Tender

WHHT - Grounds Maintenance

HERTFORDSHIRE NHS PROCUREMENT

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Tender

04 Mar 2020 at 12:43

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust (WHHT) is inviting tenders for grounds maintenance services at its four hospital sites, which include Watford General Hospital, St Albans City Hospital, Hemel Hempstead Hospital, and Jacketts Field Outpatients Physiotherapy Unit. The initial contract term is one year, with options to extend for up to two additional years, beginning on 1st April 2020. Tenders must be submitted by 12 noon on 17th March 2020. This procurement falls under the services category, with a limited competitive quotation method, and has an estimated value between £25,000 and £100,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in grounds maintenance services. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality landscaping, gardening, and maintenance services would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract allows firms to establish a long-term relationship with a key NHS trust, potentially leading to further opportunities in public procurement within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WHHT - Grounds Maintenance

Notice Description

The West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust (WHHT) is inviting tenders for the provision of grounds maintenance services at its four hospital sites (Watford General Hospital, St Albans City Hospital, Hemel Hempstead Hospital and Jacketts Field Outpatients Physiotherapy Unit). The term of the proposed contract shall be for an initial 1 year, with the option to extend in further 1 year increments, up to a further 2 years, commencing 1st April 2020. The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://nhs.bravosolution.co.uk/nhs_collaborative/web/login.html. Please ensure that you have a working Bravo Solution account and contact the named buyer to be added to the opportunity. The tender submission deadline is set as 12 noon on 17th March 2020. Bidders are encouraged to survey the sites before submitting their responses.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c4a677c5-dcc0-4113-a87a-974179a8dfa6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e99d5185-89d9-42b2-b8dd-758fe42a7d58
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 6-12 months
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
HERTFORDSHIRE NHS PROCUREMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WELWYN GARDEN CITY
Postcode
AL8 6NS
Post Town
St Albans
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
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Handside
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Further Information

Notice Documents

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