--- title: "Grounds Maintenance Services Framework" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000620935" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000620935" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000620935.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000620935.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "RIVER CLYDE HOMES" published: "2020-05-05" --- # Grounds Maintenance Services Framework Buyer: RIVER CLYDE HOMES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000620935 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000620935) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000620935.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being conducted by River Clyde Homes for the "Grounds Maintenance Services Framework," centred on delivering essential maintenance services for housing stock in the Inverclyde area. The tender is currently in the active stage, with an open procedure for submissions. The bid deadline is set for 19th May 2020, with the bidding process requiring electronic submission through the Public Contracts Scotland platform. This opportunity primarily falls under the services category, specifically within the housing and community amenities sector and is located in Greenock, UK. This tender presents significant opportunities for landscaping and grounds maintenance companies looking to expand their business within the public sector. Businesses with expertise in maintaining green spaces, providing landscaping services, and capable of deploying adequate staff on short notice would be well-placed to compete for this contract. Moreover, companies that can demonstrate a commitment to community benefits, such as local employment and sustainable practices, will have an advantage, as 5% of the tender score will be allocated to such initiatives. ## 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=MAY386145 | | 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 | 5 May 2020 | | Submission deadline | 19 May 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | May 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 - 5 May 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386145 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY386145&idx=6 14th May 2020 - Appendix E - Certification - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY386145&idx=1 5th May 2020 - HFS005 - Grounds Maintenance Framework Invitation to Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY386145&idx=2 5th May 2020 - HFS005 - Appendix A - ESPD - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY386145&idx=3 5th May 2020 - HFS005 - Appendix B - Tender Response Document - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY386145&idx=4 5th May 2020 - HFS005 - Appendix C - Pricing Schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY386145&idx=5 5th May 2020 - HSF005 - Appendix D - Contract T&Cs - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386145 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-r6ebe6-0000620935 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=620935 - 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-r6ebe6-0000620935. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000620935.json.