Published date: 6 November 2023
Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.
Contract summary
Industry
Grounds maintenance services - 77314000
Location of contract
England
Value of contract
£9,255,623
Procurement reference
Longhurst001-DN695145-62934132
Published date
6 November 2023
Closing date
6 December 2023
Closing time
5pm
Contract start date
1 April 2024
Contract end date
31 March 2027
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Restricted procedure
A two-stage procedure, where the first stage is used to select suppliers, who are then invited to bid in the second stage.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
Longhurst Group invites tenders from suitably experienced organisations who can demonstrate knowledge, skill and innovation in delivering Grounds Maintenance Services to our general needs, leasehold, care and support and office stock. The services are in relation to Longhurst Group's current and future properties. Services will be delivered under a TPC 2005 (as amended) for a maximum of 5 years: which will run for an initial period of 3 years with the option to extend by up to a further 2 years. Customer care excellence and high customer satisfaction is at the heart of our Grounds Maintenance service. The successful implementation of ICT is one of the key drivers for the successful delivery of the Grounds Maintenance Service with the continued development of systems through the life of the contract.
Our requirement is split into geographical Lots as detailed below;
Lot 1 - East Region
Lot 2 - West Region
Lot 3 - South Region
TUPE is applicable to this tender and there is likely to be employees transferring from existing service provider(s).
Organisations seeking to respond to this opportunity are required to complete and submit a Selection Questionnaire. Full details of this opportunity and the requirements are within the procurement documents. Following evaluation of submitted Selection Questionnaires, Longhurst Group anticipates short listing a maximum of 5 service providers per Lot (15 in total) to be Invited to Submit their Tenders.
More information
About the buyer
Address
1 Crown Court
Crown Way
Rushden
NN10 6BS
England
procurement@longhurst-group.org.uk
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Closing: 6 December 2023, 5pm