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title: "HCC Nov 2021 - The Provision of a Grounds Maintenance Minor Works Service"
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# HCC Nov 2021 - The Provision of a Grounds Maintenance Minor Works Service

Buyer: HCC - RESOURCES  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8bcb6213-8778-4e76-909e-d21728eacf07

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## Summary

The Hertfordshire County Council (HCC - Resources) is inviting tenders for "The Provision of a Grounds Maintenance Minor Works Service". This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically classified as planting and maintenance services of green areas (CPV code 77310000). The tender period ends on 14th December 2021, with the contract set to commence on 1st April 2022 and continue until 31st March 2026. This process is being conducted using an open procedure above the threshold value, allowing a wide range of applicants to participate.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for businesses focused on grounds maintenance and landscaping services, particularly those that can handle both routine and emergency works. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the project is designed to accommodate various contract packages (Lots). Companies that offer flexibility and can adapt to changing work demands within the contract duration would be well-suited to compete for this service contract, thus aiding their growth in the public sector.

## Notice

Hertfordshire County Council ("the Council") has a requirement for a Grounds Maintenance Minor Works Service. This service comprises of five main contract package areas (referred to as Lots), as listed below, with regular, allocated work within each Lot as detailed in the Specification, Schedule 1 of the Conditions of Contract. In addition, there is a Schedule of Rates for non-regular work (Lot 7) that may be required throughout any of the main contract package Lots (areas) at any time throughout the life of the Contract and this work will be ordered on an as required basis. This Lot 7 is for reference only and will not be awarded separately. There is also the addition of Lot 6 for Call-Out / Emergency Works - Non Grounds Maintenance Work. Please be aware that whilst regular, allocated work is detailed within each Lot, there is no guarantee of minimum levels of work and there may be the removal of sites or the addition of work throughout the life of the Contract. Work may be removed from a Lot, for example, if a Council owned site was sold, or work may be added, for example, if a current school was closed and the former school site needed to be maintained, or for other reasons. Emergency work may also be required. Full details are in the Specification, Schedule 1 of the conditions of Contract. Organisations should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Contract (if the total Contract value exceeds PS500,00.00) formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Organisations should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their bid, where appropriate. Additional information: To access this opportunity please visit www.supplyhertfordshire.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c72fa030-166b-45ce-953e-7b9143b7fc9a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| 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 | HCC - RESOURCES |
| Locality | HERTFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG13 8DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | East Hertfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Hertford Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Hertford and Stortford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas

## Release History

- 11 Nov 2021 at 15:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c72fa030-166b-45ce-953e-7b9143b7fc9a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c72fa030-166b-45ce-953e-7b9143b7fc9a
  11th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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