LGSS Grounds Maintenance Framework

The Authorities wish to appoint a Single Provider Framework in 2 lots (with Potential Providers having the option to bid for one or both lots) to provide Grounds Maintenance and associated Services across a variety of properties within the geographical boundaries of Cambridgeshire (Lot 1) and Northamptonshire (Lot 2). It is expected that the framework will last for a period of 3 years, with the option of 1 further year's extension, and will take the form of a framework agreement, under which individual requirements within each lot will be specified and priced according to a schedule of rates agreed as a result of this tender process. It is difficult to predict the exact value of this contract as the Authorities' property portfolios are likely to vary over the contract term, but it is estimated that the total value will not be less £780,000 or greater than £1,200,000.This is calculated by taking the anticipated (but not guaranteed) annual spend of Cambridgeshire (£75,000 pa) and Northamptonshire (£120,000 pa), and allowing further spend within each lot from other bodies who may choose to access this framework. There is, however, no guarantee of any further body accessing this framework or of the totals provided above. Potential Providers should note that due to the austerity measures within Local Government and the Public Sector, the number of locations and Buildings serviced within all Property contracts is likely to fall rather than rise. All Authorities accessing this framework shall reserve the right to remove as well as add buildings to their individual contracts, as well as remove areas of buildings from the scope of the requirement. This Contract is open to all of LGSS including: i) partners and other organisations delegating services and or functions to LGSS (currently Cambridgeshire County Council, Northamptonshire County Council, Norwich City Council and Northampton Borough Council) who participate in LGSS' shared services venture; ii) existing and new customers of LGSS; iii) any city, district, borough or other local Authorities within the counties of any LGSS partner Authorities (currently Cambridgeshire County and Northamptonshire County); iv) any companies or organisations set up by participants in LGSS; v) any school, academy, university or other educational establishment within the counties of any LGSS partner Authorities (currently Cambridgeshire County and Northamptonshire County); vi) members of the local Authorities purchasing group, Central Buying Consortium (CBC).

Additional information: Instructions to Suppliers: All documents available on Due North e-tendering portal at: www.lgssprocurementportal.co.uk