Tender

CONTRACT FOR GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SERVICES

SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY

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Tender

05 Oct 2023 at 14:49

Summary of the contracting process

Solent University is inviting tenders for a contracting process for the provision of Grounds Maintenance Services across its City Campus Academic, City Residences, Warsash Campus, and Satellite Sites. The procurement is currently at the active stage and the deadline for submission of expressions of interest is 9th November 2023 at 12 noon. The total contract value is £180,000 GBP with an initial contract period from 1st February 2024 to 31st January 2026, potentially extendable until 31st January 2028.

This tender by Southampton Solent University presents opportunities for suppliers in the services sector specialising in grounds maintenance. Interested businesses are required to comply with the University's financial and insurance standards during the bidding process. The University will assess applicants' financial standing using a credit risk report and requires specific insurance levels for successful bids. Suppliers can submit their offers electronically through the In-Tend portal before the tender deadline of 9th November 2023, contributing to potential business growth opportunities in the grounds maintenance services industry.

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Notice Title

CONTRACT FOR GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SERVICES

Notice Description

The University has a requirement to appoint a Supplier for provision of Grounds Maintenance Services across four main sections - City Campus Academic, City Residences, Warsash Campus and Satellite Sites.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of a Grounds Maintenance Services across four main sections - City Campus Academic, City Residences, Warsash Campus and Satellite Sites.

Renewal: This Contract will commence on 1 February 2024 for an initial period of 24 months until 31 January 2026 with the option to extend the Agreement for 24 months until 31 January 2028 subject to satisfactory performance of the supplier.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04084b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029420-2023
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

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2024 - 31 Jan 2026 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Linda Tyrrell
Contact Email
linda.tyrrell@solent.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2382013000

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 0YN
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

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