--- title: "Grounds Maintenance Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9c71d523-4744-4053-8187-c6c05134813f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9c71d523-4744-4053-8187-c6c05134813f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9c71d523-4744-4053-8187-c6c05134813f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9c71d523-4744-4053-8187-c6c05134813f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ONWARD HOMES" published: "2020-08-03" --- # Grounds Maintenance Service Buyer: ONWARD HOMES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9c71d523-4744-4053-8187-c6c05134813f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9c71d523-4744-4053-8187-c6c05134813f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9c71d523-4744-4053-8187-c6c05134813f.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Onward Homes, a housing organisation based in Liverpool, seeking proposals for a Grounds Maintenance Service. This tender is part of the services procurement category and falls under the open procedure method, aimed at enhancing communal open spaces within the Onward Estate. Interested suppliers must submit an expression of interest by 7th September 2020, which is also the deadline for tender submissions. The anticipated contract period commences on 1st January 2021 and extends until 31st December 2024, with a project value between £2.5 million and £3.5 million. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in grounds maintenance, horticultural services, and related sectors. Firms that excel in grass cutting, hedge maintenance, and litter collection are well-positioned to compete. With a focus on enhancing various outdoor communal areas, this contract could benefit small and medium-sized enterprises looking to expand their client base within the public sector. Engaging in this tender could pave the way for ongoing service contracts, fostering long-term partnerships with Onward Homes. ## Notice Onward are out to Tender to select Service Provider(s) for their Grounds Maintenance Service, throughout the Onward Estate. The Service, as defined in the Contract Conditions, includes the grounds maintenance of communal open spaces within the boundaries of land under the ownership of Onward Group, including General Needs and Leasehold Housing along with Sheltered Housing Schemes. The services required by Onward broadly comprise of: Grass Cutting Hedge Maintenance Litter Picking/Fly Tip Collection Hard Surface Sweeping and Weed Control Planted bed maintenance Winter Gritting Additional information: Suppliers that would like to take part in this tender process are invited to "Express Interest" upon which they will be given access to the full tender documentation delivery through this e-tendering system. When the tender documents have been made available, involved candidates will receive notification via email and the tender documents can be accessed from the "My Tenders" area of this website by selecting the "View Details" button of this project. Expressions of Interest will only be accepted until 7th September 2020 and the deadline for submissions of the tender will be 7th September 2020. Please allow sufficient time to make your return as late returns will not be permitted. Any questions relating to this tender should be made via the "Correspondence" area on the website and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e5dcec6-a8da-4416-857b-04312ae50fce | | 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 | 3 Aug 2020 | | Submission deadline | 7 Sep 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,500,000 | | 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 - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77300000 - Horticultural services - 77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas - 77312000 - Weed-clearance services - 77313000 - Parks maintenance services - 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services - 77315000 - Seeding services - 77330000 - Floral-display services - 77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming ## Release History - 3 Aug 2020 at 16:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e5dcec6-a8da-4416-857b-04312ae50fce ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e5dcec6-a8da-4416-857b-04312ae50fce 3rd August 2020 - 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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