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Homes England - Kent: Lodge Hill, Chattenden Landscape Maintenance and Cleansing Services 2019 - 2024

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

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Feb 2020 at 13:57

Award Notice
Tender

12 Jul 2019 at 12:36

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The current procurement opportunity involves Homes England, which is seeking a supplier for landscape maintenance services for Lodge Hill in Chattenden, Rochester, Kent. This contract, classified under grounds maintenance services, is set for an initial term of two years, with potential extensions totaling a maximum of five years. The anticipated commencement date was 1st September 2019, and the tender period concluded on 12th August 2019. The total value of the contract is £330,000, and the minimum contract value is £280,000. Interested suppliers were required to register their expression of interest through the Homes England eTendering system.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the landscaping and maintenance industry, especially those with experience in performance-based contracts that are monitored with Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, given the nature of the services required—which include site inspections, shrub maintenance, and waste clearance. The contract is primarily focused on maintaining ecological landscapes, making it ideal for companies that specialise in sustainable practices and environmental management.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homes England - Kent: Lodge Hill, Chattenden Landscape Maintenance and Cleansing Services 2019 - 2024

Notice Description

Homes England is currently seeking to appoint a competent Supplier for the provision of landscape maintenance services for Lodge Hill in Chattenden, Rochester, Kent. This contract is envisaged to have initial term of 2 years with provision for a further 1 year, plus 1 year, plus 1 year (5 years maximum total duration) extension under the same Terms and Conditions of this contract. Any contract extensions will be based on tendered Rates and Prices. The anticipated commencement date for the Service is 1st September 2019. 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, whereby the Supplier shall indicate; all matters relating to the maintenance specification, recommendations for necessary Service, incidences of vandalism, fly tipping, trespass and adjustments to the scheduled Service; Aquatic Plant Maintenance; Shrub Maintenance; Grass Cutting; Hedge Cutting; Weed Control; and Cleansing. This contract is a performance based, the performance of which will be monitored via Key Performance Indicators (KPI's). Additional information: The opportunity can be accessed via the Homes England eTendering system. Tenderers 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 honour our transparency obligations without undermining the bidders 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-b5fd17-91836157-f076-430b-9601-30bbaac4b89e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c571467-25cd-44d5-9ded-1b856d2d2be7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£330,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£127,255 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2025 Over 5 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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORSE COMMERCIAL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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