Planning

Provision of Grass Cutting, Horticultural Services and Cemetery Works

SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL

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Planning

04 May 2022 at 09:30

Summary of the contracting process

South Tyneside Council is currently planning a procurement process titled "Provision of Grass Cutting, Horticultural Services and Cemetery Works". This contract is for grounds maintenance services, divided into three lots, and will be delivered in South Tyneside, UK. The total estimated value of the contract over its potential 7-year duration is £11.2 million. An engagement event for suppliers is scheduled for around 25th May 2022, with interested parties required to register by 19th May 2022. The official tender notice is expected to be issued in June 2022.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance and horticultural services, particularly those capable of handling cemetery works, grass cutting, and general horticultural maintenance. Contractors that can demonstrate expertise in managing similar services and take a collaborative approach to shaping project requirements will be well-suited to compete. Suppliers should prepare to register on the NEPO ProContract system to access tender documentation once published.

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Notice Title

Provision of Grass Cutting, Horticultural Services and Cemetery Works

Notice Description

The contract is for the Council's Grounds Maintenance Services. It is split into the following Lots: 1. Grass Cutting - all Council owned areas excluding Cemeteries 2. Horticultural Services - all Council owned areas excluding Cemeteries 3. Cemetery Works - includes Grave Digging, maintenance of the grave spaces and clearance work around the graves plus associated grass cutting and horticultural services The contract duration is to be 5 years, with 2 x 12 month options to extend. The value at I.5 is the estimated value of a potential 7 year contract duration

Lot Information

Grass Cutting

Provision of the grass cutting service in Council owned public spaces. Additional information: The value of the contract is expected to be approx PS925K pa, and the contract length is 5 years plus 2 x 12 month option to extend

Horticultural Services

The maintenance of South Tyneside Council's Horticultural Features and Hedges and Provision of Herbicide Treatment. Additional information: The value of the contract is expected to be approx PS475K pa and the contract duration is 5 years plus 2 x 12 month options to extend

Cemetery Works

Provision of grounds maintenance and horticultural requirements (excluding arboriculture services) within Cemeteries, including grave digging, grave space management and grave clearance activity. Additional information: The value is expected to be approx PS200K pa and the contract duration is 5 years plus 2 x 12 month options to extend

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-033355
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011448-2022
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

77300000 - Horticultural services

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

98371111 - Cemetery maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,200,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Jun 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Kevin Graham
Contact Email
kevin.graham@southtyneside.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7484030491

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTH SHIELDS
Postcode
NE33 2RL
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC22 Tyneside

Local Authority
South Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Beacon and Bents
Westminster Constituency
South Shields

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