--- title: "Invitation to Tender (ITT) For The Provision of Estate Maintenance Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-709d60a4-5df5-488a-b36c-8d8263cd9500" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-709d60a4-5df5-488a-b36c-8d8263cd9500" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-709d60a4-5df5-488a-b36c-8d8263cd9500.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-709d60a4-5df5-488a-b36c-8d8263cd9500.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2018-11-09" --- # Invitation to Tender (ITT) For The Provision of Estate Maintenance Services Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-709d60a4-5df5-488a-b36c-8d8263cd9500 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-709d60a4-5df5-488a-b36c-8d8263cd9500) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-709d60a4-5df5-488a-b36c-8d8263cd9500.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking tenders for the provision of estate maintenance services, as detailed in the Invitation to Tender (ITT). This contract falls under the grounds maintenance services category and is located in West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 7 December 2018. The contract is expected to span four years, commencing on 1 April 2019, and has an estimated annual value of £35,000 for the primary services, with potential additional work valued at £7,000 per annum. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialised in estate maintenance, horticultural services, and related fields to expand their client base within the public sector. Companies capable of providing flexible and responsive maintenance solutions, that can accommodate volunteer labour initiatives, will be particularly well-suited. Given the anticipated scale of the contract and the breadth of services required, firms offering comprehensive estate and grounds maintenance, including horticultural improvements, snow clearance, and site clearance services should consider applying. ## Notice Invitation to Tender (ITT) For The Provision of Estate Maintenance Services The Council's Grounds and Estate Maintenance Division, 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 the experience, capacity and volunteer labour wishing to contribute back to the community. The supply of services, during a 4-year period will be for a minimum of 6000 hours per annum, for the Grounds and Estate Maintenance Division but other Divisions within the Council may also request/require the successful tenderer to provide additional hours for other, similar work to be undertaken, which will be based on the subsequent day rate of work, as per the Pricing Schedule. 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 four years. Value The anticipated annual value (on a reasonable ad valorum basis) of the Contract Agreement for the Provision of Service with the Council's Grounds and Estate Maintenance Division is estimated to be in the region of PS35,000 per annum. The anticipated annual value (on a reasonable ad valorum basis) for additional hours of work for other similar work to be undertaken is PS7,000. This value is based on historical spend data and is intended to be used as a guide only. It is given in good faith as a guide to assist you in submitting your Tender but no representation or warranty is given. It is not a guarantee of the level of business that will be generated and should not be interpreted as an undertaking to purchase any services to any particular value and does not form part of the Contract Agreement or any contract pursuant to it. Appointment of Service Provider It is anticipated that the Council will appoint a single provider for the Provision of an Estate Maintenance Service. 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 ITT 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 mi... Additional information: 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 ITT and other related documents. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d9da416-29ad-4bda-a16e-15c1fb26fea6 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Nov 2018 | | Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2023 | | 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 3DB | | 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 - 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 - 77300000 - Horticultural services - 77312000 - Weed-clearance services - 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services - 90620000 - Snow-clearing services ## Release History - 9 Nov 2018 at 11:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d9da416-29ad-4bda-a16e-15c1fb26fea6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d9da416-29ad-4bda-a16e-15c1fb26fea6 9th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## 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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