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title: "WHHT - Grounds Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d7ff6e99-faef-4482-ad50-e0c311c96e49"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HERTFORDSHIRE NHS PROCUREMENT"
published: "2020-04-03"
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# WHHT - Grounds Maintenance

Buyer: HERTFORDSHIRE NHS PROCUREMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d7ff6e99-faef-4482-ad50-e0c311c96e49

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns the provision of grounds maintenance services for the West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust (WHHT), which oversees four hospital sites, including Watford General Hospital and St Albans City Hospital. The contract, valued at £35,000, is classified under the CPV code for Grounds maintenance services and was awarded following a limited procurement method through competitive quotations. The contract commenced on April 1, 2020, with an initial term of one year and the potential for two one-year extensions. The tender period ended on March 18, 2020.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the grounds maintenance industry, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Those specialising in landscaping, horticultural services, and similar facilities management are well-suited to compete for this contract, which can enhance their portfolio and provide stable income through the duration of the contract and potential extensions.

## Notice

WHHT - Grounds Maintenance The West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust (WHHT) sought 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 contract shall be for an initial 1 year, with the option to extend in further 1 year increments, up to a further 2 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a54d5db8-8c74-41a4-9bc5-c9145428b517 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MARK WALKER (GROUNDS MAAINTENANCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2020 at 14:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a54d5db8-8c74-41a4-9bc5-c9145428b517

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a54d5db8-8c74-41a4-9bc5-c9145428b517
  3rd April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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