--- title: "Grounds Maintenance Services Framework" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000618569" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000618569" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000618569.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000618569.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "RIVER CLYDE HOMES" published: "2020-03-18" --- # Grounds Maintenance Services Framework Buyer: RIVER CLYDE HOMES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000618569 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000618569) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000618569.json) ## Summary Home Fix Scotland, acting on behalf of River Clyde Homes, has issued a tender for a 'Grounds Maintenance Services Framework' located in Greenock. This procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 10 April 2020. The contract aims to appoint three qualified contractors to assist with maintenance of River Clyde Homes' housing stock, encompassing essential services such as grass cutting, hedge trimming, and removal of debris. The procurement process follows an open procedure designed for the selection of service providers capable of fulfilling the requirements outlined in the invitation. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance and landscaping services, especially those with the capability to mobilise quickly and provide adequate staffing resources. Companies with a strong track record in similar service delivery, particularly those holding the necessary insurance coverage and having robust health and safety policies, are well-suited to compete. Additionally, businesses that prioritise community engagement and can demonstrate tangible benefits to the Inverclyde area may enhance their chances of success in the bidding process. ## Notice Home Fix Scotland are seeking to appoint three highly competent and experienced contractors to become a party to a 'Grounds Maintenance' framework. The purpose of this framework is to assist Home Fix Scotland in the delivery of specific repairs to the River Clyde Homes housing stock. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Home Fix Scotland are seeking to appoint three highly competent and experienced contractors to become a party to a 'Grounds Maintenance' framework. The purpose of this framework is to assist Home Fix Scotland in the delivery of Grounds Maintenance Services to the River Clyde Homes housing stock. River Clyde Homes is a 'not for profit' affordable housing provider that owns and manages over 5,800 homes and provides factoring services to a further 2,200 homes in the Inverclyde area. Works generated from the framework will only arise when HFS's own internal staff, due to operational requirements, require assistance. The Groundsmen may be required at very short notice, and the successful bidders should have an adequate resource of staff to ensure they can meet HFS's requirement. The scope of the works shall comprise the following: - The maintenance of grassed areas, hedges, shrub beds, and hard landscape areas; - The planting, establishment and maintenance of shrub beds, hedges and bulbs at the appropriate times; - The removal and disposal of rubbish, rubble, leaves and any other material considered detrimental to the appearance of the Customer's site(s); - The removal of snow and gritting of walkways and carparks; The successful company will supply their own equipment, plant and materials as required to undertake the works.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016. Renewal: The contract will run for an initial 2-year duration. HFS may wish to extend any resultant agreement for up to a further two, 12-month periods, subject to the agreement of the successful bidder. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR383966 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract 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 | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Mar 2020 | | Submission deadline | 10 Apr 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | March 2024 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | 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 | RIVER CLYDE HOMES | | Locality | GREENOCK | | Post town | Paisley | | Postcode | PA15 4JT | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | | Local authority | Inverclyde | | Electoral ward | Inverclyde North | | Westminster constituency | Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West | | Delivery location | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services - 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services ## Release History - 18 Mar 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR383966 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR383966&idx=1 18th March 2020 - HFS005 - Grounds Maintenance Framework Invitation to Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR383966&idx=2 18th March 2020 - HFS005 - Appendix A - ESPD - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR383966&idx=3 18th March 2020 - HFS005 - Appendix B - Tender Response Document - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR383966&idx=4 18th March 2020 - HFS005 - Appendix C - Pricing Schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR383966&idx=5 18th March 2020 - HFS005 - Appendix D - Contract Ts & Cs - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR383966&idx=6 18th March 2020 - HFS005 - Appendix E - Certification - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR383966 Grounds Maintenance Services Framework - Home Fix Scotland are seeking to appoint three highly competent and experienced contractors to become a party to a 'Grounds Maintenance' framework. The purpose of this framework is to assist Home Fix Scotland in the delivery of specific repairs to the River Clyde Homes housing stock. ## Notice URLs - http://riverclydehomes.org.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000618569 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=618569 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000618569. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000618569.json.