Tender

MBC Gardening Contract for Temporary Accommodation and MPH communal spaces

MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

17 Dec 2024 at 10:03

Summary of the contracting process

Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) is inviting tenders for a gardening contract to maintain the gardens of its temporary accommodation properties and communal spaces owned by Maidstone Property Holdings Properties (MPH), under the industry category of horticultural services. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with the tender release on 17th December 2024. Key deadlines include the expression of interest by 12:00 pm on 17th January 2025 and the submission of completed tenders by 12:00 pm on 24th January 2025. Evaluation is scheduled between 27th January and 7th February 2025, with the contractor appointment expected in the week commencing 10th February 2025 and a contract start date of 1st March 2025. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, and the total contract value is GBP 700,000, running until 28th February 2027, with an optional three-year extension.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in horticultural services, particularly those adept in both basic garden maintenance and more comprehensive landscaping. The scope covers varied tasks from patio weeding to large-scale landscaping, offering diverse opportunities to showcase expertise. The contract's substantial value and potential extension provide long-term business growth prospects. Ideal participants are businesses with experience in managing residential and communal spaces, especially where access involves navigating properties with tenants in situ. Interested parties must register and express their interest through the Kent Business Portal to view and respond to the procurement documents.

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Notice Title

MBC Gardening Contract for Temporary Accommodation and MPH communal spaces

Notice Description

Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) is looking to procure a gardening contract for both its temporary accommodation properties and the communal spaces for Maidstone Property Holdings Properties (MPH). The gardens in temporary accommodation units are a mix of private residential and communal spaces with service requirements ranging from basic patio weeding to full-scale landscaping. These properties could have tenants in situ, and access may be required through the property if there is no rear access available. The Maidstone Property Holdings areas are largely communal spaces with the need for basic maintenance. Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement Tender release: 17th December 2024 Expression of Interest Deadline: 12:00pm 17th January 2025 Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm 24th January 2025 Evaluation: w/c 27th January - 7th February 2025 Appointment of contractor: w/c 10th February 2025 Contract Start Date: 1st March 2025 Tenderers interested in this tender must register and express their interest through the Kent Business Portal (registration is free). Once you have registered and expressed your interest, you will be able to view and respond to the documents. www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk

Lot Information

Lot 1

Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) is looking to procure a gardening contract for both its temporary accommodation properties and the communal spaces for Maidstone Property Holdings Properties (MPH). The gardens in temporary accommodation units are a mix of private residential and communal spaces with service requirements ranging from basic patio weeding to full-scale landscaping. These properties could have tenants in situ, and access may be required through the property if there is no rear access available. The Maidstone Property Holdings areas are largely communal spaces with the need for basic maintenance.

Renewal: Optional 3 year extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c897
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040543-2024
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
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2025Expired
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
MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Miss Megan Hook
Contact Email
megan.hook@tunbridgewells.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1892554110

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 6JQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ45 Mid Kent

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
High Street
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

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