--- title: "Provision of Garden Aid Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0398bf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0398bf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0398bf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0398bf.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL" published: "2023-04-26" --- # Provision of Garden Aid Services Buyer: THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0398bf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0398bf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0398bf.json) ## Summary The Highland Council has completed the award process for the contract titled "Provision of Garden Aid Services" in the services category. The procurement process involved multiple lots covering different regions such as Inverness, Nairn, Lochaber, Caithness, and Sutherland. The contract has been awarded to suppliers for each lot, with deadlines for completion set within the period from April 2023 to October 2024. This public procurement tender for garden aid services by The Highland Council presents business growth opportunities for suppliers in the landscape gardening services industry. Businesses providing garden maintenance services to assist elderly or disabled individuals could compete for contracts in various locations like Inverness, Nairn, and other regions specified in the tender. Interested parties should consider the quality and pricing criteria outlined in the tender documentation to cater to the requirements of Council tenants and expand their service provision in these regions. ## Notice The Provision of Garden Aid Services. The Garden Aid scheme assists Council tenants who are elderly or disabled to keep their gardens tidy in accordance with their tenancy agreement. Eligible tenants have their grass cut during the growing season from April to October. ### Lot Information Provision of Garden Aid Services - Inverness and Inverness-shire The Garden Aid scheme assists Council tenants who are elderly or disabled to keep their gardens tidy in accordance with their tenancy agreement. Eligible tenants have their grass cut during the growing season from April to October. Additional information: The estimated value includes the 24 month extension option. Renewal: Up to a further 24 months in total extension of the original contract duration at the sole discretion of the Council. Provision of Garden Aid Services - Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey The Garden Aid scheme assists Council tenants who are elderly or disabled to keep their gardens tidy in accordance with their tenancy agreement. Eligible tenants have their grass cut during the growing season from April to October. Additional information: The estimated value includes the 24 month extension option. Renewal: Up to a further 24 months in total extension to the original contract duration at the sole discretion of the Council. Provision of Garden Aid Services - Lochaber The Garden Aid scheme assists Council tenants who are elderly or disabled to keep their gardens tidy in accordance with their tenancy agreement. Eligible tenants have their grass cut during the growing season from April to October. Additional information: The estimated value includes the 24 month extension option. Renewal: Up to a further 24 months in total extension of the original contract duration at the sole discretion of the Council. Provision of Garden Aid Services - Caithness and Sutherland The Garden Aid scheme assists Council tenants who are elderly or disabled to keep their gardens tidy in accordance with their tenancy agreement. Eligible tenants have their grass cut during the growing season from April to October. Additional information: The estimated value includes the 24 month extension option. Renewal: Up to a further 24 months in total extension of the original contract duration at the sole discretion of the Council. Provision of Garden Aid Services - Wester Ross and Skye The Garden Aid scheme assists Council tenants who are elderly or disabled to keep their gardens tidy in accordance with their tenancy agreement. Eligible tenants have their grass cut during the growing season from April to October. Additional information: The estimated value includes the 24 month extension option. Renewal: Up to a further 24 months in total extension of the original contract duration at the sole discretion of the Council. Provision of Garden Aid Services - Mid and East Ross The Garden Aid scheme assists Council tenants who are elderly or disabled to keep their gardens tidy in accordance with their tenancy agreement. Eligible tenants have their grass cut during the growing season from April to October. Additional information: The estimated value includes the 24 month extension option. Renewal: Up to a further 24 months in total extension of the original contract duration at the sole discretion of the Council. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012018-2023 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Apr 2023 | | Submission deadline | 22 Feb 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 5 Apr 2023 | | Contract period | 2 Apr 2023 - 31 Oct 2024 | | Recurrence | Estimated January 2027 but precise timings are dependent upon whether extension options are taken-up. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £766,000 | | Lots value | £766,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £698,880 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Active, Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL | | Locality | INVERNESS | | Post town | Inverness | | Postcode | IV3 5NX | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Highland | | Electoral ward | Inverness West | | Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire | | Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 3 | | Supplier names | BOAR LANDSCAPING; GROUND N GARDENS; TIVOLI GROUP | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71421000 - Landscape gardening services ## Release History - 26 Apr 2023 at 13:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012018-2023 - 19 Jan 2023 at 10:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001641-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://www.highland.gov.uk/ - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000717606 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00045 - https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/inverness-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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