--- title: "Grounds Maintenance and Tree Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d3ab9200-64af-421b-b3f7-df2d58983adb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d3ab9200-64af-421b-b3f7-df2d58983adb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d3ab9200-64af-421b-b3f7-df2d58983adb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d3ab9200-64af-421b-b3f7-df2d58983adb.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LONDON & QUADRANT HOUSING TRUST" published: "2021-03-24" --- # Grounds Maintenance and Tree Services Buyer: LONDON & QUADRANT HOUSING TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d3ab9200-64af-421b-b3f7-df2d58983adb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d3ab9200-64af-421b-b3f7-df2d58983adb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d3ab9200-64af-421b-b3f7-df2d58983adb.json) ## Summary The London & Quadrant Housing Trust has launched a procurement process for Grounds Maintenance and Tree Services, aiming to engage suppliers experienced in horticultural services. The tender, identified as EST00242, includes a comprehensive scope across three disciplines—Grounds Maintenance, Tree Consultancy, and Tree Maintenance—divided into 11 lots, encompassing various UK regions. The tender period concludes on 20 April 2021, with an estimated contract value of £55 million and a minimum threshold of £35 million. The contract is set to commence on 1 April 2022 and will run until 31 March 2029. The procurement method employed is restricted, catering to selective suppliers meeting outlined criteria. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the landscaping and arboriculture sectors, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) given the suitability classification. Companies proficient in grounds maintenance, tree care, and horticultural consultancy services should consider participating in this procurement, as it offers a chance to contribute to maintaining and enhancing the estates of a major housing trust while fostering growth within their operations over the long-term contract duration. ## Notice L&Q is seeking suitably qualified and experienced suppliers to provide Grounds Maintenance and Arboriculture Services across its estates. The will include the provision of a range of grounds maintenance and tree management services split into 3 Disciplines across 11 Lots: Discipline 1 - Grounds Maintenance Lot 1A.1 - East Region Inner Lot 1A.2 - East Region Outer Lot 1B.1 - South Region Inner Lot 1B.2 - South Region Outer Lot 1C.1 - West Region North Hub Lot 1C.2 - West Region Outer Hub Lot 1C.3 - West Region SW Hub Discipline 2 - Tree Consultancy Lot 2 - all Regions Discipline 3 - Tree Maintenance Lot 3A. - East Region Lot 3B. - South Region Lot 3C. - West Region Works/services to be provided under the Contracts are (but are not limited to): Grounds Maintenance o Grass cutting removing excess arisings o Grass maintenance to include weed control, litter and leaf removal o Horticultural maintenance to borders and beds to include weed control, litter and leaf removal o Pruning and hedge cutting o Replanting o Hard surface maintenance to include cleaning, litter, algae, moss and weed removal o Maintain and report on hard surface condition and safety, carrying out minor repairs o Inspect all external surfaces, structures and features reporting on their condition o External litter removal and bin emptying o Graffiti removal o Cleaning of bin stores and paladins (where a Site is not serviced by a separate cleaning c contract) o Minor tree care o Dilapidation repair work Tree Consultancy o Site Safety/Defect surveys (Phase One) o Detailed site surveys o Reactive site inspections o Individual tree inspections/internal decay investigations o Woodland management planning to meet L&Q responsibilities Tree Maintenance o Crown lifting to clear roads, footpaths and property access. o Tree pruning to abate encroachment to buildings/property. o Removal of dead or declining trees or other significant defects. o Cyclical Pollarding/Basal growth removal. o Woodland management works to include coppicing/thinning etc. Correspondence regarding this opportunity should be directed via the supplier portal. Additional information: To apply for this opportunity, please register on the L&Q supplier portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lqgroup/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32faeb7d-da66-4dee-b542-4d9565549a52 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | 20 Apr 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £55,000,000 | | 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 | LONDON & QUADRANT HOUSING TRUST | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | East London | | Postcode | E15 4PH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham | | Local authority | Newham | | Electoral ward | Stratford | | Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services - 77300000 - Horticultural services - 77341000 - Tree pruning ## Release History - 24 Mar 2021 at 15:32 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32faeb7d-da66-4dee-b542-4d9565549a52 - 24 Mar 2021 at 15:32 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32faeb7d-da66-4dee-b542-4d9565549a52 - 22 Mar 2021 at 14:27 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32faeb7d-da66-4dee-b542-4d9565549a52 - 22 Mar 2021 at 14:27 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32faeb7d-da66-4dee-b542-4d9565549a52 - 22 Mar 2021 at 14:25 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32faeb7d-da66-4dee-b542-4d9565549a52 - 22 Mar 2021 at 14:25 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32faeb7d-da66-4dee-b542-4d9565549a52 - 22 Mar 2021 at 14:20 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32faeb7d-da66-4dee-b542-4d9565549a52 - 22 Mar 2021 at 14:20 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32faeb7d-da66-4dee-b542-4d9565549a52 - 22 Mar 2021 at 14:20 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32faeb7d-da66-4dee-b542-4d9565549a52 - 22 Mar 2021 at 12:15 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32faeb7d-da66-4dee-b542-4d9565549a52 - 22 Mar 2021 at 12:14 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32faeb7d-da66-4dee-b542-4d9565549a52 - 19 Mar 2021 at 19:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32faeb7d-da66-4dee-b542-4d9565549a52 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32faeb7d-da66-4dee-b542-4d9565549a52 24th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lqgroup/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.lqgroup.org.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lqgroup/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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