--- title: "Quotation for The Provision of Estate Maintenance Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6fe080b7-b8c7-4ce0-9a04-1ff65be61acb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6fe080b7-b8c7-4ce0-9a04-1ff65be61acb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6fe080b7-b8c7-4ce0-9a04-1ff65be61acb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6fe080b7-b8c7-4ce0-9a04-1ff65be61acb.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2017-01-06" --- # Quotation for The Provision of Estate Maintenance Service Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6fe080b7-b8c7-4ce0-9a04-1ff65be61acb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6fe080b7-b8c7-4ce0-9a04-1ff65be61acb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6fe080b7-b8c7-4ce0-9a04-1ff65be61acb.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is inviting tenders for "Quotation for The Provision of Estate Maintenance Service" within the horticultural services industry. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with a closing date set for 27 January 2017 at 15:00hrs. The contracting period is anticipated to commence on 1 April 2017 and will last for two years, concluding on 31 March 2019. The services required include estate maintenance tasks such as site clearance, horticultural projects, and snow clearance, with an estimated annual contract value of £35,000. Interested vendors must use the In-tend e-Tendering System to submit their proposals. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in landscaping, grounds maintenance, and community service projects. Companies with experience in site management and the capacity to engage volunteer labour are particularly well-suited for this contract. By participating, businesses can not only contribute positively to the community but also secure a stable source of revenue over the two-year duration of the contract. The flexible nature of the service requirements may also allow vendors to demonstrate innovative proposals that can enhance their competitive edge. ## Notice Quotation for The Provision of Estate Maintenance Service The Council's Estate Services, which is part of the Neighbourhoods Directorate, are responsible for providing a range of services to ensure estates are clean, safe and green. A flexible and responsive Estate Maintenance Service is required, to include tenants' gardens, communal areas and/or other locations identified by the client. The opportunity for this Contract is suitable for an organisation with site management experience and capacity and volunteer labour wishing to contribute back to the community. The supply of services during a 12 months period will be for a maximum block sum for a minimum of 6000 hours, but additional hours may be required and these should be priced for within the block sum The scope of work will include: * Site/garden clearance including weeds, shrubs, trees, fly tipping, leaf litter, litter-picking, removal of green and other waste. * Horticultural projects and improvements as required * Snow Clearance and Gritting * Painting/treating of fencing or other surfaces as required ("Direct Labour") Term The Council proposes to enter into a Contract Agreement for a term of two years. Value The anticipated annual value (on a reasonable ad valorum basis) of the Contract Agreement for the Provision of Estate Maintenance Service is estimated to be in the region of PS35,000 per annum The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the ITQ and other related documents. In Order To View the On-Line Questionnaire and Submit a Tender, you will be required to' Opt-In'. Please be mindful that if you are cut and pasting your question responses onto the On-Line Questionnaire that you do so from a notepad document, this is due to the fact that some special characters are not accepted within the On-Line Questionnaire. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: Friday 27 January 2017 at 15:00hrs ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/100b5fbd-2de3-4202-88f1-d7408f26acf4 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Jan 2017 | | Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B69 3DE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | Oldbury | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 45111200 - Site preparation and clearance work - 45111213 - Site-clearance work - 45442100 - Painting work - 50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services - 75200000 - Provision of services to the community - 77300000 - Horticultural services - 77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas - 77312000 - Weed-clearance services - 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services - 90620000 - Snow-clearing services ## Release History - 6 Jan 2017 at 14:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/100b5fbd-2de3-4202-88f1-d7408f26acf4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/100b5fbd-2de3-4202-88f1-d7408f26acf4 6th January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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