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title: "Homes England - East Lancashire Paper Mill Term Landscape Maintenance & Cleansing Contract 2019 - 2022"
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# Homes England - East Lancashire Paper Mill Term Landscape Maintenance & Cleansing Contract 2019 - 2022

Buyer: HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f109d6b9-890e-4ab7-a51d-065c5bc41c52

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## Summary

The procurement process, conducted by Homes England, pertains to the "East Lancashire Paper Mill Term Landscape Maintenance & Cleansing Contract 2019 - 2022". This contract falls under the industry category of Grounds Maintenance Services and is located in Radcliffe, Greater Manchester. The tender was published on 4th January 2019, with a submission deadline set for 28th January 2019. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2019 and conclude on 31st March 2022, allowing for a possible one-year extension contingent on certain performance metrics and the tendered rates. The procurement method is classified as a tender, with the total contract value estimated at £57,860 and a minimum value of £47,340, all prices stated in GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in landscape maintenance, groundskeeping, or environmental services. With the contract focusing on maintenance activities such as grass cutting, shrub control, and invasive species management, companies that specialise in these areas, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), would be well-suited to compete. The contract's performance-based nature, monitored via Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), emphasises the importance of quality service delivery, thus creating potential for business growth in the sector through enhanced reputational standing and ongoing contract opportunities with Homes England.

## Notice

The site is a former paper mill located immediately to the east of the town of Radcliffe, approximately 4.8km south of Bury, Greater Manchester (National Grid Reference: SD 79296 07445). The site measures approximately 18.9ha and is broadly bounded by Cross Lane to the north, Rectory Lane/Brook Street to the west, the River Irwell to the south and Bury Street to the east. Habitats present on-site include broadleaf semi-natural woodland, broadleaf plantation woodland, scrub, semi-improved grassland, marshy grassland, tall ruderal, standing water, running water, amenity grassland, introduced shrub, buildings, trees and hardstanding. Typical planned Services under this contract comprise of but are not exclusively limited to the following: Site inspections, whereby the Supplier shall indicate; all matters relating to the maintenance specification, recommendations for necessary Service, incidences of vandalism, fly tipping, trespass and adjustments to the scheduled Service; Grass Cutting; Scrub Control; Ornamental Shrub Maintenance; Invasive Species Management; Weed Control; and Cleansing. This contract is envisaged to have duration of 2 years with provision for a further 1 year extension under the same Terms and Conditions of this contract. Any contract extensions will be based on tendered Rates and Prices. This contract is a performance based, the performance of which will be monitored via Key Performance Indicators (KPI's). Additional information: The opportunity can be accessed via Homes England eTendering system. Suppliers wishing to be considered for this contract must register their expression of interest and submit a tender through the Homes England eTendering system. If not already registered, Suppliers should register on the Homes England eTendering system at https://procontract.due-north.com/Login All discussions, meetings and communications will be conducted in English. The contract will be subject to English law. Tenders and all supporting documents must be priced in GBP and all payments under the contract will be made in GBP. This procurement and award is subject to the transparency arrangements being adopted by the UK Government. These arrangements include the publication of tender documentation issued by Homes England and the contract between Homes England and Supplier. Suppliers should highlight any areas they consider commercially sensitive in order for Homes England to be able to honor our transparency obligations without undermining the Suppliers commercial interests. Suppliers are advised that Homes England is subject to the Freedom of Information Act 2000 ("The Act"). If a Supplier considers that any of the information supplied as part of this procurement procedure should not be disclosed because of its commercial sensitivity, confidential or otherwise, they must, when providing this information, clearly identify the specific information they do not wish to be disclosed and clearly specify the reasons for its sensitivity. Homes England shall take such statements into consideration in the event that it receives a request pursuant to the Act which relates to the information provided by the interested party. Please note, it is insufficient to include a statement of confidentiality encompassing all the information provided in the response. Homes England takes a zero-tolerance approach to bribery and corruption and sets high standards of impartiality, integrity and objectivity in relation to the stewardship of public funds and the management of its activities. The principles contained within this policy apply to both internal and external audiences, including anyone wishing to undertake business or engage with Homes England. Please refer to our Anti-bribery and Corruption Policy by visiting https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/anti-bribery-and-corruption-policy for further information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/954f27c0-e3af-4e92-8520-5db5c7962bdb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £57,860 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,770 |
| 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 | HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY) |
| Locality | WARRINGTON |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA3 7QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington |
| Local authority | Warrington |
| Electoral ward | Birchwood |
| Westminster constituency | Warrington North |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALBEN LANDSCAPES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2019 at 14:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/954f27c0-e3af-4e92-8520-5db5c7962bdb
- 4 Jan 2019 at 14:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cec87778-a792-4e8f-b31e-9b51a8c709c5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/954f27c0-e3af-4e92-8520-5db5c7962bdb
  13th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cec87778-a792-4e8f-b31e-9b51a8c709c5
  4th January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Login
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/homes-england
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/anti-bribery-and-corruption-policy

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