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ESPH CN Hastings Borough Council - Grounds Maintenance - Soft Market Test (ESPH443)

HASTINGS BOROUGH COUNCIL

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10 May 2021 at 16:14

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Hastings Borough Council aims to gather market feedback for the upcoming Grounds Maintenance Services contract, identified as ESPH CN Hastings Borough Council - Grounds Maintenance - Soft Market Test (ESPH443). The Council is currently in the planning stage and will close the soft market test on 10th June 2021, with the contract expected to commence from 1st November 2022 and run until 30th October 2027. This opportunity is situated in the South East of the United Kingdom, with a focus on services related to grounds maintenance, including parks, sports grounds, and environmental areas.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in landscaping, horticulture, and public space maintenance services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) will find an advantageous position to compete, especially those with innovative approaches to service delivery. Companies that can demonstrate a capability in efficient and sustainable grounds maintenance practices will be well-suited to respond to this market test and potentially secure the forthcoming contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ESPH CN Hastings Borough Council - Grounds Maintenance - Soft Market Test (ESPH443)

Notice Description

Hastings Borough Council and the East Sussex Procurement Hub wishes to obtain market feedback, in advance of procurement, on proposals for the development and operation of Grounds Maintenance Services. The Council's Grounds Maintenance Contract ends 31st October 2022 and we are informally looking to see what providers can offer with regards to these services prior to any tender process commencing. The Council and the East Sussex Procurement Hub are at an early stage in development of its proposals for the Grounds Maintenance Contract and seeks input from the market as to what might be the most potentially advantageous way of packaging and scoping any future procurement opportunity. This exercise will also provide an opportunity for the Council to obtain insight into how the market may approach the delivery of the services in question. It also gives useful early insight into the likely level of interest from that market. The scope of the service includes maintenance of Parks, Open Spaces, Sports and recreation grounds, Industrial sites, Playgrounds, Allotments, Cemetery and closed churchyards, Watercourses, Environmental areas, tubs and planters. Additional information: This Soft Market Test is to be available electronically on the SE Shared Services Procurement eSourcing portal. https://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing/opportunities The SE Shared Services eSourcing portal provides a web-based tool that provides a simple, secure and efficient means for managing tendering and quotation activities reducing the time and effort required for both buyers and Potential Bidders. The portal allows for tender clarifications and submitting your bid electronically. In order to bid for this opportunity you will need to register your company on the SE Shared Services portal. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-86033335-2736-4505-8f0b-3408615363d1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cde3b144-7c0e-4df6-ad1f-e62306e61bdf
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2022 - 30 Oct 2027 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
HASTINGS BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EAST SUSSEX
Postcode
TN34 3UY
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Hastings
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Hastings and Rye

Further Information

Notice Documents

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