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title: "Provision of Garden Aid Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000717606"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL"
published: "2023-04-26"
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# Provision of Garden Aid Services

Buyer: THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000717606

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## Summary

The Highland Council has awarded the contract for the provision of Garden Aid Services. The contract, titled "Provision of Garden Aid Services," involved assisting Council tenants who are elderly or disabled in keeping their gardens tidy. The contract covers multiple locations including Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey, Lochaber, Mid and East Ross, and Caithness and Sutherland. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, and the contract has been successfully awarded with key details such as the buying organisation, title, locations, and service description provided.

This public procurement contract for Garden Aid Services offers opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the landscaping and gardening industry. Companies providing garden maintenance services, including grass cutting and garden assistance, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract covers various geographical areas, providing scope for businesses to expand their operations and potentially secure long-term relationships with the Council. With a clear focus on quality and price criteria, businesses with expertise in delivering high-quality services at competitive prices stand to benefit from participating in this contract opportunity.

## 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.. 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.. 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.. 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.. 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.. 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.. 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 | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR477203 |
| 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, 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 | 6 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | 3 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, Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR477203
- 19 Jan 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN468978

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN468978&idx=20
  6th March 2023 - Garden Aid Scheme 2023_Cutting List MS Excel Document.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN468978&idx=21
  6th March 2023 - Garden Aid Scheme 2023_Cutting List MS Excel Document.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN468978&idx=17
  6th March 2023 - Garden Aid Scheme 2023_Cutting List MS Excel Document.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN468978&idx=19
  21st February 2023 - SPD Supplier Guide
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN468978&idx=2
  21st February 2023 - Conditions of Contract
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN468978&idx=18
  21st February 2023 - Conditions of Contract
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN468978&idx=16
  20th February 2023 - Garden Aid Scheme 2023_Customer Care Code. MS Word Document.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN468978&idx=3
  14th February 2023 - Form of Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN468978&idx=15
  14th February 2023 - Amended Form of Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN468978&idx=9
  19th January 2023 - Schedule of Prices - Lot 3 - Lochaber
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN468978&idx=10
  19th January 2023 - Schedule of Prices - Lot 4 - Caithness and Sutherland
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN468978&idx=11
  19th January 2023 - Schedule of Prices - Lot 5 - Wester Ross and Skye
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN468978&idx=12
  19th January 2023 - Schedule of Prices - Lot 6 - Mid and East Ross
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN468978&idx=13
  19th January 2023 - Checklist for Enclosures
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN468978&idx=14
  19th January 2023 - List of Key Staff
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN468978&idx=4
  19th January 2023 - Certificate of Bona Fide Tendering
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN468978&idx=5
  19th January 2023 - Non Disclosure Items FOISA
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN468978&idx=6
  19th January 2023 - Technical Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN468978&idx=7
  19th January 2023 - Schedule of Prices - Lot 1 - Inverness and Inverness-shire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN468978&idx=8
  19th January 2023 - Schedule of Prices - Lot 2 - Nairn Badenoch Strathspey
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN468978&idx=1
  19th January 2023 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN468978
  Provision of Garden Aid Services - 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.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR477203
  Provision of Garden Aid Services - 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.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.highland.gov.uk/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000717606
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/inverness-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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