--- title: "Grounds Maintenance Dynamic Purchasing System" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c8020517-1f36-4b33-92c6-23eb174cbe07" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c8020517-1f36-4b33-92c6-23eb174cbe07" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c8020517-1f36-4b33-92c6-23eb174cbe07.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c8020517-1f36-4b33-92c6-23eb174cbe07.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NORTHERN HOUSING CONSORTIUM LIMITED" published: "2021-06-14" --- # Grounds Maintenance Dynamic Purchasing System Buyer: NORTHERN HOUSING CONSORTIUM LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c8020517-1f36-4b33-92c6-23eb174cbe07 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c8020517-1f36-4b33-92c6-23eb174cbe07) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c8020517-1f36-4b33-92c6-23eb174cbe07.json) ## Summary The Northern Housing Consortium Limited is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Grounds Maintenance Dynamic Purchasing System." This process will cater to various sectors within the UK, focusing on categories such as Grounds Maintenance, Sports Grounds Maintenance, and Pest Control among others. The engagement phase has a significant deadline set for 30 June 2021, with initial discussions scheduled for 8th and 9th June 2021 to gather supplier feedback on the proposed categories and competencies. This procurement is an initiative by the Consortium Procurement, which supports around 400 public sector members across the UK, ensuring compliance with the PCR 2015. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialised in grounds maintenance and related services, including arboriculture, pest control, and snow clearance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary and community social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to engage in this procurement process. Suppliers able to offer innovative solutions or additional services relevant to the listed categories may find this is an excellent chance to broaden their market presence and foster relationships within the public sector. ## Notice Consortium Procurement (CP) is the central purchasing body of Northern Housing Consortium. CP procure PCR 2015 compliant solutions on behalf of circa 400 public sector members across the UK and are now undertaking early engagement with the supply market to discover if our initial thoughts for a Grounds Maintenance Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)are feasible. We would like to speak to suppliers to obtain their feedback regarding our proposed solution, below are the categories we are considering to be included in this DPS: Category 1: Grounds Maintenance Category 2: Arboriculture Works Category 3: Specialist Planting Category 4: Sports Grounds Maintenance Category 5: Snow Clearance and Gritting Category 6: Pest Control Category 7: Fencing Category 8: Invasive Weeds (Japanese Knotweed etc) We would like to hear from suppliers regarding their thoughts on the above category listings and whether there are further categories we should look to include? Or does your organisation have a new service offering that has not been considered? In addition, we are seeking feedback as to the level of competencies that should be included within this DPS. We have set aside Tuesday 8th and Wednesday 9th June 2021 to undertake these discussions. If you are interested in having a conversation regarding this opportunity, please contact us at tenders@consortiumprocurement.org.uk to arrange a convenient time to discuss further. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2f9c32f-68e2-4ff2-996e-46d6d8e77994 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 10 Jun 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORTHERN HOUSING CONSORTIUM LIMITED | | Locality | SUNDERLAND | | Post town | Sunderland | | Postcode | SR5 3XB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland | | Local authority | Sunderland | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Washington and Gateshead South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77312000 - Weed-clearance services - 77313000 - Parks maintenance services - 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services - 77320000 - Sports fields maintenance services - 77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming ## Release History - 14 Jun 2021 at 08:01 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2f9c32f-68e2-4ff2-996e-46d6d8e77994 - 18 May 2021 at 15:40 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2f9c32f-68e2-4ff2-996e-46d6d8e77994 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2f9c32f-68e2-4ff2-996e-46d6d8e77994 14th June 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://consortiumprocurement.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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