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title: "ENHT - Grounds Maintenance"
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buyer: "HERTFORDSHIRE NHS PROCUREMENT"
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# ENHT - Grounds Maintenance

Buyer: HERTFORDSHIRE NHS PROCUREMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-407499f3-7cb6-4ece-88da-622a707ed072

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Hertfordshire NHS Procurement, involves the contract titled "ENHT - Grounds Maintenance" for the provision of grounds maintenance services across three locations: the Lister Hospital in Stevenage, Howlands Clinic in Welwyn Garden City, and the boundaries of Hertford County Hospital. The procurement method was through a limited competitive quotation process, and it reached the award stage on 27 March 2020. The contract value is £50,000 and is set to commence on 1 April 2020, lasting for a period of three years, concluding on 31 March 2023.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance and those offering related service solutions. Companies that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The requirement to maintain the grounds and gardens at the NHS sites opens avenues for operational contracts, which can bolster the service portfolio of participating firms and enhance their visibility within the local healthcare ecosystem.

## Notice

Contract for Grounds Maintenance Services at East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust A requirement was identified for a supplier to maintain the grounds and gardens at three ENHT sites - the Lister Hospital in Stevenage (main site), Howlands Clinic in Welwyn Garden City and the boundaries of Hertford County Hospital, Hertford. Tenders have been evaluated and the most economically advantageous supplier awarded, in line with Trust Standing Financial Instructions. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1st April 2020 and shall run for three years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2cf1615-fd02-4217-8b97-6db6f7a366bc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | HERTFORDSHIRE NHS PROCUREMENT |
| Locality | WELWYN GARDEN CITY |
| Post town | St Albans |
| Postcode | AL8 6NS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Electoral ward | Handside |
| Westminster constituency | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COUNTRYWIDE GROUNDS MAINTENANCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2020 at 07:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2cf1615-fd02-4217-8b97-6db6f7a366bc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2cf1615-fd02-4217-8b97-6db6f7a366bc
  30th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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