Tender

Improvement Plans for Green Spaces

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

23 Sep 2022 at 20:34

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a consultant to draft improvement plans for 180 Green Spaces in Sandwell by January 31, 2023. The contract period runs from October 17, 2022, to January 31, 2023. The total value of the contract is £30,000, with a minimum value of £15,000. The procurement method details an open procedure below threshold. The tender deadline is on October 10, 2022, at 3:00 pm.

This tender opportunity to improve Green Spaces in Sandwell presents a chance for consultancy firms specialising in research and development services or architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. Small and medium enterprises are particularly suited for this tender. Interested businesses should consider the deadline of October 10, 2022, and the contract period from October 17, 2022, to January 31, 2023, as key dates to participate in this tender process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Improvement Plans for Green Spaces

Notice Description

Overview Sandwell Council, Borough Economy, are seeking a consultant or consultancy to draft improvement plans for 180 Green Spaces of various sizes and uses across Sandwell before the end of Jan 2023. Term of Contract The term of the contract is from 17th October - 31st Jan 2023. Service Concessions Specification This specification is subject to a detailed brief and outputs to be set out in the contract. An estimation of costs per day and an overall estimated cost for the project as per the current spec is required as part of this tender. Please note the council reserve the right to reject any supplier that are not able to deliver the above within the timescales. The successful bidder will have a contract to: 1. Conduct a site visit to each of 180 green space sites: sites range from small amenity green spaces (ranging from 0.2 hectares to 8 hectares - total 397 hectares, average just over hectares per site). 2. Complete the following at each site: o List of all assets (furniture, bedding, features, signage, interpretation, facilities) including assessment of quality and repairs required. o Take pictures of the full site including assets, entance and exits, outside views from the green space (of the area directly surrounding). o Note nearby community assets / residential areas / businesses / transport links. 3. Provide a basic assessment of: a. Immediate issues to address: i.e. health and safety issues and quick fixes that will immediately provide impact for the community. b. Improvements required to assets (either asset removal, replacement, repair, or additions) that will enhance quality and value, or address a quality / value concern from the Green Spaces Audit for the site. c. Opportunities for the space to improve quality and value scores (Using the green spaces audit for the site as a guide). d. Any local schools, community groups, residential areas, businesses that would be target stakeholders for improving the asset. 4. Some sites will also require the following (estimation of 20 sites): a. Discussion with local groups / stakeholders on views for the Green Space. The improvement plans are a starting point of our work on improving these Green Spaces. A template for the improvement will be provided, and aligns with our Green Spaces Strategy, the last Green Spaces Audit, and what we already know about the site. A key part of this is to check our data on assets and have site photos and conditions for each site so that we can programme this into our new system monitoring these works in future. Price Guide Bidders should submit their quotes as follows: 1. Price for the total number of Green Space Improvement Plans. 2. Price per improvement plan. 3. An estimation of time required for each improvement plan. Our current estimation based on samples is 2 - 3 hours per site as an average (note many sites are small amen... Additional information: Completion of the tender document attached. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15901562-789a-42f0-98e6-ba8edf9aba36
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Oct 2022 - 31 Jan 2023 1-6 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
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B69 3DE
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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