--- title: "Mid Sussex District Council - Public Realm Contract" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-eedb2270-1b42-4a47-9564-de1293de257e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-eedb2270-1b42-4a47-9564-de1293de257e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eedb2270-1b42-4a47-9564-de1293de257e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eedb2270-1b42-4a47-9564-de1293de257e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MID SUSSEX DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2022-05-27" --- # Mid Sussex District Council - Public Realm Contract Buyer: MID SUSSEX DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eedb2270-1b42-4a47-9564-de1293de257e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-eedb2270-1b42-4a47-9564-de1293de257e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eedb2270-1b42-4a47-9564-de1293de257e.json) ## Summary The Mid Sussex District Council is seeking a partner for a Public Realm Contract valued at approximately £50 million, which is set to commence on 1st April 2023 and run for a minimum of ten years until 31st March 2033. The contract includes a variety of services such as grounds maintenance, minor works, drainage, and playground inspections, relevant to the Council's management of over 740 hectares of parks and open spaces across the South East of England. The procurement method is a Competitive Procedure with Negotiation, and interested suppliers must submit their bids by 1st July 2022. The postal code for the service delivery location is RH16 1SS. This tender represents a significant opportunity for companies in horticultural and landscape management, facilities maintenance, and related professional services. Businesses that can demonstrate innovative, sustainable solutions and efficient service delivery are particularly well-suited for this contract. The Council is keen to engage local suppliers and foster collaboration with the supply chain, providing an avenue for smaller companies or local enterprises to contribute to the management and enhancement of public spaces in the district. ## Notice Mid Sussex District Council is seeking a Partner with the relevant experience capability and resources to deliver public realm services contract, including grounds maintenance, minor works and civils, drainage, closed cemeteries, playground inspections and maintenance, arboriculture, countryside management, professional services and other related services; over at least a 10year term valued around PS50m. The parks and countryside estate is spread across the District's towns and villages. These range from parks, recreation grounds, ornamental shrub beds, amenity greenspace. The district has over 740 hectares of parks and open spaces, including over 400 green spaces, 70,000 trees, and 5 local nature reserves. The Council also manages over 3,000 public space assets, including 130 play parks, 109 watercourse trash screens, 20 pavilions and 7 public toilets, 34 car parks (and EV charging points), and 258 streetlights. The Council will also work with the Supplier over the course of the contract to incorporate a number of optional services including street cleansing, customer services, enforcement and design and management services under a professional services element. These services will support the Council's wider ambitions and strengthen its delivery capability in response to its success in securing grant funding investment for a variety of different projects. Whilst the Council's asset portfolio will be detailed in the procurement documents, the Council's estate will be subject to ongoing change, and Bidders should be aware that the open spaces and managed land and assets may vary during the Contract period. Similarly, the range of services may be reduced or extended in the future should the Council consider this appropriate. The Council is seeking a supplier who is able to fully deliver the requirements of the contract and work collaboratively with the Council to deliver innovative, sustainable and commercial solutions; demonstrate value for money though efficient service delivery and, proactively implement sustainable improvements over the life of the contract. The Council is keen to encourage local supply chain engagement and delivery throughout the life of the contract. This contract will be administered and primarily used by Mid Sussex District Council, but is being tendered to allow other public bodies which the Council works in partnership with to access the agreement, including West Sussex County Council, and town and parish Councils located within the Mid Sussex District. The Council is procuring this Contract following the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation under the UK Public Contract Regulations 2015 and the Council's Procurement Code. The Council will be awarding one Contract for the provision of all services detailed in the Specification. Additional information: This tender is to be completed electronically using the SE Shared Services Procurement eSourcing portal. https://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing/opportunities The SE Shared Services eSourcing portal provides a web-based tool that provides a simple, secure and efficient means for managing tendering and quotation activities reducing the time and effort required for both buyers and Potential Bidders. The portal allows for tender clarifications and submitting your bid electronically. In order to bid for this opportunity you will need to register your company on the SE Shared Services portal. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80e8c96a-08da-4517-a601-b772de1550e3 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 May 2022 | | Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2023 - 31 Mar 2033 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MID SUSSEX DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST SUSSEX | | Post town | Redhill | | Postcode | RH16 1SS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ28 West Sussex (North East) | | Local authority | Mid Sussex | | Electoral ward | Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore | | Westminster constituency | Mid Sussex | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services - 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 77200000 - Forestry services - 77300000 - Horticultural services - 90600000 - Cleaning and sanitation services in urban or rural areas, and related services - 90700000 - Environmental services ## Release History - 27 May 2022 at 18:41 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80e8c96a-08da-4517-a601-b772de1550e3 - 27 May 2022 at 18:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80e8c96a-08da-4517-a601-b772de1550e3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80e8c96a-08da-4517-a601-b772de1550e3 27th May 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing/opportunities ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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