Published date: 12 June 2020

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.


Closing: 22 July 2020

Contract summary

Industry

  • Landscape gardening services - 71421000

Location of contract

East of England

Value of contract

£50,000 to £100,000

Procurement reference

BIP485125837

Published date

12 June 2020

Closing date

22 July 2020

Contract start date

5 November 2020

Contract end date

5 November 2023

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

Catalyst Housing Group (CHG) is seeking a suitably experienced grounds maintenance contractor to tender for a 3 year contract for the Greenfields Sheltered Housing site situated at Greenfields, Theedway (off Billington Road), Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 9SP

At the end of the initial contract period, CHG may choose to extend the Contract for a further period of up-to 2 years in yearly intervals (3+1+1), according to the performance of the supplier/s during the initial Contract period, prevailing market conditions and our requirements. Any such extension shall be at the originally tendered prices.

Greenfields is a specialist housing development designed and built as a sheltered housing facility for mature adults aged 55 and over. The development is situated in the parish Leighton-Linslade, and offers 82 one and two bedroom apartments which offer independent living to its residents.

The grounds maintenance work will include grass cutting and edging, weeding control; management of shrubs including seasonal pruning and dead-heading; pest and disease control; tree trimming; the maintenance of hard surfaces including parking bays, foot paths, bin store, cycle store; management of the salt bins including supply and replacement of salt (assume 100 litre bins), and removal of litter from landscaping area etc. Detail requirements are set out in section 3 of the ITT. CHG reserve the right to add additional geographical site(s) within the contract period.

More information

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Additional text

The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.. For more information about the opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing Portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=485125837 or login to Delta Tender via www.deltaesourcing.com and Delta Access Code: D59V6X6H96 . The contract is for 3 years with the possibility of a 2 year (1+1) extension based on performance.

CHL reserve the right to vary the Employer's Requirements /Specification and /or add additional geographical sites, taking into account value for money, during the Contract period.

About the buyer

Contact name

Stephanie Turner

Address

Catalyst Housing Limited
Ealing Gateway
London,
W5 2AU
UK

Telephone

01582869220

Email

stephanie.turner@chg.org.uk