---
title: "Scottish Borders Housing Association Provision of Grounds Maintenance Service"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000519984"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH BORDERS HOUSING ASSOCIATION"
published: "2018-09-18"
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# Scottish Borders Housing Association Provision of Grounds Maintenance Service

Buyer: SCOTTISH BORDERS HOUSING ASSOCIATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000519984

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the Scottish Borders Housing Association's provision of a grounds maintenance service, covering 5,640 properties across the Scottish Borders in the United Kingdom. This contract has recently been awarded to idverde Ltd after a complete tender process that operated under an open procedure. The award, finalised on 2nd July 2018, is valued at £824,358. The procurement category falls under services within the housing and community amenities domain, with significant emphasis on quality and price as evaluation criteria.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for landscaping and maintenance service providers, particularly those with experience in the housing sector or community amenities. Businesses that can demonstrate relevant qualifications, such as BALI membership and ISO certifications, will be particularly well-positioned to compete. Furthermore, the potential for additional services like garden maintenance and tree works highlights opportunities for growth and diversification within this contract, appealing to both large and medium-sized enterprises looking to expand their operations in the public sector.

## Notice

Provision of grounds maintenance services on land owned by SBHA across the Scottish Borders.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of a grounds maintenance service for Scottish Borders Housing Association (SBHA) with 5,640 properties covering the Scottish Borders.

Options: Additional services not forming part of this contract could include garden maintenance and clearance of gardens of empty properties, tree works, redesign and planting of ornamental beds and lifting of all or some grass cuttings.

Renewal: At the discretion of SBHA the Contract may be extended on two occasions. Each extension period being of a maximum of twelve (12) months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP331664 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,750,000 |
| Lots value | £1,750,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £824,358 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH BORDERS HOUSING ASSOCIATION |
| Locality | SELKIRK |
| Post town | Galashiels |
| Postcode | TD7 5DT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM91 Scottish Borders |
| Local authority | Scottish Borders |
| Electoral ward | Selkirkshire |
| Westminster constituency | Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk |
| Delivery location | TLM91 Scottish Borders |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 18 Sep 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP331664
- 23 Nov 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV302151

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV302151&idx=13
  11th December 2017 - TUPE information - Password SBHATUPE
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV302151&idx=12
  7th December 2017 - Notes, slides, documents, questions and responses from Bidders Open Day 15/12/17
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV302151&idx=11
  7th December 2017 - Notes, slides, documents, questions and responses from Bidders Open Day 15/12/17
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV302151&idx=10
  6th December 2017 - Bidders Open Day - 5 December 2017 - notes, slides, documents, questions raised and responses
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV302151&idx=9
  4th December 2017 - SBHA Grounds Maintenance Contract Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV302151&idx=8
  26th November 2017 - Grounds Maintenance Response Document - section 4 - pricing schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV302151&idx=7
  26th November 2017 - Grounds Maintenance Response Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV302151&idx=6
  26th November 2017 - Grounds Maintenance Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV302151&idx=5
  26th November 2017 - Instructions to Tenderers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV302151&idx=4
  26th November 2017 - SBHA Grounds Maintenance ESPD with OJEU reference number
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV302151&idx=3
  26th November 2017 - ESPD (Scotland) Provision of Grounds Maintenance Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV302151&idx=1
  24th November 2017 - ESPD (Scotland) Provision of Grounds Maintenance Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV302151&idx=2
  24th November 2017 - SBHA Grounds Maintenance ESPD
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV302151
  Scottish Borders Housing Association Provision of Grounds Maintenance Service - Provision of grounds maintenance services on land owned by SBHA across the Scottish Borders.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP331664
  Scottish Borders Housing Association Provision of Grounds Maintenance Service - Provision of grounds maintenance services on land owned by SBHA across the Scottish Borders.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.sbha.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000519984

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