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title: "Derwent Housing Association Limited trading as Derwent Living grounds Maintenance Services"
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# Derwent Housing Association Limited trading as Derwent Living grounds Maintenance Services

Buyer: DERWENT HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f79b5d78-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Derwent Housing Association Limited is undertaking a public procurement process for grounds maintenance services, with an expected annual contract value of approximately £493,617 excluding VAT. This contract is classified under the CPV code for grounds maintenance services and covers all stock owned and managed by the association across locations in the East and West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method is selective, following a restricted procedure, with the contract period set to commence on 1st April 2017 and lasting for an initial term of five years, with an option for extension up to a total of ten years. The tender period closed on 2nd September 2016.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in grounds maintenance services and related activities. Companies with expertise in fly tipping clearance and tree works are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, given the specific annual values allocated to these services. The long potential contract duration of up to ten years provides stability and the opportunity for growth in partnerships with a reputable housing association.

## Notice

The provision of Grounds maintenance Services to all stock owned and managed by Derwent Living. The anticipated annual value excluding Vat of the contract: Grounds Maintenance - 493,617.00 Fly tipping - 55,000.00 Tree works - 20,000.00 The Contract will be for an initial term of five (5) years with an option for the contracting authority at its sole discretion to extend the contract for a further five in total (3+2) years giving a total possible contract duration often (10) years. The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access free of charge at: http://www.echelonconsultancy.co.uk/edocs Additional information can be obtained at: Sarah Baxter Telephone: +44 1707339800 E-mail: derwent@echelonconsultancy.co.uk Additional information: The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access free of charge at: http://www.echelonconsultancy.co.uk/edocs

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6d46824-95fe-4e9b-9d23-c05ed3c1fa37 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | 21 Jan 2017 - 22 Jan 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,686,170 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | DERWENT HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED |
| Locality | ST ALBANS |
| Post town | St Albans |
| Postcode | AL1 4TB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | St Albans |
| Electoral ward | Clarence |
| Westminster constituency | St Albans |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2017 at 10:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6d46824-95fe-4e9b-9d23-c05ed3c1fa37
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24b8abc1-564e-4492-b12d-8ca5250c7243

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6d46824-95fe-4e9b-9d23-c05ed3c1fa37
  2nd February 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24b8abc1-564e-4492-b12d-8ca5250c7243
  1st August 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.echelonconsultancy.co.uk/edocs

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