Planning

P5793 Locking of Park Gates

TOWER HAMLETS

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Planning

13 Jan 2022 at 13:44

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Tower Hamlets is initiating a procurement process for the contract titled "P5793 Locking of Park Gates," focused on miscellaneous services within the parks maintenance sector. Currently at the planning stage, the council is seeking market engagement to gather feedback and ideas before finalising the specifications. The key date for interested participants is 2nd February 2022, which marks the end of the engagement period. A virtual supplier engagement event is scheduled for 4th February 2022, providing an opportunity for interested suppliers to learn more about the project before formal tendering begins. This contract will last for 3 years with potential extensions of 1 year each, aiming to enhance the safety and management of key park sites in Tower Hamlets, London (Postal Code: E14 2BG).

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in security services, grounds maintenance, and facility management to expand their operations in a supportive local government environment. Companies capable of providing comprehensive locking services and park maintenance are encouraged to participate. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) will find this contract particularly accessible due to its strategic alignment with the council’s commitment to enhancing public parks and open spaces, making it a valuable opportunity for those looking to grow their business in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

P5793 Locking of Park Gates

Notice Description

The Council wishes to emphasise this is not a call for competition, the purpose of this Prior Information Notice is to advise the market on the forthcoming procurement and seek ideas and feedback from the market that may inform the specification. The procurement of the Locking of Park Gates contract is for the provision of locking of key park sites throughout Tower Hamlets. The contract is being procured in collaboration with officers from other Directorates that require these services. The procurement of this contract will be in line with all legislation, British and European Standards (as amended), sound and accepted best practice implicit in the specifications and public/user health and safety. The contract will also be procured in line with the Parks and Open Spaces strategy, and all relevant existing and future parks specific strategic documents in line with Green Flag best Practice standards In 2005 the Council agreed an Open Space Strategy for the borough, which sets out LBTH intentions for protecting and improving public parks, open spaces and other landscape areas in the public realm. Updated in 2016, it includes commitments to improve the accessibility and quality of sites and service provision. The contract is for the Locking of Park Gates throughout the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. The contract is for the provision of services including but is not limited to: 1. Locking and Unlocking of designated park gates throughout Tower Hamlets 2. Ensuing parks are safely evacuated during locking operations 3. Reporting of Anti-Social Behavior and Crime London Borough of Tower Hamlets will be procuring this new contract on a 3 years plus 1 plus 1 basis. This will encourage contract attractiveness to potential suppliers and reduce the cost of the contract as there will be more time for set up and mobilisation. Pre-Market Event: A virtual supplier engagement event will be held on Friday 4th February at 10am Please register your interest for the event by sending your company name and representatives names to matthew.twohig@towerhamlets.gov.uk no later than Wednesday 2nd February 4pm. Additional information: Pre-Market Event: A virtual supplier engagement event will be held on Friday 4th February at 10am Please register your interest for the event by sending your company name and representatives names to matthew.twohig@towerhamlets.gov.uk no later than Wednesday 2nd February 4pm.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7f505a5e-ae3d-4052-abbf-0c5b69bab200
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d2da850-4996-469a-a2ca-9439ed3a385f
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

77313000 - Parks maintenance services

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

79710000 - Security services

79713000 - Guard services

98300000 - Miscellaneous services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Feb 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TOWER HAMLETS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 2BG
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Poplar
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Further Information

Notice Documents

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