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HCC Feb 2018 - The Provision of a Grounds Maintenance Framework for Hertfordshire County Council

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12 Feb 2018 at 08:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The Hertfordshire County Council, through its trading organisation Hertfordshire Business Services (HBS), has initiated a tender for a Grounds Maintenance Framework. This procurement will enable the appointment of capable organisations to provide general grounds maintenance services across various sites in Hertfordshire, including schools, fire stations, and libraries. The contract is set for a duration of four years, with anticipated annual expenditure between £1.5 million and £2 million. Interested suppliers are required to submit their bids by 12 noon on 12 March 2018, leading to a contract start date of 1 May 2018.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses engaged in grounds maintenance and related services. Companies specialising in landscaping, gardening, and outdoor facility services would be well-suited to participate in this procurement process, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering cost-effective solutions. The framework also opens avenues for collaboration with various departments of the Council and partner organisations, broadening the market reach for successful bidders beyond Hertfordshire.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HCC Feb 2018 - The Provision of a Grounds Maintenance Framework for Hertfordshire County Council

Notice Description

Hertfordshire Business Services (hereinafter referred to as 'HBS') the trading organisation of Hertfordshire County Council (hereinafter referred to as 'the Council') is advertising its requirement to appoint competent and cost effective organisations to be part of its Grounds Maintenance Framework Agreement to provide general grounds maintenance services to sites throughout the County. This Contract will utilised by all departments of the Council including establishments such as Schools, Fire Stations, Disused Sites, Day Centres, Libraries etc. It may also be used for works outside of the Council as requested by our partners and customers (this may be outside the geographical area of Hertfordshire in some cases). The anticipated expenditure on these Goods is presently circa ?1,500,000 per annum, however the estimated annual range is between ?1,500,000 to ?2,000,000. The Contract will be for a fixed period of four (4) years unless terminated in accordance with the provisions of this Contract. Please note that the Contract requirements will subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands. To access this procurement opportunity please visit www.supplyhertfordshire.uk and follow the on-screen guidance. This procurement is an Open (one stage) process. Suppliers wishing to take part in this project are invited to 'express interest' which will give access to the full procurement documents in the e-tendering system. To be considered as a bidder you must complete and submit a Bid by 12 noon on Monday 12 March 2018 the Tender submission date. Please allow sufficient time to make your return as late Bids will not be permitted by the system. Please Note The TUPE Staffing Information for this procurement will be provided along with other documentation at each Call-Off for this procurement. TUPE related information must be treated as protected data in accordance with the requirements of the Data Protection Act 1998 and must be kept confidential. By clicking on the View Details button and accessing the documentation for this procurement, Tenderers agree: a) To undertake to treat the information as confidential and commercially sensitive at all times and take all reasonable steps to prevent any inadvertent disclosure to any third party . b) That under no circumstances will any of the information be disclosed by your organisation or your personnel to any third party without the Council's prior consent in writing. c) That the information supplied will be stored securely and destroyed or returned to the Council, after your Organisation's bid has been submitted or you decide not to proceed with a tender submission. d) That you will indemnify the Council for any losses, arising from your breach or breach by any of your personnel of these confidentiality requirements specified above and data protection requirements in relation to TUPE... Additional information: To access this opportunity please visit www.supplyhertfordshire.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a208ccc1-8fbd-4f56-9137-8d449cd7a059
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da578d57-97ac-4de3-bbfe-ad541a0cf3c2
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2018 - 30 Apr 2022 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
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Contact Name
Chris Mulhall (HCC)
Contact Email
chris.mulhall@hertfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01707 281571

Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORDSHIRE
Postcode
SG13 8DE
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Hertford Castle
Westminster Constituency
Hertford and Stortford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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