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title: "Gardening Service at British Consulate-General San Francisco Official Residence"
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# Gardening Service at British Consulate-General San Francisco Official Residence

Buyer: BRITISH CONSULATE GENERAL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b44a2a58-4cb0-43f8-8b60-ea4b0d5f4fd6

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## Summary

The British Consulate General is seeking proposals for a gardening service at its San Francisco official residence, titled "Gardening Service at British Consulate-General San Francisco Official Residence". This procurement falls under the landscape gardening services category and has minimum and maximum contract values of £10,000 and £25,000 respectively. The procurement method is a limited competitive quotation, aimed at meeting the needs for ongoing garden maintenance and occasional arborist services. The tender is currently in the Tender stage and submissions must be received by 23rd March 2018, with the contract period starting from 1st April 2018 to 31st March 2019.

This opportunity is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialised in garden maintenance and landscaping services, which can manage periodic plant upkeep and respond to additional requirements such as replanting or arborist subcontracting. Businesses that can demonstrate reliability in maintaining gardens to a high standard would particularly benefit from this contract, as the British Consulate General prioritises efficient service provision for its residential properties. The competitive nature of this tender encourages innovative proposals that can fulfil the consulate's maintenance needs while offering value for money.

## Notice

We require weekly garden maintenance for the property described in the invitation letter. This includes watering plants, plant maintenance, and grass cutting. We may request replanting up to three times annually or as agreed with the successful bidder. Additionally, we may request the successful bidder to subcontract an arborist once annually, or more frequently in emergencies. Costs for arborists and other subcontractors should be included as separate line items in the successful bidder's invoices. Please describe how you will meet these minimum requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a5fe095-4a0e-4240-aaf9-463abaaaddb4 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| 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 | BRITISH CONSULATE GENERAL |
| Locality | SAN FRANCISCO |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | S W1A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71421000 - Landscape gardening services

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2018 at 00:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a5fe095-4a0e-4240-aaf9-463abaaaddb4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a5fe095-4a0e-4240-aaf9-463abaaaddb4
  16th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0dc895cb-ec66-4a0c-b37e-6d20dc8b7a80
  Scope of Work USF-1718-02

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