--- title: "Horsham District Council - Grounds Maintenance Services Contract" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9ed51e6e-5ec1-4b30-a489-c83e0e1c2cc2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9ed51e6e-5ec1-4b30-a489-c83e0e1c2cc2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9ed51e6e-5ec1-4b30-a489-c83e0e1c2cc2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9ed51e6e-5ec1-4b30-a489-c83e0e1c2cc2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HORSHAM DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2021-06-01" --- # Horsham District Council - Grounds Maintenance Services Contract Buyer: HORSHAM DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9ed51e6e-5ec1-4b30-a489-c83e0e1c2cc2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9ed51e6e-5ec1-4b30-a489-c83e0e1c2cc2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9ed51e6e-5ec1-4b30-a489-c83e0e1c2cc2.json) ## Summary The Horsham District Council is seeking tenders for a Grounds Maintenance Services Contract, identified as CRBC - 032744. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on grounds maintenance services, and is located in West Sussex, United Kingdom. The tender is currently in the active stage, with submissions due by 14 July 2021. Contracts are expected to commence on 1 February 2022, running for an initial period of seven years, until 31 January 2029, with options for extension based on performance. The estimated contract value is between £4,690,000 and £6,118,000. This tender presents significant opportunities for landscaping and grounds maintenance businesses looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector. Companies specialising in grass cutting, litter collection, and horticultural services would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, firms that can offer minor repair works and maintenance of public spaces are encouraged to consider this tender, particularly due to the Council's development of a business case for further maintenance services like play inspections. Such initiatives offer potential for long-term partnerships with the council as well. ## Notice Horsham District Council (the Council) invites tenders for the provision of Grounds Maintenance Services. The Commencement Date for the delivery of the services is scheduled to be on 1 February 2022 at 00:00 hours. The Contract will be awarded for a period of 7 years until 31 January 2029. The Authority may extend this agreement beyond the Initial Term by a further period or successive periods of one year or more up to a maximum of seven (7) years in total subject to performance and the absolute discretion of the Council. The parks and countryside estate is spread across the District's towns and villages, though with a concentration of sites in Horsham town. These range from the Green Flag award-winning Horsham Park, recreation grounds, ornamental shrub beds, amenity greenspace, closed graveyards and an active cemetery. In total there is some 120ha of land to be managed within the Contract, split across over 230 sites The Contract covers planned maintenance as well as remedial and reactive work, the full details of all requirements are contained within the tender documentation, however the contract includes grass cutting, strimming and litter picking of public areas, hedge cutting, maintenance of shrub beds, sport pitch marking and maintenance, provision and watering of floral displays, ditch clearance, and weed control. The contract also includes the provision of minor works in its public spaces which includes for example fencing, repair, removal and installation of street furniture, broadwalk or paving repairs. The Council is developing a business case for the outsourcing of play inspections, bin emptying and associated maintenance services and therefore is seeking pricing relating to this in order to inform the business case. Bidders should be aware that the estimated value of this element is in the region of PS100k p.a. This sum is included in the estimated contract value in the contract notice but cannot be guaranteed. The Council is managing this tender process and communicating with Bidders using the SE Shared Services e-sourcing portal hosted by In-Tend Limited (the "Portal"). No hard copy documents will be issued and all communications with the Council (including submission of tenders) will be conducted via the Portal. Additional information: The Council is managing this tender process and communicating with Bidders using the SE Shared Services e-sourcing portal hosted by In-Tend Limited (the "Portal"). All tender documentation is available to download from the SE Shared Services portal. No hard copy documents will be issued and all communications with the Council (including submission of tenders) will be conducted via the Portal. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18a3f2fd-db00-4469-9941-2dd59aca05ee | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | 14 Jul 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2022 - 31 Jan 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,118,000 | | 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 | HORSHAM DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST SUSSEX | | Post town | Redhill | | Postcode | RH12 1RL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ28 West Sussex (North East) | | Local authority | Horsham | | Electoral ward | Denne | | Westminster constituency | Horsham | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services ## Release History - 1 Jun 2021 at 15:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18a3f2fd-db00-4469-9941-2dd59aca05ee ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18a3f2fd-db00-4469-9941-2dd59aca05ee 1st June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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