--- title: "GB-Poole: Grounds Maintenance Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dc6541e2-112c-4757-add6-7e6302faa560" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dc6541e2-112c-4757-add6-7e6302faa560" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dc6541e2-112c-4757-add6-7e6302faa560.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dc6541e2-112c-4757-add6-7e6302faa560.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DORSET HEALTHCARE UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2019-09-24" --- # GB-Poole: Grounds Maintenance Services Buyer: DORSET HEALTHCARE UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dc6541e2-112c-4757-add6-7e6302faa560 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dc6541e2-112c-4757-add6-7e6302faa560) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dc6541e2-112c-4757-add6-7e6302faa560.json) ## Summary Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking proposals for Grounds Maintenance Services, covering various areas in Dorset, including Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Weymouth. This open procurement process, initiated on 10 September 2019, invites tenders until 10 October 2019. The total value of the contracts available is up to £500,000, with a minimum contract value set at £100,000. The contract period is expected to commence on 15 January 2020 and run until 14 January 2023, allowing for substantial service delivery over three years. This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in grounds maintenance and landscape services to expand their business within the public sector. Firms with the capacity to manage large geographical lots and provide comprehensive service offerings are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Bidders can submit proposals for specific lots to tailor their services to the needs of the Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust across its designated sites. ## Notice NOTE: This notice was updated on 24 September 2019 for the following reason: Lot 1. Poole, Bournemouth & Christchurch area Lot 2. Dorchester, Bridport, Portland & Weymouth area Lot 3. Wimborne & St. Leonards (Ringwood) area Lot 4. Swanage & Wareham area Lot 5. Sherborne,Shaftesbury & Blandford Forum area(Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust (DHC) requires Grounds Maintenance Services for its designated sites across Dorset and surrounding areas. Bidders can tender for the whole business or geographical lots as per the schedule. Lot 1. Poole, Bournemouth & Christchurch Lot 2. Dorchester, Bridport, Portland & Weymouth Lot 3. Wimborne & St. Leonards (Ringwood) Lot 4. Swanage & Wareham Lot 5. Shaftesbury & Blandford Forum Pricing must be for complete lots only. Bids cannot be accepted for part lots.) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3782f59e-822c-47cc-a805-d44c3673096c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Sep 2019 | | Submission deadline | 10 Oct 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 Jan 2020 - 14 Jan 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | 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 | DORSET HEALTHCARE UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | POOLE | | Post town | Bournemouth | | Postcode | BH17 0RB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | | Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | | Electoral ward | Canford Heath | | Westminster constituency | Mid Dorset and North Poole | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 71421000 - Landscape gardening services - 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services ## Release History - 24 Sep 2019 at 09:10 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3782f59e-822c-47cc-a805-d44c3673096c - 10 Sep 2019 at 10:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3782f59e-822c-47cc-a805-d44c3673096c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3782f59e-822c-47cc-a805-d44c3673096c 24th September 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Poole:-Grounds-Maintenance-Services/9WE9D26NEE Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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