Tender

A Work in default below threshold Framework Agreement

SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Tender

29 Oct 2025 at 11:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council, is for a "Work in default below threshold Framework Agreement." It is specifically targeted at businesses based in the North West of England to minimise travel and reduce the carbon footprint. This procurement relates to works required under various Acts, including the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and the Highways Act 1980. The tender, currently in the active stage, involves categories of work such as vegetation cut back and internal and external waste clearances. The procurement method is an open competition with bids submitted by 17th November 2025. The opportunity is divided into five lots, with each lot being awarded to a maximum of five bidders. Each lot has a contract period starting on 15th January 2026, with the possibility of a one-year extension.

This tender offers significant opportunities for local small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) within the North West region. The framework allows businesses in building completion, refuse and waste services, and environmental and sanitation services to compete and secure work across various projects. Given the framework structure, companies can benefit from potential repeated work and establish themselves as reliable contractors within municipal operations. Companies with expertise in environmental services, waste management, and urban/rural sanitation, particularly those with a focus on sustainability and efficiency, are well-suited to compete in this tender.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

A Work in default below threshold Framework Agreement

Notice Description

This procurement is reserved for organisations that are based, and have been operational for at least 12 months, within the North West (M62 corridor) to enable as little travel time and "carbon Footprint" as possible. Bids from organisations based outside the Northwest Region of England will not be considered. * Works in Default are required when Authorised Officers serve notices on Owners or Occupiers under the following legislation o Environmental Protection Act 1990 o Highways Act 1980 o Prevention of Damage by Pests Act 1949 o The Public Health Act 1936 o The Building Act 1984, and o The Public Health Act 1961 o Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014. * They can be largely broken down into the following categories o Lot 1, Category 1 - Simple cut back of overhanging vegetation affecting the public highway/footpath/public spaces. (Circa PS100-PS150) o Lot 2, Category 2 - Small clearance which includes a few 'bags of waste' and the cut back and removal of overgrown vegetation that offers harbourage or nesting material or potential food source (fruits) for rodents, or more extensive cut back of vegetation affecting the public highway/footpath/public spaces which would equate to a small van load. (Circa PS150 - PS750) o Lot 3, Category 3 - Significant clearances (of vegetation and waste). May include numerous bags of waste, white goods, loose building materials which offers shelter and potential nesting materials and the cut back and removal of significant overgrown vegetation. Which may equate to a tipper load/multiple tipper loads of waste. Major cut back of overhanging vegetation affecting the public highway/footpath/public spaces that require Chapter 8 (traffic Management) considerations. (Circa PS750 - PS2000). o Lot 4, Category 4 - Small internal clearances and cleansing of filthy and verminous premises, to include removal of contaminated clothing, papers and other items that may provide harbourage. Minor building works including (but not exclusively) proofing against rodent access, and remediation of simple blocked drains. (Circa PS2500 - PS5000) o Lot 5, Category 5 - Significant internal clearances (severely hoarded properties) with the removal of waste including bodily fluids, animal faeces and large-scale contamination within the premises. Major building works to proof against pests (roofing for pigeons) etc, and remediation of major drainage defects such as collapses or cases that require significant investigation to determine the fault. (PS5000 +) Behaviour of employees "working in a manner befitting a representative of the Council" where "safe systems of work and risk assessments are followed to ensure that the role is carried out with minimal risk to contractors, members of the public and anyone else within the vicinity of the works". Smoking and vaping should only be permitted on breaks - away from the work. PPE would be determined by the successful Company's risk assessments and Safety Policy and procedures for the specific works and should be worn correctly at all times whilst on the job. Bidders are permitted to submit a response for one or more Lots. The maximum number if bidders that will be awarded for each lot is 5. Places on the framework for each lot will be awarded on the basis of rank following the evaluation process. The Council reserves the right to award to the highest ranked bidder for future jobs in each lot/category, if the number one ranked bidder isn't able to complete the work within the required timeframe, then the council also reserves the right to move down the rankings until the job has been accepted. For some more complex jobs, the council reserves the right to run a mini competition and each supplier on the lot could be asked to price and the lowest bid will be successful. Gaining a place on this Framework Agreement does not guarantee any work.

Lot Information

Category 1

Simple cut back of overhanging vegetation affecting the public highway/footpath/public spaces. (Circa PS100-PS150)

Renewal: 1 x 12 month extension available following the core period of the Framework Agreement.

Category 2

Small clearance which includes a few 'bags of waste' and the cut back and removal of overgrown vegetation that offers harbourage or nesting material or potential food source (fruits) for rodents, or more extensive cut back of vegetation affecting the public highway/footpath/public spaces which would equate to a small van load. (Circa PS150 - PS750)

Renewal: 1 x 12 month extension available following the core period of the Framework Agreement.

Category 3

Significant clearances (of vegetation and waste). May include numerous bags of waste, white goods, loose building materials which offers shelter and potential nesting materials and the cut back and removal of significant overgrown vegetation. Which may equate to a tipper load/multiple tipper loads of waste. Major cut back of overhanging vegetation affecting the public highway/footpath/public spaces that require Chapter 8 (traffic Management) considerations. (Circa PS750 - PS2000).

Renewal: 1 x 12 month extension available following the core period of the Framework Agreement.

Category 4

Small internal clearances and cleansing of filthy and verminous premises, to include removal of contaminated clothing, papers and other items that may provide harbourage. Minor building works including (but not exclusively) proofing against rodent access, and remediation of simple blocked drains. (Circa PS2500 - PS5000)

Renewal: 1 x 12 month extension available following the core period of the Framework Agreement.

Category 5

Significant internal clearances (severely hoarded properties) with the removal of waste including bodily fluids, animal faeces and large-scale contamination within the premises. Major building works to proof against pests (roofing for pigeons) etc, and remediation of major drainage defects such as collapses or cases that require significant investigation to determine the fault. (PS5000 +)

Renewal: 1 x 12 month extension available following the core period of the Framework Agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d613
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069311-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

45450000 - Other building completion work

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

90600000 - Cleaning and sanitation services in urban or rural areas, and related services

90700000 - Environmental services

90900000 - Cleaning and sanitation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 20252 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Jan 2026 - 14 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Stuart Bate
Contact Email
stuart.bate@sefton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 7AE
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
TLD7 Merseyside

Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Linacre
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-05d613-2025-10-29T11:53:27Z",
    "date": "2025-10-29T11:53:27Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-05d613",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PTHP-5656-DLCN",
            "name": "Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PTHP-5656-DLCN"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Bootle Town Hall",
                "locality": "Bootle",
                "postalCode": "L20 7AE",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKD73"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Stuart Bate",
                "email": "stuart.bate@sefton.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "http://sefton.gov.uk",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
                        "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PTHP-5656-DLCN",
        "name": "Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "DN793886",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "A Work in default below threshold Framework Agreement",
        "description": "This procurement is reserved for organisations that are based, and have been operational for at least 12 months, within the North West (M62 corridor) to enable as little travel time and \"carbon Footprint\" as possible. Bids from organisations based outside the Northwest Region of England will not be considered. * Works in Default are required when Authorised Officers serve notices on Owners or Occupiers under the following legislation o Environmental Protection Act 1990 o Highways Act 1980 o Prevention of Damage by Pests Act 1949 o The Public Health Act 1936 o The Building Act 1984, and o The Public Health Act 1961 o Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014. * They can be largely broken down into the following categories o Lot 1, Category 1 - Simple cut back of overhanging vegetation affecting the public highway/footpath/public spaces. (Circa PS100-PS150) o Lot 2, Category 2 - Small clearance which includes a few 'bags of waste' and the cut back and removal of overgrown vegetation that offers harbourage or nesting material or potential food source (fruits) for rodents, or more extensive cut back of vegetation affecting the public highway/footpath/public spaces which would equate to a small van load. (Circa PS150 - PS750) o Lot 3, Category 3 - Significant clearances (of vegetation and waste). May include numerous bags of waste, white goods, loose building materials which offers shelter and potential nesting materials and the cut back and removal of significant overgrown vegetation. Which may equate to a tipper load/multiple tipper loads of waste. Major cut back of overhanging vegetation affecting the public highway/footpath/public spaces that require Chapter 8 (traffic Management) considerations. (Circa PS750 - PS2000). o Lot 4, Category 4 - Small internal clearances and cleansing of filthy and verminous premises, to include removal of contaminated clothing, papers and other items that may provide harbourage. Minor building works including (but not exclusively) proofing against rodent access, and remediation of simple blocked drains. (Circa PS2500 - PS5000) o Lot 5, Category 5 - Significant internal clearances (severely hoarded properties) with the removal of waste including bodily fluids, animal faeces and large-scale contamination within the premises. Major building works to proof against pests (roofing for pigeons) etc, and remediation of major drainage defects such as collapses or cases that require significant investigation to determine the fault. (PS5000 +) Behaviour of employees \"working in a manner befitting a representative of the Council\" where \"safe systems of work and risk assessments are followed to ensure that the role is carried out with minimal risk to contractors, members of the public and anyone else within the vicinity of the works\". Smoking and vaping should only be permitted on breaks - away from the work. PPE would be determined by the successful Company's risk assessments and Safety Policy and procedures for the specific works and should be worn correctly at all times whilst on the job. Bidders are permitted to submit a response for one or more Lots. The maximum number if bidders that will be awarded for each lot is 5. Places on the framework for each lot will be awarded on the basis of rank following the evaluation process. The Council reserves the right to award to the highest ranked bidder for future jobs in each lot/category, if the number one ranked bidder isn't able to complete the work within the required timeframe, then the council also reserves the right to move down the rankings until the job has been accepted. For some more complex jobs, the council reserves the right to run a mini competition and each supplier on the lot could be asked to price and the lowest bid will be successful. Gaining a place on this Framework Agreement does not guarantee any work.",
        "status": "active",
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "45450000",
                        "description": "Other building completion work"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "90500000",
                        "description": "Refuse and waste related services"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "90600000",
                        "description": "Cleaning and sanitation services in urban or rural areas, and related services"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "90700000",
                        "description": "Environmental services"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "90900000",
                        "description": "Cleaning and sanitation services"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKD7",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            },
            {
                "id": "2",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "45450000",
                        "description": "Other building completion work"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "90500000",
                        "description": "Refuse and waste related services"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "90600000",
                        "description": "Cleaning and sanitation services in urban or rural areas, and related services"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "90700000",
                        "description": "Environmental services"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "90900000",
                        "description": "Cleaning and sanitation services"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKD7",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "2"
            },
            {
                "id": "3",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "45450000",
                        "description": "Other building completion work"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "90500000",
                        "description": "Refuse and waste related services"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "90600000",
                        "description": "Cleaning and sanitation services in urban or rural areas, and related services"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "90700000",
                        "description": "Environmental services"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "90900000",
                        "description": "Cleaning and sanitation services"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKD7",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "3"
            },
            {
                "id": "4",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "45450000",
                        "description": "Other building completion work"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "90500000",
                        "description": "Refuse and waste related services"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "90600000",
                        "description": "Cleaning and sanitation services in urban or rural areas, and related services"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "90700000",
                        "description": "Environmental services"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "90900000",
                        "description": "Cleaning and sanitation services"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKD7",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "4"
            },
            {
                "id": "5",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "45450000",
                        "description": "Other building completion work"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "90500000",
                        "description": "Refuse and waste related services"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "90600000",
                        "description": "Cleaning and sanitation services in urban or rural areas, and related services"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "90700000",
                        "description": "Environmental services"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "90900000",
                        "description": "Cleaning and sanitation services"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKD7",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "5"
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amountGross": 120000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Below threshold - open competition",
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "aboveThreshold": false,
        "techniques": {
            "hasFrameworkAgreement": true,
            "frameworkAgreement": {
                "method": "withAndWithoutReopeningCompetition",
                "type": "closed",
                "description": "Bidders are permitted to submit a response for one or more Lots. The maximum number if bidders that will be awarded for each lot is 5. Places on the framework for each lot will be awarded on the basis of rank following the evaluation process. The Council reserves the right to award to the highest ranked bidder for future jobs in each lot/category, if the number one ranked bidder isn't able to complete the work within the required timeframe, then the council also reserves the right to move down the rankings until the job has been accepted. For some more complex jobs, the council reserves the right to run a mini competition and each supplier on the lot could be asked to price and the lowest bid will be successful. Gaining a place on this Framework Agreement does not guarantee any work."
            }
        },
        "submissionMethodDetails": "https://procontract.due-north.com",
        "submissionTerms": {
            "electronicSubmissionPolicy": "allowed"
        },
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2025-11-17T12:00:00Z"
        },
        "enquiryPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2025-11-10T12:00:00Z"
        },
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "title": "Category 1",
                "description": "Simple cut back of overhanging vegetation affecting the public highway/footpath/public spaces. (Circa PS100-PS150)",
                "status": "active",
                "value": {
                    "amountGross": 120000,
                    "currency": "GBP"
                },
                "suitability": {
                    "sme": true,
                    "vcse": true
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2026-01-15T00:00:00Z",
                    "endDate": "2028-01-14T23:59:59Z",
                    "maxExtentDate": "2028-01-15T23:59:59Z"
                },
                "hasRenewal": true,
                "renewal": {
                    "description": "1 x 12 month extension available following the core period of the Framework Agreement."
                },
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "description": "50% Price 50% Quality"
                }
            },
            {
                "id": "2",
                "title": "Category 2",
                "description": "Small clearance which includes a few 'bags of waste' and the cut back and removal of overgrown vegetation that offers harbourage or nesting material or potential food source (fruits) for rodents, or more extensive cut back of vegetation affecting the public highway/footpath/public spaces which would equate to a small van load. (Circa PS150 - PS750)",
                "status": "active",
                "value": {
                    "amountGross": 120000,
                    "currency": "GBP"
                },
                "suitability": {
                    "sme": true,
                    "vcse": true
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2026-01-15T00:00:00Z",
                    "endDate": "2028-01-14T23:59:59Z",
                    "maxExtentDate": "2028-01-15T23:59:59Z"
                },
                "hasRenewal": true,
                "renewal": {
                    "description": "1 x 12 month extension available following the core period of the Framework Agreement."
                },
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "description": "50% Price 50% Quality"
                }
            },
            {
                "id": "3",
                "title": "Category 3",
                "description": "Significant clearances (of vegetation and waste). May include numerous bags of waste, white goods, loose building materials which offers shelter and potential nesting materials and the cut back and removal of significant overgrown vegetation. Which may equate to a tipper load/multiple tipper loads of waste. Major cut back of overhanging vegetation affecting the public highway/footpath/public spaces that require Chapter 8 (traffic Management) considerations. (Circa PS750 - PS2000).",
                "status": "active",
                "value": {
                    "amountGross": 120000,
                    "currency": "GBP"
                },
                "suitability": {
                    "sme": true,
                    "vcse": true
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2026-01-15T00:00:00Z",
                    "endDate": "2028-01-14T23:59:59Z",
                    "maxExtentDate": "2028-01-15T23:59:59Z"
                },
                "hasRenewal": true,
                "renewal": {
                    "description": "1 x 12 month extension available following the core period of the Framework Agreement."
                },
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "description": "50% Price 50% Quality"
                }
            },
            {
                "id": "4",
                "title": "Category 4",
                "description": "Small internal clearances and cleansing of filthy and verminous premises, to include removal of contaminated clothing, papers and other items that may provide harbourage. Minor building works including (but not exclusively) proofing against rodent access, and remediation of simple blocked drains. (Circa PS2500 - PS5000)",
                "status": "active",
                "value": {
                    "amountGross": 120000,
                    "currency": "GBP"
                },
                "suitability": {
                    "sme": true,
                    "vcse": true
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2026-01-15T00:00:00Z",
                    "endDate": "2028-01-14T23:59:59Z",
                    "maxExtentDate": "2028-01-15T23:59:59Z"
                },
                "hasRenewal": true,
                "renewal": {
                    "description": "1 x 12 month extension available following the core period of the Framework Agreement."
                },
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "description": "50% Price 50% Quality"
                }
            },
            {
                "id": "5",
                "title": "Category 5",
                "description": "Significant internal clearances (severely hoarded properties) with the removal of waste including bodily fluids, animal faeces and large-scale contamination within the premises. Major building works to proof against pests (roofing for pigeons) etc, and remediation of major drainage defects such as collapses or cases that require significant investigation to determine the fault. (PS5000 +)",
                "status": "active",
                "value": {
                    "amountGross": 120000,
                    "currency": "GBP"
                },
                "suitability": {
                    "sme": true,
                    "vcse": true
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2026-01-15T00:00:00Z",
                    "endDate": "2028-01-14T23:59:59Z",
                    "maxExtentDate": "2028-01-15T23:59:59Z"
                },
                "hasRenewal": true,
                "renewal": {
                    "description": "1 x 12 month extension available following the core period of the Framework Agreement."
                },
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "description": "50% Price 50% Quality"
                }
            }
        ],
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "A-6780",
                "documentType": "biddingDocuments",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-6780",
                "format": "application/pdf"
            },
            {
                "id": "069311-2025",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK4",
                "description": "Tender notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069311-2025",
                "datePublished": "2025-10-29T11:53:27Z",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ]
    },
    "language": "en"
}