--- title: "ESPH CN Hastings Borough Council - Grounds Maintenance - Soft Market Test (ESPH443)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-86033335-2736-4505-8f0b-3408615363d1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-86033335-2736-4505-8f0b-3408615363d1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-86033335-2736-4505-8f0b-3408615363d1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-86033335-2736-4505-8f0b-3408615363d1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HASTINGS BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-05-10" --- # ESPH CN Hastings Borough Council - Grounds Maintenance - Soft Market Test (ESPH443) Buyer: HASTINGS BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-86033335-2736-4505-8f0b-3408615363d1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-86033335-2736-4505-8f0b-3408615363d1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-86033335-2736-4505-8f0b-3408615363d1.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by Hastings Borough Council aims to gather market feedback for the upcoming Grounds Maintenance Services contract, identified as ESPH CN Hastings Borough Council - Grounds Maintenance - Soft Market Test (ESPH443). The Council is currently in the planning stage and will close the soft market test on 10th June 2021, with the contract expected to commence from 1st November 2022 and run until 30th October 2027. This opportunity is situated in the South East of the United Kingdom, with a focus on services related to grounds maintenance, including parks, sports grounds, and environmental areas. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in landscaping, horticulture, and public space maintenance services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) will find an advantageous position to compete, especially those with innovative approaches to service delivery. Companies that can demonstrate a capability in efficient and sustainable grounds maintenance practices will be well-suited to respond to this market test and potentially secure the forthcoming contract. ## Notice Hastings Borough Council and the East Sussex Procurement Hub wishes to obtain market feedback, in advance of procurement, on proposals for the development and operation of Grounds Maintenance Services. The Council's Grounds Maintenance Contract ends 31st October 2022 and we are informally looking to see what providers can offer with regards to these services prior to any tender process commencing. The Council and the East Sussex Procurement Hub are at an early stage in development of its proposals for the Grounds Maintenance Contract and seeks input from the market as to what might be the most potentially advantageous way of packaging and scoping any future procurement opportunity. This exercise will also provide an opportunity for the Council to obtain insight into how the market may approach the delivery of the services in question. It also gives useful early insight into the likely level of interest from that market. The scope of the service includes maintenance of Parks, Open Spaces, Sports and recreation grounds, Industrial sites, Playgrounds, Allotments, Cemetery and closed churchyards, Watercourses, Environmental areas, tubs and planters. Additional information: This Soft Market Test is to be available electronically on the SE Shared Services Procurement eSourcing portal. https://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing/opportunities The SE Shared Services eSourcing portal provides a web-based tool that provides a simple, secure and efficient means for managing tendering and quotation activities reducing the time and effort required for both buyers and Potential Bidders. The portal allows for tender clarifications and submitting your bid electronically. In order to bid for this opportunity you will need to register your company on the SE Shared Services portal. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cde3b144-7c0e-4df6-ad1f-e62306e61bdf | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 May 2021 | | Submission deadline | 10 Jun 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2022 - 30 Oct 2027 | | 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 | HASTINGS BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | EAST SUSSEX | | Post town | Tonbridge | | Postcode | TN34 3UY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC | | Local authority | Hastings | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Hastings and Rye | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services ## Release History - 10 May 2021 at 16:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cde3b144-7c0e-4df6-ad1f-e62306e61bdf ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cde3b144-7c0e-4df6-ad1f-e62306e61bdf 10th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.hastings.gov.uk/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing/opportunities ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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