--- title: "English Heritage Grounds Maintenance Services - Somerset" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0d328632-7589-42e2-9155-3a110de02625" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0d328632-7589-42e2-9155-3a110de02625" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0d328632-7589-42e2-9155-3a110de02625.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0d328632-7589-42e2-9155-3a110de02625.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ENGLISH HERITAGE-ESTATES" published: "2018-11-30" --- # English Heritage Grounds Maintenance Services - Somerset Buyer: ENGLISH HERITAGE-ESTATES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0d328632-7589-42e2-9155-3a110de02625 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0d328632-7589-42e2-9155-3a110de02625) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0d328632-7589-42e2-9155-3a110de02625.json) ## Summary The English Heritage-Estates is initiating a tender process for Grounds Maintenance Services in Somerset. The procurement falls under the services category, with the contract commencing on 1st April 2019 and an end date of 31st March 2023; there is an option to extend for two further twelve-month periods. The tender period is set to close on 7th January 2019. With a contract value of £210,000, this selective procurement method adheres to a restricted procedure, seeking skilled companies capable of meeting the contract’s requirements. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance, particularly those with experience in managing historic landscapes and gardens. Companies interested in this contract should have the capability to conserve historical designs while satisfying visitor and wildlife needs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are strongly encouraged to participate, as the contracting authority welcomes applications from proficient service providers keen to enhance the care of nationally significant sites. ## Notice GM services for Somerset Group. English Heritage cares for over 400 historic monuments, buildings and places - from world-famous prehistoric sites to grand medieval castles, from Roman forts on the edges of an empire to a Cold War bunker. The historic places in our care span six millennia and include palaces, houses, hill figures, castles, abbeys, industrial sites, Roman forts and even deserted medieval villages. Caring for these places is the cornerstone of everything we do. The generous support of our many visitors, members and donors enables us to do this. We look after many nationally important historic gardens and landscapes, the conservation of which is guided by detailed management and maintenance practices. Looking after historic parks and gardens is complex. The protection and conservation of historic designs and features have to be balanced against the needs of visitors and wildlife. We run a number of contracts for the care and maintenance of our landscapes, which include gardens, designed landscapes and the setting of monuments. We welcome applications from skilled companies wanting to tender to provide these services. 3. The contract will commence on 01 April 2019.The initial term of the contract will expire on the 31st of March 2023 with an option to extend for 2 further 12month periods, subject to English Heritage Trust operating licence renewal. This is an opportunity to apply for the following Contract, Somerset group. Please find further detail by downloading the tender documents. Additional information: Suppliers interested in this opportunity should register at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/english-heritage/aspx/Home in orderto express interest and download documentation. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8218ebe-354f-434f-a60c-a1b6cf88e355 | | 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 | 30 Nov 2018 | | Submission deadline | 7 Jan 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £210,000 | | 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 | ENGLISH HERITAGE-ESTATES | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN2 2EH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon | | Local authority | Swindon | | Electoral ward | Mannington and Western | | Westminster constituency | Swindon South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services ## Release History - 30 Nov 2018 at 15:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8218ebe-354f-434f-a60c-a1b6cf88e355 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8218ebe-354f-434f-a60c-a1b6cf88e355 30th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/english-heritage/aspx/Home 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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