Award

ID 5027710 - DoF - Collaborative Grounds Maintenance

THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Apr 2024 at 13:35

Tender

19 Dec 2023 at 11:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Finance has completed the tendering process for a collaborative contract in the Grounds Maintenance Services category. The procurement stage is now in the award phase, with contracts signed on 15th March 2024. This contract consists of three lots catering to different geographical areas, with a total value of £10,000,000. The tender was open for submission until 5th February 2024, and the bid opening took place on the same day.

This tender presents lucrative business opportunities for firms specializing in grounds maintenance services. Companies interested in independent client management and handling of complaints should consider bidding as this contract offers three separate lots for different areas. The Department of Finance, acting as the buyer for this opportunity, has set quality and cost criteria for evaluation, providing a clear framework for suppliers. Additional options for contract extensions offer the potential for long-term business growth.

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Notice Title

ID 5027710 - DoF - Collaborative Grounds Maintenance

Notice Description

Construction and Procurement Delivery intends to establish a collaborative contract for the provision of Grounds Maintenance Services for the participating bodies listed within the contract documents. Each Client using the Services under this Contract will do so independently, therefore the Contractor shall be responsible for managing each separate Client account, invoicing each Client and handling complaints directly with each Client. There is no commitment as to the usage, volume, or value of services required under this Contract. Any levels, or aggregate values of services, referred to are indicative only and shall not be binding on the Client. The Contract will consist of three lots, two geographical lots and a third lot specific to National Museums Northern Ireland.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Northern Area

Construction and Procurement Delivery intends to establish a collaborative contract for the provision of Grounds Maintenance Services for the participating bodies listed within the contract documents. Each Client using the Services under this Contract will do so independently, therefore the Contractor shall be responsible for managing each separate Client account, invoicing each Client and handling complaints directly with each Client. There is no commitment as to the usage, volume, or value of services required under this Contract. Any levels, or aggregate values of services, referred to are indicative only and shall not be binding on the Client. The Contract will consist of three lots, two geographical lots and a third lot specific to National Museums Northern Ireland. Additional information: The values are estimates of the requirements and no level of business is guaranteed.

Options: Options of 24 months and 12 months

Renewal: Optional extension periods of 24 months and 12 months

Lot 2 - Southern Area

Construction and Procurement Delivery intends to establish a collaborative contract for the provision of Grounds Maintenance Services for the participating bodies listed within the contract documents. Each Client using the Services under this Contract will do so independently, therefore the Contractor shall be responsible for managing each separate Client account, invoicing each Client and handling complaints directly with each Client. There is no commitment as to the usage, volume, or value of services required under this Contract. Any levels, or aggregate values of services, referred to are indicative only and shall not be binding on the Client. The Contract will consist of three lots, two geographical lots and a third lot specific to National Museums Northern Ireland. Additional information: The values are estimates of the requirements and no level of business is guaranteed.

Options: Options of 24 months and 12 months

Renewal: Options of 24 months and 12 months

Lot 3 - NMNI

Construction and Procurement Delivery intends to establish a collaborative contract for the provision of Grounds Maintenance Services for the participating bodies listed within the contract documents. Each Client using the Services under this Contract will do so independently, therefore the Contractor shall be responsible for managing each separate Client account, invoicing each Client and handling complaints directly with each Client. There is no commitment as to the usage, volume, or value of services required under this Contract. Any levels, or aggregate values of services, referred to are indicative only and shall not be binding on the Client. The Contract will consist of three lots, two geographical lots and a third lot specific to National Museums Northern Ireland. Additional information: The values are estimates of the requirements and no level of business is guaranteed.

Options: Options of 24 months and 12 months

Renewal: Options of 24 months and 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0426c9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012362-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
SME

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
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
3-5 years

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
Additional Buyers

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE

Contact Name
SSDAdmin.CPDfinance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Email
ssdadmin.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT3 9ED
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

LANDSCAPING CENTRE

R M GREENKEEPER

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