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title: "Provision of Grounds Maintenance Agency Staff"
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buyer: "FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL"
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# Provision of Grounds Maintenance Agency Staff

Buyer: FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2469ba6e-ee63-4a3c-b132-49d28fb12f8e

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## Summary

Folkestone and Hythe District Council awarded a contract for the provision of grounds maintenance agency staff, valued at £1,275,000. The contract, classified under CPV code 98510000 for services of commercial and industrial workers, covers various temporary agency worker roles, including grounds maintenance operatives, toilet cleaners, tractor drivers, assistant park keepers, sports attendants, gardeners, and litter pickers. While the list of roles is not exhaustive, additional roles may be added throughout the contract period, from 1 February 2022 to 31 December 2025. The procurement used an open procedure, with a tender period that ended on 16 December 2021. The services will be delivered across multiple regions in the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in temporary staffing, particularly for those capable of supplying a diverse range of roles on a seasonal basis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the suitability criteria include these organizations. The contract, awarded to HRGO plc, presents potential growth for businesses in the staffing industry by providing a steady stream of demand for various temporary positions within the public sector over a prolonged period.

## Notice

The council requires a variety of Temporary Agency Workers (TAW) are required as outlined below * Seasonal grounds Maintenance Operatives * Seasonal Toilet Cleaners * Seasonal Tractor Driver * Seasonal Assistant Park Keepers * Seasonal Sports Attendant * Seasonal Gardener * Seasonal Litter Picker However, agencies should note that this list is not exhaustive and other categories of staff outside of this list may be also be required, therefore the list may be revised to include additional roles added during the duration of the Contract. The additional roles will be discussed and agreed with the Agency. The opportunity is available and accessible on Kent Business Portal (https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk) - Reference No: DN581901.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/234de0c2-9e43-4df0-8ba4-2e9a68f1b1ff |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2022 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,275,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,275,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | FOLKESTONE |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT20 2QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Folkestone and Hythe |
| Electoral ward | Folkestone Central |
| Westminster constituency | Folkestone and Hythe |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HRGO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98510000 - Services of commercial and industrial workers

## Release History

- 2 Dec 2024 at 14:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/234de0c2-9e43-4df0-8ba4-2e9a68f1b1ff
- 6 Jan 2022 at 15:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0dc68ba-bbf3-417c-a05b-0052d1eaff44
- 15 Nov 2021 at 12:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24dd16a9-bc99-4392-84f7-ab1ee8e570d4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/234de0c2-9e43-4df0-8ba4-2e9a68f1b1ff
  2nd December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0dc68ba-bbf3-417c-a05b-0052d1eaff44
  6th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24dd16a9-bc99-4392-84f7-ab1ee8e570d4
  15th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.folkestone-hythe.gov.uk/your-council/council-information/contracting
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk

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