue Service and its statutory successors and organisations created as a result of re-organisation or organisational changes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b22829f9-11d3-4854-801d-25a6bae3115e
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

77312000 - Weed-clearance services

77312100 - Weed-killing services

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

77314100 - Grassing services

77330000 - Floral-display services

77341000 - Tree pruning

77342000 - Hedge trimming

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Jun 2021 - 20 Jun 2025 4-5 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
7 FORCES PROCUREMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP5 3QS
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Martlesham & Purdis Farm
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Further Information

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