--- title: "Lakeside - Grounds Maintenance Term Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-00827d5f-3a92-424b-88a9-1ae3d0a5c4fa" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-00827d5f-3a92-424b-88a9-1ae3d0a5c4fa" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-00827d5f-3a92-424b-88a9-1ae3d0a5c4fa.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-00827d5f-3a92-424b-88a9-1ae3d0a5c4fa.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL" published: "2024-11-27" --- # Lakeside - Grounds Maintenance Term Service Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-00827d5f-3a92-424b-88a9-1ae3d0a5c4fa [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-00827d5f-3a92-424b-88a9-1ae3d0a5c4fa) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-00827d5f-3a92-424b-88a9-1ae3d0a5c4fa.json) ## Summary Portsmouth City Council is seeking expressions of interest from qualified suppliers for the provision of grounds maintenance services at Lakeside North Harbour, Portsmouth PO6 3EN. The contract, estimated at an annual value of £235,000, is set to commence on 1st April 2025, following an award on 10th February 2025. This procurement, using a Restricted Procedure under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, includes an initial term of three years with the possibility of extending by an additional four years. Key dates include a site tour on 9th December 2024, tender return deadline on 7th January 2025, and contract award on 7th February 2025. The total potential contract value over the extended period could reach up to £1,895,742, considering additional non-core activities and inflation adjustments in line with CPI projections. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for suitably experienced businesses to secure a long-term contract with Portsmouth City Council. Ideal for SMEs, the contract allows for the provision of core and non-core grounds maintenance services, with potential additional project work valued between £10,000 to £20,000 per annum. The procurement method emphasizes cost-effectiveness with a fixed annual cap, encouraging competitive bidding while ensuring stable tenant revenues. Businesses with expertise in maintaining large grounds and the capability to deliver high-quality services under fixed cost requirements will find this opportunity particularly appealing for growth and partnership with the Council. ## Notice Portsmouth City Council (the 'Council') is inviting expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced suppliers to provide grounds maintenance services at Lakeside North Harbour, Portsmouth, PO6 3EN on a partner supplier term contract basis. The Council envisages contract award will be on Monday 10th February 2025 with contract commencement taking place on Tuesday 1st April 2025. The initial contract term will be for 3 years with possibility of extending the term by a further 4 years in increments to be agreed, subject to the agreement and performance of both parties. The form of contract used will be the Council's standard terms for the supply of services amended to take account of contract specific requirements and service levels. The estimated annual value of the contract for delivery for core services is PS235,000. The council is ideally seeking to deliver a saving through this procurement process and as a minimum avoid any cost increases which could impact upon tenant revenues. The Council is therefore setting a fixed cap of no more than PS235,000 per annum that suppliers shortlisted to tender must meet or beat for their bid to be considered. The value of the contract may be adjusted annually to take account of inflation in line with the relevant rate of CPI (Consumer Price Index). Additional non-core activities and minor project works may also be let via the contract at the option of the Council. The value of the additional activities and project work could equate to an additional PS10,000 - PS20,000 per annum, although no guarantee of further work can be provided. The total contract value for the 3-year contract including for inflation in line with current CPI projections of approx. 2%, and inclusion of additional non-core activities and project work, could equate to a maximum of PS20,000 per annum is PS780,402 increasing to PS1,895,742 if the contract is extended to the maximum term of 7 years. 5A compulsory site tour will be held at Lakeside North Harbour, Portsmouth, PO63EN. The site tour will take place on Monday 9th December 2024 at 10:30 am. Suppliers must confirm full names & positions of attendees via InTend Correspondence prior to Friday 6th November 2024 at 12:00. The Council will run the procurement process in accordance with the 'Restricted Procedure' as set out within the Public Contracts Regulations (2015) in line with the procurement timetable set out below: - ITT and final procurement documents published on Intend - Wednesday 27th November 2024 - Site Tour and Bidders Briefing - Monday 9th December 2024 at 10:30 - Tender Clarification deadline - Monday 16th December 2024 - Tender return deadline - Tuesday 7th January 2025 - Notification of preferred bidder - Monday 27th January 2025 - Standstill Start - Tuesday 28th January 2025 - Standstill finish - Thursday 6th February 2025 - Contract award - Friday 7th February 2025 - Contract commenceme... Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7e71eec-9a8b-4478-85b4-b080abf2984f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 7 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,821,399 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | HAMPSHIRE | | Post town | Portsmouth | | Postcode | PO1 2AL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth | | Local authority | Portsmouth | | Electoral ward | Charles Dickens | | Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services ## Release History - 27 Nov 2024 at 10:20 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7e71eec-9a8b-4478-85b4-b080abf2984f - 27 Nov 2024 at 09:59 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7e71eec-9a8b-4478-85b4-b080abf2984f - 27 Nov 2024 at 09:45 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7e71eec-9a8b-4478-85b4-b080abf2984f - 27 Nov 2024 at 09:42 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7e71eec-9a8b-4478-85b4-b080abf2984f - 3 Oct 2024 at 08:19 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7e71eec-9a8b-4478-85b4-b080abf2984f - 3 Oct 2024 at 08:19 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7e71eec-9a8b-4478-85b4-b080abf2984f - 2 Oct 2024 at 22:06 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7e71eec-9a8b-4478-85b4-b080abf2984f - 2 Oct 2024 at 22:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7e71eec-9a8b-4478-85b4-b080abf2984f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7e71eec-9a8b-4478-85b4-b080abf2984f 27th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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