Official UK procurement notice
First Federation Trust Grounds Maintenance Services
Authority: First Federation Trust (Public body)
What is being bought3 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionThe proposed contract will be for the outsourced provision of Grounds Maintenance Services to the Trust.
The successful Bidder shall establish effective management and operational level communication systems at all levels regarding the grounds maintenance service with the Trust. In addition, the Bidder will also be responsible for all legal, and health and safety requirements in delivering the services.
The Contract will include the purchase of equipment to support the delivery of the grounds maintenance service
CPV: Grounds maintenance services
Lots and requirements (3)Procurement structure
3 lots · no lot values published · a supplier may bid for at most 3 and win at most 3 of them · same evaluation weights on every lotLot #1DevonAwarded
The Contractor will be responsible for the provision of skilled horticultural craftsmen to undertake the services of grass cutting, hedge maintenance, leaf and litter control, pruning, weed control, tree survey, sport pitch maintenance and associated works.
As a result of this tender process, the Trust intends to appoint the successful Bidder as a Contractor to provide a high-quality service, whilst delivering value for money for schools, parents and pupils using the Services
Tasks specified to be carried out on a regular basis, must be suitably spaced out over the period and must meet with the approval of the Site Manager at each location. The scheduling of these tasks must be available for inspection and the Contractor shall make any reasonable adjustments as deemed necessary by the Site Manager.
The Contractor is to avoid soil, grass cuttings or moss from grassed or soil areas being carried onto buildings, paths and roads. Where this has occurred, the area should be cleaned and materials removed immediately.
All pruning, hedge cuttings and arisings shall be removed from the premises by the Contractor and disposed of in a proper manner at the Contractor's expense. No burning on any premises of any material is permitted.
The Contractor will be responsible for reinstating any areas damaged by herbicide drift, including damage to any plants or turf. Such damage will be reinstated within five days of the Contractor receiving the Site Manager’s instruction and any labour or materials required will be provided by the Contractor at his own expense.
The Contractor’s representative is to report to Site Manager on arrival on every visit prior to commencing any works. A report is required to be completed for every day of attendance detailing the tasks undertaken and handed to Site Manager for signature. Failure to provide this report will count as non-attendance.
The Contractor will monitor and review the performance of the services on an ongoing basis and is required to meet formally once every term with the Site Manager and to discuss delivery of services and to plan the following terms schedule of work.
Lot #2PlymouthAwarded
The Contractor will be responsible for the provision of skilled horticultural craftsmen to undertake the services of grass cutting, hedge maintenance, leaf and litter control, pruning, weed control, tree survey, sport pitch maintenance and associated works.
As a result of this tender process, the Trust intends to appoint the successful Bidder as a Contractor to provide a high-quality service, whilst delivering value for money for schools, parents and pupils using the Services.
Tasks specified to be carried out on a regular basis, must be suitably spaced out over the period and must meet with the approval of the Site Manager at each location. The scheduling of these tasks must be available for inspection and the Contractor shall make any reasonable adjustments as deemed necessary by the Site Manager.
The Contractor is to avoid soil, grass cuttings or moss from grassed or soil areas being carried onto buildings, paths and roads. Where this has occurred, the area should be cleaned and materials removed immediately.
All pruning, hedge cuttings and arisings shall be removed from the premises by the Contractor and disposed of in a proper manner at the Contractor's expense. No burning on any premises of any material is permitted.
The Contractor will be responsible for reinstating any areas damaged by herbicide drift, including damage to any plants or turf. Such damage will be reinstated within five days of the Contractor receiving the Site Manager’s instruction and any labour or materials required will be provided by the Contractor at his own expense.
The Contractor’s representative is to report to Site Manager on arrival on every visit prior to commencing any works. A report is required to be completed for every day of attendance detailing the tasks undertaken and handed to Site Manager for signature. Failure to provide this report will count as non-attendance.
The Contractor will monitor and review the performance of the services on an ongoing basis and is required to meet formally once every term with the Site Manager and to discuss delivery of services and to plan the following terms schedule of work.
Lot #3DorsetAwarded
The Contractor will be responsible for the provision of skilled horticultural craftsmen to undertake the services of grass cutting, hedge maintenance, leaf and litter control, pruning, weed control, tree survey, sport pitch maintenance and associated works.
As a result of this tender process, the Trust intends to appoint the successful Bidder as a Contractor to provide a high-quality service, whilst delivering value for money for schools, parents and pupils using the Services.
Tasks specified to be carried out on a regular basis, must be suitably spaced out over the period and must meet with the approval of the Site Manager at each location. The scheduling of these tasks must be available for inspection and the Contractor shall make any reasonable adjustments as deemed necessary by the Site Manager.
The Contractor is to avoid soil, grass cuttings or moss from grassed or soil areas being carried onto buildings, paths and roads. Where this has occurred, the area should be cleaned and materials removed immediately.
All pruning, hedge cuttings and arisings shall be removed from the premises by the Contractor and disposed of in a proper manner at the Contractor's expense. No burning on any premises of any material is permitted.
The Contractor will be responsible for reinstating any areas damaged by herbicide drift, including damage to any plants or turf. Such damage will be reinstated within five days of the Contractor receiving the Site Manager’s instruction and any labour or materials required will be provided by the Contractor at his own expense.
The Contractor’s representative is to report to Site Manager on arrival on every visit prior to commencing any works. A report is required to be completed for every day of attendance detailing the tasks undertaken and handed to Site Manager for signature. Failure to provide this report will count as non-attendance.
The Contractor will monitor and review the performance of the services on an ongoing basis and is required to meet formally once every term with the Site Manager and to discuss delivery of services and to plan the following terms schedule of work.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published sub-criteria (3)
- Quality: 30
- Price: 70
- price: 70
Published award criteria (3)
- Price: 70
- Quality: 30
- Price: 70
- Price carries 140 of 170 points: a 10% discount moves about 14 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- No (one-off requirement)
- First published
- 3 Nov 2023, 08:46 GMT
- Last source update
- 24 Apr 2024, 11:28 BST
- Award evaluation window
- 21 Dec 2023 – …
- FTS notice number
2024/S 000-013270- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-041173Find a Tender
Publisher note: (MT Ref:231345)
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 21 Dec 2023, 12:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bids opened
- 21 Dec 2023, 12:00 GMT
Timeline
21 Dec 2023 → 24 Apr 2024 · 4 dates- Submission deadline21 Dec 2023, 12:00 GMT
- Bids opened21 Dec 2023, 12:00 GMT
- Bids must remain valid until15 Mar 2024, 23:59 GMT
- Notice published24 Apr 2024, 11:28 BST
Notice history
1 event · 3 releases on Find a Tender- Status changed to complete24 Apr 2024, 11:28 BST
Published amendments (1)
Further information about Question 1 Question: - Chudleigh School- Recycling of all organic matter, please provide more detail on the work required and frequencies? Answer: This is being checked. Question: - Colyton School – Pond maintenance, please provide more detail on what level on maintenance is expected? Answer: The school have confirmed this is no longer required, the spec will be updated a…
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 · Devon1 award | |||
| COUNTRYWIDE GROUNDS MAINTENANCE LIMITEDSME | £57,116 † | — | Awarded |
| Lot 2 · Plymouth1 award | |||
| Arborcure LtdSME | £13,618 † | — | Awarded |
| Lot 3 · Dorset1 award | |||
| COUNTRYWIDE GROUNDS MAINTENANCE LIMITEDSME | £4,220 † | — | Awarded |
Contracts
Devon · COUNTRYWIDE GROUNDS MAINTENANCE LIMITEDSME
- Signed
- 1 Apr 2024
- Value
- £57,116
- Status
- active
Plymouth · Arborcure LtdSME
- Signed
- 1 Apr 2024
- Value
- £13,618
- Status
- active
Dorset · COUNTRYWIDE GROUNDS MAINTENANCE LIMITEDSME
- Signed
- 1 Apr 2024
- Value
- £4,220
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Devon | 4bids · 4 electronic · 4 from abroad | 1 | — | — |
| 2 · Plymouth | 2bids · 2 electronic · 2 from abroad | 1 | — | — |
| 3 · Dorset | 3bids · 3 electronic · 3 from abroad | 2 | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- Public Procurement Review ServiceReview body
Bidders & participating suppliers
2 commercial parties on the notice- Arborcure LimitedAwarded supplier
- Countrywide Grounds Maintenance LtdAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications (2)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Economic and financial selection criteria
- Technical selection criteria