--- title: "CBC-1519-T-CB Corporate Gritting Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b9d33041-08cc-4a35-a416-c5273e7727dd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b9d33041-08cc-4a35-a416-c5273e7727dd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b9d33041-08cc-4a35-a416-c5273e7727dd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b9d33041-08cc-4a35-a416-c5273e7727dd.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2023-05-17" --- # CBC-1519-T-CB Corporate Gritting Services Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b9d33041-08cc-4a35-a416-c5273e7727dd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b9d33041-08cc-4a35-a416-c5273e7727dd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b9d33041-08cc-4a35-a416-c5273e7727dd.json) ## Summary The Central Bedfordshire Council is inviting tenders for the Corporate Gritting Services contract. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage and interested parties must submit their tenders electronically via the "In-Tend" system by 12:00 noon on 16th June 2023. The contract duration is initially 3 years with a possible 12-month extension. The services required include winter gritting, snow/ice clearance, and salt bin supply at various locations such as office sites, community buildings, and educational institutions. The procurement falls under the facilities management services category. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in facilities management services, winter-maintenance materials, ice-clearing services, and snow-clearing services to compete for a lucrative contract with the Central Bedfordshire Council. Companies interested in providing these services in the South East region of the United Kingdom should express their interest and submit their tenders according to the specified deadlines to be considered for the contract. The Council emphasises a performance and evidence-based approach to social value, which bidders must address in their proposals. ## Notice Central Bedfordshire Council (CBC) will be undertaking the procurement of its Corporate Gritting Services to provide a winter gritting service. The appointed contractor will be responsible for the provision of gritting services, including snow/ice clearance and supply and replenishment of salt bins. Locations include the Council's corporate office site as well as community buildings such as libraries, community centres, warm spaces and care homes. The Council also offer a "BuyBack" service to schools and educational sites and other 3rd sector organisations. The initial contract duration is 3 years with an option to extend by 12 months. Completed Tenders and attachments should be submitted electronically, by the due date via our "In-Tend" electronic tendering system. Tenders must be uploaded via the "My Return" section of the system. Tenders submitted through the correspondence facility will not be considered. Your Tender must be submitted via the In-tend system by no later than 12:00 noon on 16th June 2023. Tenders received after that time will be excluded. Social Value - Central Bedfordshire Council is committed to a performance and evidence-based approach to Social Value. The Social Value Portal shall be used for the Social Value element of this tender. Based on the National TOMs (Themes, Outcomes and Measures) developed by the Social Value Portal, bidders will be required to propose credible targets against, which performance (for the successful bidder) will be monitored. To submit the social value element of this tender please refer to specific Social Value Portal ITT included in this pack. Help and Support - The Council will provide as much support and information as it can to help guide you through the Tender process. Questions asked together with the response, will be made available to all tenderers to ensure a fair and consistent approach to all. If there is anything you are not sure of or need clarification on, please send a correspondence using the 'In-Tend' portal tendering system Last date for receiving questions on Intend system - 8th June 2023. Additional information: To express an interest, please log in or register on our electronic tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire in order to view the necessary tendering documents and respond accordingly. Please note that once you have registered on In-tend a separate action (expressing an Interest) is required to access the documents, you must click on the actual Tender you wish to access. We accept no liability if you have not expressed an interest in the tender. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cfe833c-ced6-4971-9a26-11f5cdecf99a | | 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 | 17 May 2023 | | Submission deadline | 16 Jun 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Oct 2023 - 30 Sep 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 | CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | SHEFFORD | | Post town | Stevenage | | Postcode | SG17 5TQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire | | Local authority | Central Bedfordshire | | Electoral ward | Shefford | | Westminster constituency | Hitchin | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 44113910 - Winter-maintenance materials - 79993100 - Facilities management services - 90620000 - Snow-clearing services - 90630000 - Ice-clearing services ## Release History - 17 May 2023 at 14:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cfe833c-ced6-4971-9a26-11f5cdecf99a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cfe833c-ced6-4971-9a26-11f5cdecf99a 17th May 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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