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CompetitiveContractNotice - GB-Leighton Buzzard: Greenfields Sheltered Housing Grounds Maintenance Contract
1. Title: GB-Leighton Buzzard: Greenfields Sheltered Housing Grounds Maintenance Contract
2. Awarding Authority:
Greenfields Sheltered Housing Grounds Maintenance Contract
Catalyst Housing Limited, Ealing Gateway, 26-30 Uxbridge Road, London,, W5 2AU, United Kingdom
Tel. 01582869220, Email: stephanie.turner@chg.org.uk, URL: https://www.chg.org.uk
Contact: Stephanie Turner, Attn: Stephanie Turner
3. Contract Type: Services
Sub Type: Maintenance and repair services.

4. Description: Landscape gardening services. 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.
5. CPV Codes:
71421000 - Landscape gardening services.

6. NUTS Codes :
UKH2 - Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire

7. Main Site or Location of Works, Main Place of Delivery or Main Place of Performance: Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire,
8. Reference Attributed by the Awarding Authority:
9. Awarded to:

Aspire Community Works Community Interest Company
10 Minerva Street, London, E2 9EH, United Kingdom
Tel. 020 7033 4433, Email: Katharine.sutton@aspirecommunityworks.com
Attn: Katharine Sutton
Value Cost: 31,233.41
Is Awardee likely to subcontract?: No Awarded to SME?: Yes
10. Date of Contract Award: 03/11/2020
11. Number of Tenders Received: 14
12. Other Information:
Other Information: 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.
To view this notice, please click here:
https://catalyst.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=558297638
TKR-202116-PRO-17600370
Suitable for VCO: Yes
Procedure Type:OPEN
Period of Work Start date: 04/01/2021
Period of Work End date: 03/01/2024