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Homes England - East Lancashire Paper Mill Term Landscape Maintenance & Cleansing Contract 2019 - 2022

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

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Mar 2019 at 14:29

Award Notice
Tender

04 Jan 2019 at 14:56

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by Homes England, pertains to the "East Lancashire Paper Mill Term Landscape Maintenance & Cleansing Contract 2019 - 2022". This contract falls under the industry category of Grounds Maintenance Services and is located in Radcliffe, Greater Manchester. The tender was published on 4th January 2019, with a submission deadline set for 28th January 2019. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2019 and conclude on 31st March 2022, allowing for a possible one-year extension contingent on certain performance metrics and the tendered rates. The procurement method is classified as a tender, with the total contract value estimated at £57,860 and a minimum value of £47,340, all prices stated in GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in landscape maintenance, groundskeeping, or environmental services. With the contract focusing on maintenance activities such as grass cutting, shrub control, and invasive species management, companies that specialise in these areas, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), would be well-suited to compete. The contract's performance-based nature, monitored via Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), emphasises the importance of quality service delivery, thus creating potential for business growth in the sector through enhanced reputational standing and ongoing contract opportunities with Homes England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homes England - East Lancashire Paper Mill Term Landscape Maintenance & Cleansing Contract 2019 - 2022

Notice Description

The site is a former paper mill located immediately to the east of the town of Radcliffe, approximately 4.8km south of Bury, Greater Manchester (National Grid Reference: SD 79296 07445). The site measures approximately 18.9ha and is broadly bounded by Cross Lane to the north, Rectory Lane/Brook Street to the west, the River Irwell to the south and Bury Street to the east. Habitats present on-site include broadleaf semi-natural woodland, broadleaf plantation woodland, scrub, semi-improved grassland, marshy grassland, tall ruderal, standing water, running water, amenity grassland, introduced shrub, buildings, trees and hardstanding. 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; Grass Cutting; Scrub Control; Ornamental Shrub Maintenance; Invasive Species Management; Weed Control; and Cleansing. This contract is envisaged to have duration of 2 years with provision for a further 1 year extension under the same Terms and Conditions of this contract. Any contract extensions will be based on tendered Rates and Prices. 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 Homes England eTendering system. Suppliers 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, Suppliers 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 honor our transparency obligations without undermining the Suppliers 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-f109d6b9-890e-4ab7-a51d-065c5bc41c52
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/954f27c0-e3af-4e92-8520-5db5c7962bdb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£57,860 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,770 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20196 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 3-4 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
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALBEN LANDSCAPES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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