--- title: "P5793 Locking of Park Gates" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7f505a5e-ae3d-4052-abbf-0c5b69bab200" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7f505a5e-ae3d-4052-abbf-0c5b69bab200" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7f505a5e-ae3d-4052-abbf-0c5b69bab200.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7f505a5e-ae3d-4052-abbf-0c5b69bab200.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "TOWER HAMLETS" published: "2022-01-13" --- # P5793 Locking of Park Gates Buyer: TOWER HAMLETS Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7f505a5e-ae3d-4052-abbf-0c5b69bab200 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7f505a5e-ae3d-4052-abbf-0c5b69bab200) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7f505a5e-ae3d-4052-abbf-0c5b69bab200.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Tower Hamlets is initiating a procurement process for the contract titled "P5793 Locking of Park Gates," focused on miscellaneous services within the parks maintenance sector. Currently at the planning stage, the council is seeking market engagement to gather feedback and ideas before finalising the specifications. The key date for interested participants is 2nd February 2022, which marks the end of the engagement period. A virtual supplier engagement event is scheduled for 4th February 2022, providing an opportunity for interested suppliers to learn more about the project before formal tendering begins. This contract will last for 3 years with potential extensions of 1 year each, aiming to enhance the safety and management of key park sites in Tower Hamlets, London (Postal Code: E14 2BG). This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in security services, grounds maintenance, and facility management to expand their operations in a supportive local government environment. Companies capable of providing comprehensive locking services and park maintenance are encouraged to participate. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) will find this contract particularly accessible due to its strategic alignment with the council’s commitment to enhancing public parks and open spaces, making it a valuable opportunity for those looking to grow their business in the public sector. ## Notice The Council wishes to emphasise this is not a call for competition, the purpose of this Prior Information Notice is to advise the market on the forthcoming procurement and seek ideas and feedback from the market that may inform the specification. The procurement of the Locking of Park Gates contract is for the provision of locking of key park sites throughout Tower Hamlets. The contract is being procured in collaboration with officers from other Directorates that require these services. The procurement of this contract will be in line with all legislation, British and European Standards (as amended), sound and accepted best practice implicit in the specifications and public/user health and safety. The contract will also be procured in line with the Parks and Open Spaces strategy, and all relevant existing and future parks specific strategic documents in line with Green Flag best Practice standards In 2005 the Council agreed an Open Space Strategy for the borough, which sets out LBTH intentions for protecting and improving public parks, open spaces and other landscape areas in the public realm. Updated in 2016, it includes commitments to improve the accessibility and quality of sites and service provision. The contract is for the Locking of Park Gates throughout the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. The contract is for the provision of services including but is not limited to: 1. Locking and Unlocking of designated park gates throughout Tower Hamlets 2. Ensuing parks are safely evacuated during locking operations 3. Reporting of Anti-Social Behavior and Crime London Borough of Tower Hamlets will be procuring this new contract on a 3 years plus 1 plus 1 basis. This will encourage contract attractiveness to potential suppliers and reduce the cost of the contract as there will be more time for set up and mobilisation. Pre-Market Event: A virtual supplier engagement event will be held on Friday 4th February at 10am Please register your interest for the event by sending your company name and representatives names to matthew.twohig@towerhamlets.gov.uk no later than Wednesday 2nd February 4pm. Additional information: Pre-Market Event: A virtual supplier engagement event will be held on Friday 4th February at 10am Please register your interest for the event by sending your company name and representatives names to matthew.twohig@towerhamlets.gov.uk no later than Wednesday 2nd February 4pm. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d2da850-4996-469a-a2ca-9439ed3a385f | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 2 Feb 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £300,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | TOWER HAMLETS | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | East London | | Postcode | E14 2BG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets | | Local authority | Tower Hamlets | | Electoral ward | Poplar | | Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 77313000 - Parks maintenance services - 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services - 79710000 - Security services - 79713000 - Guard services - 98300000 - Miscellaneous services ## Release History - 13 Jan 2022 at 13:44 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d2da850-4996-469a-a2ca-9439ed3a385f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d2da850-4996-469a-a2ca-9439ed3a385f 13th January 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?v=2 Tower Hamlets Portal ## Notice URLs - http://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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