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Gloucestershire County Council Grounds Maintenance Services for Schools and Corporate Properties in Gloucestershire

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Mar 2020 at 10:57

Award Notice
Tender

04 Oct 2019 at 09:03

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Gloucestershire County Council is seeking to establish a Grounds Maintenance Services Framework, covering various facilities within Gloucestershire, including schools, libraries, and corporate properties. The procurement process is currently at the Award stage, having been initiated on 4th October 2019, with tenders due by 4th November 2019. The framework will commence on 1st April 2020 and run until 31st March 2024, with an estimated total value of £1,628,000. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, enabling multiple suppliers to participate across six distinct geographical lots.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the grounds maintenance sector, particularly those specialising in services such as landscaping, sports field maintenance, and tree pruning. Companies equipped to manage contracts spanning multiple sites will find this an attractive venture, especially larger firms that can handle the estimated £2,442,000 call-off contract over six years. Suppliers well-versed in the TUPE regulations will also have an advantage in ensuring compliance and competitive bidding.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Gloucestershire County Council Grounds Maintenance Services for Schools and Corporate Properties in Gloucestershire

Notice Description

Gloucestershire County Council (GCC) is procuring a Grounds Maintenance Services Framework which will cover Gloucestershire and be available for use by other public sector bodies as appropriate. This will include: Schools (96), Libraries (19), Social Services (32), Shire Hall, Cheltenham County Offices, Registry Offices (1), Children's Centres (19) Youth & Community (3), Coroner's Office, Colwell, Police Stations (1) Gloucester Records & Miscellaneous property (18) The current arrangement for Grounds Maintenance expires end March 2020 and the contract cost is approximately PS407,000 per annum. The Grounds Maintenance Services Framework consists of 6 Lots of between approximately 25 to 50 sites, each Lot relating to geographical areas: Lot 1 - Tewkesbury and North Cotswolds, Lot 2 - South Cotswolds, Lot 3 - Forest of Dean, Lot 4 - Gloucester, Lot 5 - Cheltenham and Lot 6 - Stroud This Framework will be effective from 1st April 2020 to 31st March 2024. The estimated total framework value is PS1,628,000.00 over its term. Multiple site grounds maintenance contracts will be let for SIX different geographical areas. The Framework will be used to enable sites to call off a maximum of 6 year contracts for grounds maintenance services. The Call Off contract will be let for a six (6) year period commencing 1st April 2020 and ending on 31st March 2026. The estimated total call off contract value is PS2,442,000.00 over its 6 years term. TUPE Please note that TUPE will apply for all Lots. In order to obtain the TUPE details you will need to complete, sign and return the Confidentiality Certificate (Appendix A). The Confidentiality Certificate (Appendix A) should be returned via Supplying the South West. https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ Please note that if you do not obtain the TUPE information your bid may be regarded as non-compliant. The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via: https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aa02a19e-72e3-4225-98c9-da8d620146d6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d4c91db-a5ea-4df5-b091-cc5fd378cba6
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

77320000 - Sports fields maintenance services

77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,442,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,391,780 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2024 4-5 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
GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL1 2TG
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

COUNTRYWIDE GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

UBICO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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