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title: "Horticultural Services"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "VALE OF AYLESBURY HOUSING TRUST"
published: "2018-06-20"
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# Horticultural Services

Buyer: VALE OF AYLESBURY HOUSING TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-30c08bf9-3bf4-4d39-9293-53cda5380fa4

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## Summary

The Vale of Aylesbury Housing Trust is inviting tenders for Horticultural Services, targeting businesses in the horticulture and grounds maintenance industry. This selective tender process is currently in the active stage, with a tender period set to close on 16th July 2018. The contract, valued at £5.5 million, will commence on 1st April 2019 and run for a duration of 10 years, with a possible extension of 5 years. The geographical scope of the services required encompasses the District of Aylesbury Vale, located in the South East of England.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the grounds maintenance sector, particularly those with expertise in services such as grass cutting, litter picking, and arboricultural works. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as the project seeks experienced contractors to manage approximately 75 hectares of land. Companies with a proven track record in horticultural services will find this an advantageous opportunity to grow their client base while contributing to the upkeep of community spaces.

## Notice

For the provision of Grounds Maintenance Services to the Vale of Aylesbury Housing Trust for a period of 10 years with an option to extend for a further 5 years. The Vale of Aylesbury Housing Trust is seeking a suitably experience contractor to undertake Grounds Maintenance and Arboricultural works throughout the District of Aylesbury Valeincluding within general estates and independent living schemes. The services will include: - grass cutting, - hedge maintenance, - litter picking/sweeping, - weeding, - shrub bed maintenance, - rose bed maintenance, - flower bed maintenance, - garage site maintenance, - arboriculture works and surveys, - winter gritting. The Vale of Aylesbury Housing Trust is responsible for managing and maintaining approx. 75ha of land located throughout the District of Aylesbury Vale, including approx. 50ha of grass areas and 4ha of horticultural features Additional information: All queries and clarification questions relating to this opportunity should be asked on the portal: https://www.housingprocurement.com/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86267f68-f296-4579-a51f-96075c1e37f1 |
| 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 | 20 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,500,000 |
| 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 | VALE OF AYLESBURY HOUSING TRUST |
| Locality | AYLESBURY |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP20 2NJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Aylesbury North |
| Westminster constituency | Aylesbury |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77300000 - Horticultural services

## Release History

- 20 Jun 2018 at 09:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86267f68-f296-4579-a51f-96075c1e37f1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86267f68-f296-4579-a51f-96075c1e37f1
  20th June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7530f4ab-b760-4128-bd37-809b07db62f8
  Please refer to this OJEU notice for information:
- https://www.housingprocurement.com/
  Please express an interest here to download the procurement documentation

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