--- title: "FM20085 - Landscape and Grounds Maintenance" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-424eb795-1182-4450-a8cd-b0501e290737" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-424eb795-1182-4450-a8cd-b0501e290737" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-424eb795-1182-4450-a8cd-b0501e290737.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-424eb795-1182-4450-a8cd-b0501e290737.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2021-02-08" --- # FM20085 - Landscape and Grounds Maintenance Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-424eb795-1182-4450-a8cd-b0501e290737 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-424eb795-1182-4450-a8cd-b0501e290737) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-424eb795-1182-4450-a8cd-b0501e290737.json) ## Summary The UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) is seeking to establish a contract for Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance (Tender ID: FM20085) on behalf of UK Research and Innovation. This procurement process is currently at the award stage, with a contract value of £1,189,585 and a duration from 2nd November 2020 to 1st November 2024. The procurement method is open procedure, as the total contract amount exceeds the threshold set by Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The final submission deadline for bids was on 22nd July 2020, with the original contract notice published on 15th June 2020, and the procurement is located in Swindon, England. The major industry category for this procurement falls under landscaping work and grounds maintenance services. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the landscaping and grounds maintenance sector, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) which are encouraged to participate. Companies adept in services such as mowing, tree surgery, weed control, and overall grounds upkeep would be particularly well-suited to compete. By engaging in this procurement, businesses can potentially secure a long-term contract that not only enhances their portfolio but also contributes to sustainable practices and ecological compliance during service delivery. ## Notice ***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** The final date and time for the submission of bids is Wednesday 22nd July 2020 at 14:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement UK SBS on behalf of UK Research and Innovation wishes to establish a contract for Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance. The grounds Maintenance and Landscaping Services will encompass; Mowing of areas defined within the Site to an appropriate standard. Consideration and compliance to any Ecologist reports and recommendations within the grounds maintenance operation. Sweeping and disposal of grass cuttings litter etc. from pedestrian areas, car park bays, rainwater culverts.Snow clearing, gritting and graffiti removal. Hedge trimming, to a manageable/maintainable height and size. Pruning and cutting back of shrubs etc. Hoe and fork over boarders Weed control of pathways, roadways, fertilise grass areas (as agreed) control moss growth, bark mulch bedding areas. Maintain sapling/semi mature tree growth, remove lower growth, etc. Tree surgery required as an additional service. Leaf clearance from grassed areas, beds and shrubs, service roads, car parks and hard standings. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Document Uploads tab within the Delta eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ / RFP document. How to Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Delta eSourcing portal please use the link https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com and follow the instructions to register. If you are already registered on the Delta eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com and the follow the instructions to 'Login' Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code: 49T8E6732N Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control. Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts) Responses must be received by the date in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Delta eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. As a user of the Delta eSourcing Portal you will have access to the Delta messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific tender event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these messages on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity. The contracting authority expressly reserves the right: i. not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice;and ii. to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the procurement; and in no circumstances will the contracting authority be liable for any costs incurred by any supplier. If the contracting authority decides to enter into a contract with the successful supplier, this does not mean that there is any guarantee of subsequent contracts being awarded. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of bidders. About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our contracting authorities to improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Where UK SBS is not named as the Contracting Authority within the documentation, UK SBS will be acting as an agent on behalf of the Contracting Authority. Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations. For full details of our partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5be671f2-e6b7-45d2-8964-f9c9f9aee60e | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Feb 2021 | | Submission deadline | 29 Jul 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 15 Oct 2020 | | Contract period | 2 Nov 2020 - 1 Nov 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,400,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £1,189,585 | | 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN2 1FF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon | | Local authority | Swindon | | Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney | | Westminster constituency | Swindon North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SCOFELL LANDSCAPES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 45112700 - Landscaping work - 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services ## Release History - 8 Feb 2021 at 09:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5be671f2-e6b7-45d2-8964-f9c9f9aee60e - 15 Jul 2020 at 11:41 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22c2d37c-4856-4f7e-9cbb-85048b9fc727 - 15 Jun 2020 at 13:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22c2d37c-4856-4f7e-9cbb-85048b9fc727 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5be671f2-e6b7-45d2-8964-f9c9f9aee60e 8th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22c2d37c-4856-4f7e-9cbb-85048b9fc727 15th July 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/22019bff-ae5e-4b09-a3cf-a164ef0173f2 FM20085 - TSSC4 Contract - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fb6a424c-f104-4dc8-a54d-e1d63086dd43 FM20085 - Request for Proposal Questions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a29f6b35-dfdd-4e7a-8d5a-1af87bc9e835 FM20085 - Request for Proposal - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4547254a-a1c2-42ca-b722-cc7c1875fc95 FM20085 - AW5.2 Price Schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/628f39cd-1f26-4af9-84e4-66a31a993e6a Appendix A Riparian Survey - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6218566f-d84f-41f4-9d09-62bcb2714b55 Appendix B Orchid Report - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/484ad5b9-8e15-43e5-b153-924f83d2a8e5 Appendix C Interior Plants - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b473d7cc-8074-4ea6-9c9f-6c5bce5313bc Appendix D Tree Surveys - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d5fc730c-e61a-4530-9616-a0e26f74c704 Appendix E Winter Plan Site - https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com/ Delta eSourcing Portal ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk - http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx - https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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