--- title: "CHIC Grounds Maintenance - Dynamic Purchasing System [DPS]" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-038648" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-038648" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-038648.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-038648.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "COMMUNITIES AND HOUSING INVESTMENT CONSORTIUM LIMITED" published: "2022-11-18" --- # CHIC Grounds Maintenance - Dynamic Purchasing System [DPS] Buyer: COMMUNITIES AND HOUSING INVESTMENT CONSORTIUM LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-038648 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-038648) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-038648.json) ## Summary The Communities and Housing Investment Consortium Limited (CHIC) has initiated a tender process titled "CHIC Grounds Maintenance - Dynamic Purchasing System [DPS]" in the services procurement category. This active tender allows for the provision of grounds maintenance services and arboricultural works in the United Kingdom. The DPS, which has a total value of £20,000,000 GBP, includes three lots for different types of services and has a tender period ending on November 19, 2027. This tender by CHIC offers business growth opportunities for various entities, including Housing Associations, Local Authorities, Registered Charities, NHS and Health and Social Care Groups, Emergency Services, Schools, and Libraries. Interested parties can access the tender electronically using the submission method detailed at https://app.panacea-software.com/chic/Login.aspx. The selective procurement method is being employed, and the DPS extension option allows for potential long-term engagement post-award, facilitating business planning and development. ## Notice CHIC publishes this Notice of an Amendment to be made to the DPS in pursuance of the original Notice 2017/S 207-428123 published in OJEU on the 18th August 2017, extending the DPS until 19th November 2027. All other details relating to this DPS remain unchanged. The change comprises extending the validity period with a further 60-months extension option, reviewed at 12 month increments whereby the authority can amend (extend, shorten, terminate or re-procure) the DPS. This DPS remains accessible by members of CHIC to all UK public-sector bodies (potential members) including (but not limited to): * Housing Associations * Local Authorities and Government Departments * Registered Charities * NHS and Health and Social Care Groups * Emergency Services * Schools and Academies/Colleges and Universities * Libraries and Museums , including those listed in Schedule 1 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015/102. ### Lot Information Grounds Maintenance Grounds maintenance services to include (but not limited to) grass cutting (drop/collect/mulch), pathway de-weeding and clearance (cuttings removal), pathway cleaning (moss and algae clearance), shrub pruning, bed clearance and soil turning, raised bed clearance and soil turning. Renewal: CHIC Ltd are extending the validity period with a further 60-months extension option, reviewed at 12 month increments whereby the authority can, subject to the success of the DPS, amend (extend, shorten, terminate or re-procure) the DPS. Arboricultural Works CHIC members will be responsible for a wide range of trees, trees which require a combination of routine maintenance of established trees and reactive tree works. The volume of planned tree works is to be determined and will vary from routine tree work to tree planting. In addition, the service provider will also be required to provide an urgent call out service which will need to be available 7 days per week, 24 hours per day. The service provider may also be asked to keep accurate records of site specific arboricultural works. Renewal: CHIC Ltd are extending the validity period with a further 60-months extension option, reviewed at 12 month increments whereby the authority can, subject to the success of the DPS, amend (extend, shorten, terminate or re-procure) the DPS. Site Surveying CHIC members will may require site surveying, using latest technology, to include (but not limited to) GPS mapping, to determine accurate site layout, and site content. Content may include the location and identification of grassed areas, boarders, raised orders, shrubs and trees, which require maintenance by service providers in Lot 1 of this DPS. Renewal: CHIC are extending the validity period with a further 60-months extension option, reviewed at 12 month increments whereby the authority can, subject to the success of the DPS, amend (extend, shorten, terminate or re-procure) the DPS. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032705-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Nov 2022 | | Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2027 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000,000 | | Lots value | £20,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | COMMUNITIES AND HOUSING INVESTMENT CONSORTIUM LIMITED | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM, | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B18 6DS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Soho & Jewellery Quarter | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 03452000 - Trees - 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services ## Release History - 18 Nov 2022 at 08:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032705-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://gov.wales/?skip=1&lang=en - http://gov.wales/topics/localgovernment/?skip=1&lang=en - http://local.direct.gov.uk/LDGRedirect/MapLocationSearch.do?mode=1.1 - http://www.chicltd.co.uk - http://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/index/aboutus/citizens_advice_offices.htm - http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ - http://www.wales.nhs.uk/ourservices/directory - https://app.panacea-software.com/chic/Login.aspx - https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:428123-2017:TEXT:EN:HTML - https://www.gov.uk/ - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-foreducation - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/current-registeredproviders-of-social-housing - https://www.police.uk/forces/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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