--- title: "Consultancy Services for Grounds Maintenance" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7439ef04-8c64-472a-9184-a81458342a8e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7439ef04-8c64-472a-9184-a81458342a8e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7439ef04-8c64-472a-9184-a81458342a8e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7439ef04-8c64-472a-9184-a81458342a8e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ONWARD HOMES" published: "2019-12-06" --- # Consultancy Services for Grounds Maintenance Buyer: ONWARD HOMES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7439ef04-8c64-472a-9184-a81458342a8e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7439ef04-8c64-472a-9184-a81458342a8e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7439ef04-8c64-472a-9184-a81458342a8e.json) ## Summary Onward Homes is currently in the tender stage for consultancy services related to grounds maintenance, aiming to enhance their operating model across the North West of England. The tender, titled "Consultancy Services for Grounds Maintenance," was published on 6th December 2019 and has a submission deadline set for 6th January 2020. The successful consultant will be engaged from 31st January 2020, with the contract lasting until 31st December 2020. This procurement is classified under grounds maintenance services and follows an open procedure below the threshold. This tender presents an exciting opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental and grounds maintenance consultancy, as well as project management and related services. Companies that possess experience in developing service specifications and managing operational models are particularly well-suited to compete. The focus on both insourced and outsourced models means that firms offering flexible and innovative solutions could significantly benefit from this procurement process, ultimately contributing to their growth and expansion within the public sector. ## Notice Onward are currently reviewing their operating model with regards to Grounds Maintenance, across the North West, with a view to providing a high performing Grounds Maintenance Service, which offers optimum value for money, quality and service for customers. Onward are considering options which may include either an insourced or an outsourced model. Whilst the decision is still being assessed, it has been recognised that to enable achieving excellent performance, service for customers and value for money, a robust scope of works is required. The new operating model is to be in place by 1st January 2021. In order to achieve this timeline there is a requirement to meet a number of key milestone dates. The first of which is the completion of the service specifications by March 2020, to enable any required procurement activities for the chosen model to take place in time with these timescales. If an OJEU compliant procurement is required, this will commence early April 2020. The role will include on-site attendance in Liverpool, Manchester or Accrington as required working with members of the project team and involve the development of Schedule of requirements during and after the insource / outsource stage consultations; SQ, ITT and BAFO stage documents as part of an OJEU compliant procedure through to final award and service mobilisation, should an outsourced model be the final decision. The consultant is required to have availability during the period of January 2020 to December 2020 in line with the potential procurement period. Consultancy support will also be required throughout the consultancy period and during any procurement process which may take place. Additional information: Further information including scope and tender documents can be found by registering on the electronic portal at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/onwardhomes/aspx/ . Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62ec3167-6ebe-47ca-99ed-dc53a8914b31 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Dec 2019 | | Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 | | 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 | ONWARD HOMES | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L1 4AA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | City Centre South | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services - 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services - 71315210 - Building services consultancy services - 71351200 - Geological and geophysical consultancy services - 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services - 72224000 - Project management consultancy services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas - 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services - 79411000 - General management consultancy services - 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services - 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services ## Release History - 6 Dec 2019 at 16:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62ec3167-6ebe-47ca-99ed-dc53a8914b31 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62ec3167-6ebe-47ca-99ed-dc53a8914b31 6th December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/onwardhomes/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.onward.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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