Tender

CP2082-21 Devon County Council Corporate Grounds Maintenance Contract

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

14 Sep 2021 at 14:47

TenderUpdate

14 Sep 2021 at 14:47

TenderUpdate

15 Jul 2021 at 14:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Devon County Council is procuring a Corporate Grounds Maintenance Contract titled "CP2082-21" to provide essential horticultural services across its corporate properties in the Devon region. This open tender is currently in the planning stage, with the submission deadline extended to 29 September 2021. The contract, valued at £800,000, will last an initial four years from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2025, with options for extensions up to 31 December 2027. It primarily involves tasks such as grass cutting, hedge cutting, and general grounds maintenance for various DCC establishments.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in landscaping and grounds maintenance services. Companies that have experience in managing corporate landscapes, particularly those familiar with public sector contracts, would be well-suited to compete. The possibility for contract renewal after two years could also provide a stable revenue stream for successful bidders. Interested businesses should consult the provided resources to access the procurement documents and ensure their submissions are aligned with the council's requirements.

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Notice Title

CP2082-21 Devon County Council Corporate Grounds Maintenance Contract

Notice Description

This is a contract to provide grounds maintenance services to DCC corporate properties on the expiry of an existing contract at the end of December 2021. The contract will consist primarily of grass cutting and hedge cutting. The contract is for an initial four year period with options to extend annually for a further two years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Devon County Council seeks to engage a single grounds maintenance contractor to provide grounds maintenance services for Devon County Council corporate premises across the county of Devon. The Devon County Council estate comprises corporate office buildings, together with some educational units, Children's Centres, Social Care Units, Economic Development sites/Business Parks and Libraries. Most establishments incorporate at least the following areas of work: * Regular Grass cutting * Rough Grass and conservation cutting * Hedges * Shrub beds (especially standard shrub beds and shrub bed edging) * Hard Surface Weed Control * Direct labour * Miscellaneous - litter and leaves. The contract will be for a four year period from the 1st of January 2022 until the 31st of December 2025, with a possible 2 year extension to the 31st December 2027. DCC will have the ability to execute a break clause after 24 months. Additional information: Please find the details on how to express interest, gain access to the procurement documents and apply at the following link:- https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=1a182d1c-efdf-eb11-810d-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True

Renewal: The contract will be for a four year period from the 1st of January 2022 until the 31st of December 2025, with a possible 2 year extension to the 31st December 2027. DCC will have the ability to execute a break clause after 24 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02c810
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016542-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

77300000 - Horticultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Jamie Heavens
Contact Email
jamie.heavens@devon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1392383000

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 4QD
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK43 Devon CC

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Newtown and St Leonard's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

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