--- title: "GB-Leighton Buzzard: Greenfields Sheltered Housing Grounds Maintenance Contract" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f2e44b73-7e05-44ae-9a04-e3cd958ae22d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f2e44b73-7e05-44ae-9a04-e3cd958ae22d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f2e44b73-7e05-44ae-9a04-e3cd958ae22d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f2e44b73-7e05-44ae-9a04-e3cd958ae22d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "GREENFIELDS SHELTERED HOUSING GROUNDS MAINTENANCE CONTRACT" published: "2020-06-12" --- # GB-Leighton Buzzard: Greenfields Sheltered Housing Grounds Maintenance Contract Buyer: GREENFIELDS SHELTERED HOUSING GROUNDS MAINTENANCE CONTRACT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f2e44b73-7e05-44ae-9a04-e3cd958ae22d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f2e44b73-7e05-44ae-9a04-e3cd958ae22d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f2e44b73-7e05-44ae-9a04-e3cd958ae22d.json) ## Summary The Greenfields Sheltered Housing Grounds Maintenance Contract is being procured by Catalyst Housing Group (CHG) in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, intended for services in landscape gardening. The tender process is currently active, following an open procurement method, with a submission deadline set for 22nd July 2020. The contract period will commence on 5th November 2020 and will last for three years, with an option for extending for up to two additional years based on supplier performance. The estimated value of the contract is between £50,000 and £100,000. This procurement presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in grounds maintenance and landscape gardening services. Companies capable of delivering comprehensive maintenance work, including grass cutting, shrub management, and litter control, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender could enable businesses to expand their portfolios within the public sector and establish long-term relationships with a reputable housing provider. ## Notice Catalyst Housing Group (CHG) is seeking a suitably experienced grounds maintenance contractor to tender for a 3 year contract for the Greenfields Sheltered Housing site situated at Greenfields, Theedway (off Billington Road), Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 9SP At the end of the initial contract period, CHG may choose to extend the Contract for a further period of up-to 2 years in yearly intervals (3+1+1), according to the performance of the supplier/s during the initial Contract period, prevailing market conditions and our requirements. Any such extension shall be at the originally tendered prices. Greenfields is a specialist housing development designed and built as a sheltered housing facility for mature adults aged 55 and over. The development is situated in the parish Leighton-Linslade, and offers 82 one and two bedroom apartments which offer independent living to its residents. The grounds maintenance work will include grass cutting and edging, weeding control; management of shrubs including seasonal pruning and dead-heading; pest and disease control; tree trimming; the maintenance of hard surfaces including parking bays, foot paths, bin store, cycle store; management of the salt bins including supply and replacement of salt (assume 100 litre bins), and removal of litter from landscaping area etc. Detail requirements are set out in section 3 of the ITT. CHG reserve the right to add additional geographical site(s) within the contract period. 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.. For more information about the opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing Portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=485125837 or login to Delta Tender via www.deltaesourcing.com and Delta Access Code: D59V6X6H96 . The contract is for 3 years with the possibility of a 2 year (1+1) extension based on performance. CHL reserve the right to vary the Employer's Requirements /Specification and /or add additional geographical sites, taking into account value for money, during the Contract period. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f17e7b12-f92d-420e-ae7d-14cf8eb3dc27 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Jun 2020 | | Submission deadline | 22 Jul 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 5 Nov 2020 - 5 Nov 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | 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 | GREENFIELDS SHELTERED HOUSING GROUNDS MAINTENANCE CONTRACT | | Locality | LONDON, | | Post town | West London | | Postcode | W5 2AU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West | | ITL 3 | TLI73 Ealing | | Local authority | Ealing | | Electoral ward | Ealing Broadway | | Westminster constituency | Ealing Central and Acton | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71421000 - Landscape gardening services ## Release History - 12 Jun 2020 at 09:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f17e7b12-f92d-420e-ae7d-14cf8eb3dc27 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f17e7b12-f92d-420e-ae7d-14cf8eb3dc27 12th June 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Leighton-Buzzard:-Greenfields-Sheltered-Housing-Grounds-Maintenance-Contract/D59V6X6H96 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=485125837 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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