Published date: 24 June 2019

This notice was replaced on 17 September 2019

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 17 September 2019)

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

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    • Horticultural services - 77300000

Location of contract

South West

Value of contract

£1,100,000

Procurement reference

NSOMS001-DN407482-47590905

Published date

24 June 2019

Closing date

22 July 2019

Contract start date

1 October 2019

Contract end date

30 September 2024

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes


Description

Planned project work and client team led maintenance tasks based around the improvement of North Somerset Council's Parks & Open Space, Public Realm and Highways Operation assets. Service provision to deliver opportunities for vocational skills training and rehabilitation to vulnerable people from a variety of local disadvantaged social groups within North Somerset. To provide opportunities for people ready to work with a route back into employment.
The contract will include
• The control of common weeds within highway and public realm areas of North Somerset
• Treatment of Injurious and Invasive weeds within selected areas of North Somerset
• Provision of opportunities for local people that are ready for work with a route into employment
• Creating a real work environment where the team will be expected to meet deadlines and provide productivity outcomes.
• Focus on operations such as painting, general repairs, furniture and signage installation and fabrication of bespoke street furniture.
• Client led grounds and habitat management maintenance tasks, including minor works.

The initial term of the contract will be five years (60 months) with the option for an extension or extensions of up to a further five years (60 months), giving a maximum contract duration of ten years (120 months). The estimated value given is for the maximum term of the contract (10 years/120 months). Further details and tender documents can be found at https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=0734d63d-9b92-e911-80f8-005056b64545&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21


About the buyer

Contact name

Geoff Wall

Address

Town Hall
Weston-super-Mare
BS23 1UJ
United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 1275884730

Email

geoff.wall@n-somerset.gov.uk

Website

https://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/