--- title: "HCC 03/2022 - The Provision of a Grounds Maintenance Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f289495d-b6d3-4ef5-90fc-37576a87eb71" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f289495d-b6d3-4ef5-90fc-37576a87eb71" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f289495d-b6d3-4ef5-90fc-37576a87eb71.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f289495d-b6d3-4ef5-90fc-37576a87eb71.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - RESOURCES" published: "2022-04-01" --- # HCC 03/2022 - The Provision of a Grounds Maintenance Framework Buyer: HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - RESOURCES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f289495d-b6d3-4ef5-90fc-37576a87eb71 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f289495d-b6d3-4ef5-90fc-37576a87eb71) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f289495d-b6d3-4ef5-90fc-37576a87eb71.json) ## Summary The Hertfordshire County Council is currently engaging in an open procurement process for the "HCC 03/2022 - The Provision of a Grounds Maintenance Framework." This initiative aims to appoint capable and cost-effective organisations to provide general grounds maintenance services across various sites within Hertfordshire. The tender period concludes on 3rd May 2022, and the contract is projected to run from 1st August 2022 to 31st July 2026. This framework agreement will cater to multiple departments, including schools and fire stations, with potential services extending beyond the council's geographical limits. Interested parties should take note of the relevant deadlines and geographical context (East of England, SG13 8DE). This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the grounds maintenance sector, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their service provisions. Providers who specialise in landscaping, horticulture, or maintenance services would be well-positioned to compete, as the council intends to award contracts to several suppliers, thereby fostering a competitive environment without exclusivity. Businesses interested in utilising this framework should prepare to demonstrate their competence and cost-efficiency to align with council requirements. ## Notice Herts Fullstop (hereinafter referred to as "HFS") the trading organisation of Hertfordshire County Council (hereinafter referred to as "the Council") is advertising its requirement to appoint competent and cost-effective organisations to be part of its Grounds Maintenance Framework Agreement to provide general grounds maintenance services to sites throughout the County. This Framework Agreement will be utilised by all departments of the Council including establishments such as Schools, Fire Stations, Disused Sites, Day Centres, Libraries etc. It may also be used for works outside of the Council as requested by our partners and customers (this may be outside the geographical area of Hertfordshire in some cases). Please be aware the intention is to award this Agreement to several providers, and this is therefore not your anticipated income should you be successful. It will carry with it no exclusivity or guarantees of works but is expected to form the main framework for the commissioning of Grounds Maintenance Services for the Council. Additional information: To access this opportunity please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bc94b96-16c5-4fa6-83f9-c0c10cb691da | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Apr 2022 | | Submission deadline | 3 May 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Aug 2022 - 31 Jul 2026 | | 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 | HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - RESOURCES | | Locality | HERTFORDSHIRE | | Post town | Stevenage | | Postcode | SG13 8DE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire | | Local authority | East Hertfordshire | | Electoral ward | Hertford Castle | | Westminster constituency | Hertford and Stortford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services ## Release History - 1 Apr 2022 at 06:55 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bc94b96-16c5-4fa6-83f9-c0c10cb691da - 1 Apr 2022 at 06:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bc94b96-16c5-4fa6-83f9-c0c10cb691da ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bc94b96-16c5-4fa6-83f9-c0c10cb691da 1st April 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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