Award

Provision of Garden Aid Services 2017

THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Apr 2017 at 00:00

Tender

24 Jan 2017 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Highland Council is presently conducting a public procurement process titled "Provision of Garden Aid Services 2017," aimed at establishing service contracts for grass cutting at its properties. This procurement falls within the services industry category and is located in Inverness, Scotland (postal code IV3 5BX). The procurement is currently in the award stage, having completed the tendering process as of February 23, 2017, with contracts due to commence in April 2017. The authority anticipates a maximum contract duration of seven months extendable by discretion and a combined value of approximately £624,000.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in landscape maintenance, groundskeeping, or related services, particularly those equipped to perform regular grass cutting across various localities including Inverness, Ross and Skye, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey, and Caithness and Sutherland. Competitors that demonstrate strong environmental management practices and have experience meeting community benefit requirements could favourably position themselves for this contract, which aims to not only achieve high standards in garden care but also promote corporate social responsibility within the supplier community.

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Notice Title

Provision of Garden Aid Services 2017

Notice Description

Provision of grass cutting in gardens of Highland Council properties. The Services shall commence in April of each Contract year and conclude in early October. There shall be a maximum of two cuts per month from May to September inclusive and one cut in April and October. A minimum of 12 but no more than 16 days may elapse between each of the cuts.

Lot Information

Provision of Garden Aid Services in Inverness and Inverness-shire

Provision of garden aid services in Inverness and Inverness-shire. The Contract shall commence in April 2017.

Options: The Authority at its sole discretion may extend the duration of the contract for a further 7 months.

Renewal: The Authority at its sole discretion may extend the duration of the contract for a further 7 months.

Provision of Garden Aid Services in Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey and Lochaber

Provision of Garden Aid Services in Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey and Lochaber. The Contract shall commence in April 2017.

Options: The Authority at its sole discretion may extend the duration of the contract for a further 7 months.

Renewal: The Authority at its sole discretion may extend the duration of the contract for a further 7 months.

Provision of Garden Aid Services in Ross and Skye

Provision of Garden Aid Services in Skye and Ross. The Contract shall commence in April 2017.

Options: The Authority at its sole discretion may extend the duration of the contract for a further 7 months.

Renewal: The Authority at its sole discretion may extend the duration of the contract for a further 7 months.

Provision of Garden Aid Services in Caithness and Sutherland

Provision of Garden Aid Services in Caithness and Sutherland. The Contract shall commence in April 2017.

Options: The Authority at its sole discretion may extend the duration of the contract for a further 7 months.

Renewal: The Authority at its sole discretion may extend the duration of the contract for a further 7 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000477320
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR279540
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71421000 - Landscape gardening services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£624,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Apr 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Apr 20178 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
December 2019 or December 2020. The precise timing will be dependent upon whether options to extend are taken up by the Authority.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
Technical Contracts Team
Contact Email
procurement.unit2@highland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1463254968

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5BX
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM61 Caithness and Sutherland, and Ross and Cromarty, TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey, TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN270883
    Provision of Garden Aid Services 2017 - Provision of grass cutting in gardens of Highland Council properties. The Services shall commence in April of each Contract year and conclude in early October. There shall be a maximum of two cuts per month from May to September inclusive and one cut in April and October. A minimum of 12 but no more than 16 days may elapse between each of the cuts.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR279540
    Provision of Garden Aid Services 2017 - Provision of grass cutting in gardens of Highland Council properties. The Services shall commence in April of each Contract year and conclude in early October. There shall be a maximum of two cuts per month from May to September inclusive and one cut in April and October. A minimum of 12 but no more than 16 days may elapse between each of the cuts.

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