What is being bought7 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

The Guinness Partnership Limited (TGP) and all of its subsidies are seeking to establish a

framework of suppliers to provide Pest Control Services to TGP, other companies in the TGP

Group and other third party framework users.

The primary aim of the service is the eradication and prevention of pests, both in communal

areas and within resident properties. In the main, the services will be on an ad hoc basis as

required, however in some areas a scheduled service on a monthly basis as a minimum may

be required.

The framework term will be for four years and is to be divided into seven geographical lots.

CPV: Pest-control services

How this framework works

From the published notice

Bids received: 5 bids on the busiest of 7 lots · 4 suppliers appointed

Lots and requirements (7)Procurement structure

7 lots · no lot values published · win at most 3 of them · same evaluation weights on every lot

Lot #1Pest Control - Greater ManchesterAwarded North West

The requirements comprise all pest control related services to Guinness properties within

Greater Manchester. There are currently a total of 386 Guinness schemes with 12,428

properties.

No guarantee is given on the volume of services that may be required during any resulting

call off contract by Guinness and no guarantee is given on the volume of work generated by

Other Users of the framework.

Delivery: North West

Extensions: The contract will be managed through Key Performance Indicators. In the event of a supplier performance failure resulting in the termination of a framework agreement or Call-off Contract, a supplier in another lot may have its framework agreement scope extended to include the lot in which the failure occurred without re-opening competition. This may be transferred wholly into another lot or divided amongst the other lots depending on supplier capacity, price and performance. Should a supplier become insolvent during the term of the framework, Guinness reserve the right to transfer the scope of that lot to a supplier in another lot without re-opening competition. In year four of the framework agreement, Guinness and any other Other User may enter into a call off contract for up to a further two years.Second stage: up to 5 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed

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Lot #2Pest Control - North WestAwarded North West, West Midlands

The requirements comprise all pest control related services to Guinness properties within

the North West (excluding Greater Manchester). There are currently a total of 166 Guinness

schemes with 8,255 properties.

No guarantee is given on the volume of services that may be required during any resulting

call off contract by Guinness and no guarantee is given on the volume of work generated by

Other Users of the framework.

Delivery: North West, West Midlands

Extensions: The contract will be managed through Key Performance Indicators. In the event of a supplier performance failure resulting in the termination of a framework agreement or Call-off Contract, a supplier in another lot may have its framework agreement scope extended to include the lot in which the failure occurred without re-opening competition. This may be transferred wholly into another lot or divided amongst the other lots depending on supplier capacity, price and performance. Should a supplier become insolvent during the term of the framework, Guinness reserve the right to transfer the scope of that lot to a supplier in another lot without re-opening competition. In year four of the framework agreement, Guinness and any other Other User may enter into a call off contract for up to a further two years.Second stage: up to 5 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed

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Lot #3Pest Control - Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire & DerbyshireAwarded Yorkshire & Humber, East Midlands

The requirements comprise all pest control related services to Guinness properties within

Yorkshire, Nottingham and Lincolnshire. There are currently a total of 455 Guinness

schemes with 10,880 properties.

No guarantee is given on the volume of services that may be required during any resulting

call off contract by Guinness and no guarantee is given on the volume of work generated by

Other Users of the framework.

Delivery: Yorkshire & Humber, East Midlands

Extensions: The contract will be managed through Key Performance Indicators. In the event of a supplier performance failure resulting in the termination of a framework agreement or Call-off Contract, a supplier in another lot may have its framework agreement scope extended to include the lot in which the failure occurred without re-opening competition. This may be transferred wholly into another lot or divided amongst the other lots depending on supplier capacity, price and performance. Should a supplier become insolvent during the term of the framework, Guinness reserve the right to transfer the scope of that lot to a supplier in another lot without re-opening competition. In year four of the framework agreement, Guinness and any other Other User may enter into a call off contract for up to a further two years.Second stage: up to 5 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed

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Lot #4Pest Control - Home CountiesAwarded East of England, South East

The requirements comprise all pest control related services to Guinness properties within

the Home Counties. There are currently a total of 259 Guinness schemes with 9,006

properties.

No guarantee is given on the volume of services that may be required during any resulting

call off contract by Guinness and no guarantee is given on the volume of work generated by

Other Users of the framework.

Delivery: East of England, South East

Extensions: The contract will be managed through Key Performance Indicators. In the event of a supplier performance failure resulting in the termination of a framework agreement or Call-off Contract, a supplier in another lot may have its framework agreement scope extended to include the lot in which the failure occurred without re-opening competition. This may be transferred wholly into another lot or divided amongst the other lots depending on supplier capacity, price and performance. Should a supplier become insolvent during the term of the framework, Guinness reserve the right to transfer the scope of that lot to a supplier in another lot without re-opening competition. In year four of the framework agreement, Guinness and any other Other User may enter into a call off contract for up to a further two years.Second stage: up to 5 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed

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Lot #5Pest Control - LondonAwarded London

The requirements comprise all pest control related services to Guinness properties within

London. There are currently a total of 176 Guinness schemes with 8,933 properties.

No guarantee is given on the volume of services that may be required during any resulting

call off contract by Guinness and no guarantee is given on the volume of work generated by

Other Users of the framework.

Delivery: London

Extensions: The contract will be managed through Key Performance Indicators. In the event of a supplier performance failure resulting in the termination of a framework agreement or Call-off Contract, a supplier in another lot may have its framework agreement scope extended to include the lot in which the failure occurred without re-opening competition. This may be transferred wholly into another lot or divided amongst the other lots depending on supplier capacity, price and performance. Should a supplier become insolvent during the term of the framework, Guinness reserve the right to transfer the scope of that lot to a supplier in another lot without re-opening competition. In year four of the framework agreement, Guinness and any other Other User may enter into a call off contract for up to a further two years.Second stage: up to 5 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed

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Lot #6Pest Control - Southeast and South CoastAwarded East of England, South East

The requirements comprise all pest control related services to Guinness properties within

the Southeast and South Coast. There are currently a total of 327 Guinness schemes with

8,909 properties.

No guarantee is given on the volume of services that may be required during any resulting

call off contract by Guinness and no guarantee is given on the volume of work generated by

Other Users of the framework.

Delivery: East of England, South East

Extensions: The contract will be managed through Key Performance Indicators. In the event of a supplier performance failure resulting in the termination of a framework agreement or Call-off Contract, a supplier in another lot may have its framework agreement scope extended to include the lot in which the failure occurred without re-opening competition. This may be transferred wholly into another lot or divided amongst the other lots depending on supplier capacity, price and performance. Should a supplier become insolvent during the term of the framework, Guinness reserve the right to transfer the scope of that lot to a supplier in another lot without re-opening competition. In year four of the framework agreement, Guinness and any other Other User may enter into a call off contract for up to a further two years.Second stage: up to 5 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed

90922000 Pest-control services

Lot #7Pest Control - SouthwestAwarded West Midlands, South West

The requirements comprise all pest control related services to Guinness properties within

the Southwest. There are currently a total of 449 Guinness schemes with 11,007 properties.

No guarantee is given on the volume of services that may be required during any resulting

call off contract by Guinness and no guarantee is given on the volume of work generated by

Other Users of the framework.

Delivery: West Midlands, South West

Extensions: The contract will be managed through Key Performance Indicators. In the event of a supplier performance failure resulting in the termination of a framework agreement or Call-off Contract, a supplier in another lot may have its framework agreement scope extended to include the lot in which the failure occurred without re-opening competition. This may be transferred wholly into another lot or divided amongst the other lots depending on supplier capacity, price and performance. Should a supplier become insolvent during the term of the framework, Guinness reserve the right to transfer the scope of that lot to a supplier in another lot without re-opening competition. In year four of the framework agreement, Guinness and any other Other User may enter into a call off contract for up to a further two years.Second stage: up to 5 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed

90922000 Pest-control services

What it takes to win
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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 more

How bids were scored · same split on all 7 lots

Quality: 60%Price: 40%

Published sub-criteria (7)

Account Management: 10%
Investigation, Treatment and Reporting: 12%
Service Delivery: 12%
Customer Service: 10%
Partnership working: 6%
Scored meeting: 10%
price: 40%

Published award criteria (7)

Account Management: 10
Investigation, Treatment and Reporting: 12
Service Delivery: 12
Customer Service: 10
Partnership working: 6
Scored meeting: 10
Price: 40

Conditions of participation1

Suitability
The supplier must be affiliated to either of the two Pest Control Associations, (BPCA / NPTA) or equivalent. The successful supplier(s) will be required on an annual basis to provide and / or update technician certification to demonstrate each of the technician’s qualifications and aptitudes in the Pest Control techniques and processes.

Staff: Names and qualifications of delivery staff must be submitted

What this means for your bid

Price carries 40 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 4 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
“Pest Control Services” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.

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: Restricted 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: Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement: Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type: Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered: Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement: No (one-off requirement)
First published: 8 Jan 2024, 15:48 GMT
Last source update: 5 Jul 2024, 13:25 BST
Authority reference: DN656464
FTS notice number: 2024/S 000-020603
Classification (CPV): Pest-control services
Delivery area: North West (UKD1)Yorkshire & Humber (UKE)East Midlands (UKF)West Midlands (UKG1)East of England (UKH1)
Official registry OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-042b76 Find a Tender

Contract terms

Performance terms: This contract will be managed by Key Performance Indicators. If there are performance issues, Guinness in its discretion, may formally place the service provider on a performance management plan in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract. The performance management plan will set out clear actions and outcomes. If these are not met within timeframes set out in the performance management plan, then Guinness may trigger the exit clauses set out in the contract terms and conditions. In the event of a service provider failure, a service provider in another lot may have its contract scope extended to include the lot in which the failure occurred without re-opening competition. This may be transferred wholly into another lot or divided amongst the other lots depending on service provider capacity, price and performance.
Should a supplier become insolvent during the term of the framework, Guinness reserve the right to transfer the scope of that lot to a supplier in another lot without re-opening competition.

Publisher note: This framework is being procured by the Guinness Partnership Ltd., a registered Charitable Community Benefit Society registered number 031693R, whose registered office is at 30 Brock Street, Regent's Place, London, NW1 3FG (“Guinness”). This framework is being procured by Guinness for and on behalf of the following entities (“Other Users”) who will all be entitled to conclude contracts based on this framework agreement: • Any and all subsidiaries and entities within Guinness’ group of societies and companies (“the Guinness Group”), including but not limited to: o The Guinness Partnership Ltd. (Company No: IP031693R) o City Response Ltd., Trading As Guinness Property (Company No: 04471280) o Guinness Care and Support Ltd. (Company No: IP30337R) o Guinness Developments Limited (Company No: 04175094) o The Guinness Housing Association Limited (Company No: IP17017R) o Guinness Homes Limited (Company No: 05710006) o Guinness Platform Limited (Company No: 06411652) o Hallco 1397 Limited, Registration (Company No: 05998281); and o Any existing and future entities which are contracting authorities within the Group; • Social housing providers in the UK (both those that are in existence now and those that may be in existence in the future) – ‘Social Housing Provider’ for this purpose means any provider of social housing and includes, without limitation, registered providers which are listed on the regulator of social housing website and ALMOs and local authorities with retained social housing; and • Any wholly owned subsidiaries of any of the above organisations which are contracting authorities. Other Users (save for those within The Guinness Group) must enter into a Joining Agreement with Guinness before they conclude contracts under the framework agreement. Potential tenderers should note that Guinness does not guarantee any specific volume of work under this framework arrangement either from itself or Other Users. Guinness reserves the right to abandon this procurement at any time. Guinness shall not, under any circumstances, be responsible for bidders tendering costs or any other costs or losses arising from such abandonment. For further information regarding this tender please review the documents attached to the tender opportunity, or contact Guinness’ Procurement Team via their tender portal. Free and unfettered access is available at https://procontract.due-north.com/.

How it was run

Official notice

Run through: ProContract (Due North) · Who buys & how to bid on ProContract

Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN

Access & registration note: Free · short registration with manual review; public opportunity list

Appointment period ends: 7 Feb 2024, 12:00 GMT
Submission channel: {"electronicSubmission"}
Accepted languages: en

Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

procontract.due-north.com/Advert ↗

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast

Suppliers appointed 4admitted to the panel · see the list ↓

Bids received 5busiest of 7 lots

Contracts signed 7latest 21 Jun 2024

7 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.

Contracts

Pest Control Services - Greater Manchester
Signed
21 Jun 2024
Value
—
Status
active
Pest Control - North West
Signed
21 Jun 2024
Value
—
Status
active
Pest Control - Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire & Derbyshire
Signed
21 Jun 2024
Value
—
Status
active
Pest Control - Home Counties
Signed
21 Jun 2024
Value
—
Status
active
Pest Control - London
Signed
21 Jun 2024
Value
—
Status
active
Pest Control - South East & South Coast
Signed
21 Jun 2024
Value
—
Status
active
Pest Control - South West
Signed
21 Jun 2024
Value
—
Status
active

Bid statistics published by the authority

Lot	Bids	SME	VCSE	Valid bid range
1 · Pest Control - Greater Manchester	5bids	—	—	£1 – £470,400
2 · Pest Control - North West	3bids	—	—	£1 – £313,600
3 · Pest Control - Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire & Derbyshire	5bids	—	—	£1 – £182,400
4 · Pest Control - Home Counties	5bids	—	—	£1 – £121,600
5 · Pest Control - London	5bids	—	—	£1 – £601,600
6 · Pest Control - Southeast and South Coast	4bids	—	—	£1 – £902,400
7 · Pest Control - Southwest	4bids	—	—	£1 – £448,000
Whole notice	—	—	—	£1 – £3,040,000

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

The Guinness Partnership Ltd

Contracting authorityPublic bodyBody governed by public lawHousing and community amenities Bower House, 1 Stable Street, Oldham, North East, OL9 7LHContact name, email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

Public Procurement Review Service, Cabinet OfficeReview body LondonContact email
The High Court of England and WalesReview body London

Framework contractors & participating bidders

4 commercial parties on the notice

AGS One GroupFramework contractor Brighton, South East
Contego Environmental Services LimitedFramework contractor Newton Aycliffe, North East
John O'Conner (Grounds Maintenance) LimitedFramework contractor Welwyn, East of England
Rentokil Initial UK LtdFramework contractor Crawley, South East

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria
Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria

Pest Control Services · UK public procurement notice

What is being bought7 lots · detail below

How this framework works

Lots and requirements (7)Procurement structure

What it takes to win
i
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).

Procedure terms & legal framework

How it was run

Timeline

Notice history

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Framework contractors & participating bidders

Official documents & specifications (2)

What is being bought7 lots · detail below

How this framework works

Lots and requirements (7)Procurement structure

What it takes to winiHow 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).

Procedure terms & legal framework

How it was run

Timeline

Notice history

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Framework contractors & participating bidders

Official documents & specifications (2)

What it takes to win
i
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).