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title: "WHHT - Grounds Maintenance"
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# WHHT - Grounds Maintenance

Buyer: HERTFORDSHIRE NHS PROCUREMENT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c4a677c5-dcc0-4113-a87a-974179a8dfa6

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## Summary

The West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust (WHHT) is inviting tenders for grounds maintenance services at its four hospital sites, which include Watford General Hospital, St Albans City Hospital, Hemel Hempstead Hospital, and Jacketts Field Outpatients Physiotherapy Unit. The initial contract term is one year, with options to extend for up to two additional years, beginning on 1st April 2020. Tenders must be submitted by 12 noon on 17th March 2020. This procurement falls under the services category, with a limited competitive quotation method, and has an estimated value between £25,000 and £100,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in grounds maintenance services. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality landscaping, gardening, and maintenance services would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract allows firms to establish a long-term relationship with a key NHS trust, potentially leading to further opportunities in public procurement within the healthcare sector.

## Notice

The West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust (WHHT) is inviting tenders for the provision of grounds maintenance services at its four hospital sites (Watford General Hospital, St Albans City Hospital, Hemel Hempstead Hospital and Jacketts Field Outpatients Physiotherapy Unit). The term of the proposed contract shall be for an initial 1 year, with the option to extend in further 1 year increments, up to a further 2 years, commencing 1st April 2020. The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://nhs.bravosolution.co.uk/nhs_collaborative/web/login.html. Please ensure that you have a working Bravo Solution account and contact the named buyer to be added to the opportunity. The tender submission deadline is set as 12 noon on 17th March 2020. Bidders are encouraged to survey the sites before submitting their responses.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e99d5185-89d9-42b2-b8dd-758fe42a7d58 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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 | HERTFORDSHIRE NHS PROCUREMENT |
| Locality | WELWYN GARDEN CITY |
| Post town | St Albans |
| Postcode | AL8 6NS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Electoral ward | Handside |
| Westminster constituency | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2020 at 12:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e99d5185-89d9-42b2-b8dd-758fe42a7d58

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e99d5185-89d9-42b2-b8dd-758fe42a7d58
  4th March 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://nhs.bravosolution.co.uk/nhs_collaborative/web/login.html
  Link to Bravo Solution e-Tendering Portal
- https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/
  Link to West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust website

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