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Scottish Borders Housing Association Provision of Grounds Maintenance Service 2024-2029

SCOTTISH BORDERS HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTDF

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Award

07 Dec 2023 at 00:00

Tender

06 Dec 2023 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Borders Housing Association Ltd is running a procurement process for the provision of grounds maintenance services in the Scottish Borders region. The tender, titled "Scottish Borders Housing Association Provision of Grounds Maintenance Service 2024-2029", falls under the services category and is currently at the active stage. The deadline for submitting bids is 15th January 2024, with a total contract value of £22,000,000 GBP. The procurement method is an open procedure, and businesses interested in providing services like garden maintenance and tree works would find this opportunity suitable.

This tender by the Scottish Borders Housing Association creates a growth opportunity for businesses specializing in grounds maintenance services. With a focus on quality and fair work practices, the procurement process offers a chance for businesses to demonstrate technical expertise, service delivery, health and safety standards, and engagement with tenants and communities. The inclusion of additional services beyond the core contract presents avenues for businesses to showcase innovation and environmental sustainability in their offerings, aligning with the buyer's values and expectations.

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Notice Title

Scottish Borders Housing Association Provision of Grounds Maintenance Service 2024-2029

Notice Description

Provision of grounds maintenance services on land owned by SBHA across the Scottish Borders

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of a grounds maintenance service for a housing association with 5,619 properties covering the Scottish Borders

Options: Additional services not forming part of this contract could include garden maintenance and clearance of gardens of empty properties, tree works, redesign and planting of ornamental beds and lifting of all or some grass cuttings.

Renewal: At the discretion of SBHA the Contract may be extended on two occasions. Each extension period being of a maximum of twelve (12) months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000752499
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC494330
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

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services


CPV Codes

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£22,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH BORDERS HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTDF
Contact Name
John Gray, John Gray - External Contracts Manager
Contact Email
jgray@sbha.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1750724405, +44 1750724444

Buyer Location

Locality
SELKIRK
Postcode
TD7 5DT
Post Town
Galashiels
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Delivery Location
TLM91 Scottish Borders

Local Authority
Scottish Borders
Electoral Ward
Selkirkshire
Westminster Constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Further Information

Notice Documents

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