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title: "Garden Assistance Scheme 2017-2020"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000454117"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2017-02-24"
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# Garden Assistance Scheme 2017-2020

Buyer: NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000454117

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## Summary

The North Lanarkshire Council is conducting the Garden Assistance Scheme 2017-2020 to provide gardening services for participants unable to maintain their gardens due to age or infirmity. The procurement process is currently complete, with services divided into two geographic Lots: Lot 1 for the North Zone and Lot 2 for the South Zone, where substantial capacities in terms of grass cutting, hedge cutting, and weed control have been projected. The contract was awarded on 17 February 2017, following an open procedure which allows for visibility and access to a wide array of potential suppliers. The primary location for the service delivery is North Lanarkshire, with a value of approximately £3,280,000 across the two Lots. The relevant documentation for bidders is accessible via electronic submission.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in landscaping and maintenance services, particularly those with the capability to manage substantial contracts across multiple geographic areas. Companies that possess the requisite operational capacity, experience in tendering for similar services, and the ability to comply with health and safety regulations would be well-suited to compete. The framework allows for three service providers to be appointed per Lot, fostering competitive conditions that could benefit smaller local firms while supporting community employment initiatives.

## Notice

The Garden Assistance Scheme is a service for a range of participants within North Lanarkshire who are unable to maintain their gardens due to age or infirmity. The service will include 10 grass cuts, 3 hedge cuts, 2 weedkills & edges being reformed twice per year. The Council have established a framework agreement with two (2) Lots; Lot 1 to cover the North Zone, and Lot 2 to cover South Zone. Three (3) Service Providers appointed on each Lot. Lot 1 North - Estimated 4366 participants, which require Service Provider capacity to undertake 43660 grass cuts, 13098 hedge cuts and 8732 weed kills per year. Lot 2 South - Estimated 4007 participants, which require Service Provider capacity to undertake 40070 grass cuts, 12021 hedge cuts and 8014 weed kills per year. These figures are being provided as a guide only and are not guaranteed for the service provision in this procurement.

### Lot Information

North Area

Provision of Garden Assistance Scheme to service users located in the North Zone, North Lanarkshire. The Service Provider shall carry out grass cutting of all grass areas and shall provide all labour, materials, tools, plant and equipment necessary to perform the contract and shall ensure that all tools, plant and equipment is kept in a safe condition and properly guarded and maintained in order to present no danger to either the Service Provider's employees or any member of the public. The Service Provider shall provide all its employees with all necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) safety clothing and equipment and shall insure that all its employees use such during those times they are engaged under the contract. The Service provider will maintain the schedule between March and October (approximately) to provide participants 10 grass cuts, 3 hedge cuts (if applicable), 2 weedkills and edges being formed on 2 occasions. Note the capacity requirements for North Zone could be to undertake 43660 grass cuts, 13098 hedge cuts and 8732 weed kills per year. The number participating in the scheme was 4,366 in North Zone during *2016. *These figures are being provided as a guide only and are not guaranteed for the service provision in this procurement. three (3) Service Providers appointed on this Lot.. Service Providers were required to meet the Council's minimum requirements stated in the Contract Notice and achieve a minimum score of 60% against the Selection Criteria. Checks were made for each appointed Service Provider against the Mandatory and Discretionary exclusion criteria per Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Optional 12 months extension

South Area

Provision of Garden Assistance Scheme to service users located in the South Zone, North Lanarkshire. The Service Provider shall carry out grass cutting of all grass areas and shall provide all labour, materials, tools, plant and equipment necessary to perform the contract and shall ensure that all tools, plant and equipment is kept in a safe condition and properly guarded and maintained in order to present no danger to either the Service Provider's employees or any member of the public. The Service Provider shall provide all its employees with all necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) safety clothing and equipment and shall insure that all its employees use such during those times they are engaged under the contract. The Service provider will maintain the schedule between March and October (approximately) to provide participants 10 grass cuts, 3 hedge cuts (if applicable), 2 weedkills and edges being formed on 2 occasions. Note the capacity requirements for South Zone could be to undertake 40070 grass cuts, 12021 hedge cuts and 8014 weed kills per year. The number participating in the scheme was 4,007 in South Zone during *2016. *These figures are being provided as a guide only and are not guaranteed for the service provision in this procurement. Three (3) Service Providers were appointed on this Lot.. Service Providers were required to meet the Council's minimum requirements stated in the Contract Notice and achieve a minimum score of 60% against the Selection Criteria. Checks were made for each appointed Service Provider against the Mandatory and Discretionary exclusion criteria per Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Optional 12 month extension

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB274815 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2017 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Around 30 months after the commencement of the Framework, or 42 months if the extension is exercised. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,280,000 |
| Lots value | £3,280,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | MOTHERWELL |
| Post town | Motherwell |
| Postcode | ML1 1AB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM34 North Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | North Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig |
| Westminster constituency | Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke |
| Delivery location | UKM36 North Lanarkshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71421000 - Landscape gardening services

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2017 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB274815
- 14 Nov 2016 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV263842

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV263842&idx=5
  23rd November 2016 - 05 Framework Agreement
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV263842&idx=11
  23rd November 2016 - 05 Framework Agreement - updated 23.11.2016 with Schedule 6 management information requirements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV263842&idx=8
  18th November 2016 - ESPD Response Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV263842&idx=10
  18th November 2016 - ESPD Response Document, ESSENTIAL BIDDER RESPONSE DOCUMENT. Page 6 now updated with OJEU number
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV263842&idx=7
  18th November 2016 - incumbent Service Provider TUPE information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV263842&idx=9
  18th November 2016 - incumbent Service Provider TUPE information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV263842&idx=6
  16th November 2016 - 06 Call off Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV263842&idx=4
  16th November 2016 - 04 Contract Notice Addendum - essential information for bidders
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV263842&idx=2
  16th November 2016 - 02 Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV263842&idx=1
  16th November 2016 - 01 ITT Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV263842
  Garden Assistance Scheme 2017-2020 - The Garden Assistance Scheme is a service for a range of participants within North Lanarkshire who are unable to maintain their gardens due to age or infirmity. The service will include 10 grass cuts, 3 hedge cuts, 2 weedkills & edges being reformed twice per year. The Council intend to establish a framework agreement with two (2) Lots; Lot 1 to cover the North Zone, and Lot 2 to cover South Zone. There is opportunity to appoint up to three (3) Service Providers on each Lot. We intend to operate our Framework through Direct Award and Mini-Competition. Lot 1 North - Estimated 4366 participants, which require Service Provider capacity to undertake 43660 grass cuts, 13098 hedge cuts and 8732 weed kills per year. Lot 2 South - Estimated 4007 participants, which require Service Provider capacity to undertake 40070 grass cuts, 12021 hedge cuts and 8014 weed kills per year. These figures are being provided as a guide only and are not guaranteed for the service provision in this procurement.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB274815
  Garden Assistance Scheme 2017-2020 - The Garden Assistance Scheme is a service for a range of participants within North Lanarkshire who are unable to maintain their gardens due to age or infirmity. The service will include 10 grass cuts, 3 hedge cuts, 2 weedkills & edges being reformed twice per year. The Council have established a framework agreement with two (2) Lots; Lot 1 to cover the North Zone, and Lot 2 to cover South Zone. Three (3) Service Providers appointed on each Lot. Lot 1 North - Estimated 4366 participants, which require Service Provider capacity to undertake 43660 grass cuts, 13098 hedge cuts and 8732 weed kills per year. Lot 2 South - Estimated 4007 participants, which require Service Provider capacity to undertake 40070 grass cuts, 12021 hedge cuts and 8014 weed kills per year. These figures are being provided as a guide only and are not guaranteed for the service provision in this procurement.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000454117
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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