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245_16 Grounds Maintenance Services

ESPO

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

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Summary of the contracting process

ESPO is conducting a procurement process for the "245_16 Grounds Maintenance Services" contract, which aims to establish a framework agreement for grounds maintenance and arboriculture services across the UK. The contract is currently in the award stage, with an estimated value of £10 million. The procurement method is open, and the framework is structured to be accessible to local authorities, educational establishments, government departments, and other public bodies. The contract period is set to commence on 1st October 2016, and the services will be delivered in various geographical regions across England and other parts of the UK. The closing date for tender submissions was 5th September 2016.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance and related services. Companies that are well-suited to compete include SMEs and voluntary and community sector enterprises, especially those with capabilities in tree maintenance and grounds services. The framework agreement is designed to streamline the procurement process, allowing successful bidders to engage with multiple public sector clients, which can enhance visibility and promote business growth in a competitive market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

245_16 Grounds Maintenance Services

Notice Description

ESPO is seeking to establish a framework agreement with a number of service providers for the provision of grounds maintenance services and arboriculture services. The key aim of the framework is to promote cost savings and create efficiencies by providing these organisations access to pre-approved service providers whom they may appoint using a simple and streamlined procurement process. Recognising the nature of the supply market, a regional approach will be adopted based upon the nine English regions together with other parts of the UK, in all cases subdivided into smaller geographical areas in order to avoid excluding smaller service providers. Service providers are invited to bid for as many geographical regions as they wish. Lot No: 1 - Grounds Maintenance Services - ESPO is seeking to establish a framework agreement with a number of service providers for the provision of grounds maintenance services. Lot No: 2 - Arboriculture Services - ESPO is seeking to establish a framework agreement with a number of service providers for the provision of arboriculture services. The framework agreement/contract has the option to extend for up to a further 12 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. An eAuction process may be used to award subsequent call off contracts following the reopening of competition among the parties to the Framework Agreement. As a Central Purchasing Body as defined by the EU Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU, the Framework Agreement is open for use by the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authority Councils; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies and Local Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; Any Public Body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Full details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas is available on: http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal Please note, the closing date for submission of tender is 12:00 noon, 05/09/2016. Additional information: To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '245_16' d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website. Tenderers should also note that final submissions must be made only via the 'East Midlands Tenders' E-tendering portal, no other submission route is permitted. Failure to follow this path will result in the tender submission being disregarded. All documents pertaining to this opportunity will be available for download via the portal. Please ensure you are able to download all files after accessing the portal. If you have any query regarding the content or require further information, please use the discussion tools provided within the website. If you experience any problems with registration or expression of interest, please refer any queries on Portal operation to ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fbdd1d64-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6840938c-39c4-4881-8824-eec76dc4eea4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

77211400 - Tree-cutting services

77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

77341000 - Tree pruning

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 201610 years ago
Contract Period
18 Oct 2016 - 17 Oct 2019 2-3 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
ESPO
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE19 1ES
Postcode Area
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Enderby
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
25
Supplier Names

Acer Tree Services (Hereford) Limited

Assist Managed Services

Bawden Contracting Services Ltd

Connick Tree Services Ltd T/A Connick Tree Care

Countrywide Grounds Maintenance Ltd

County Tree Surgeons Ltd

G Burley & Sons Ltd

Gavin Jones Limited

Glendale Ground Management

Greenfingers Landscape Limited

Ground Control Limited

Hi-spec Facilities Services Ltd

HRG Tree Services

JS Lee LTD

Commercial Services Trading Ltd t/a Landscape Services

Malc Firth Landscapes Limited

Mitie Landscapes Limited

New Green Services Ltd

Norse Commercial Services Limited

Oakdale (NE) Limited

PGSD Ltd

Quadron Services Limited

The CGM Group (East Anglia) Limited

Tree Fella

UK Landscapes Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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