Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Maidstone Borough Council
Maidstone House, Kings Street
Maidstone
ME15 6JQ
Contact
Miss Megan Hook
megan.hook@tunbridgewells.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1892554110
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKJ45 - Mid Kent
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
Housing and community amenities
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
MBC Gardening Contract for Temporary Accommodation and MPH communal spaces
Reference number
DN756359
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 77300000 - Horticultural services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) is looking to procure a gardening contract for both its temporary accommodation properties and the communal spaces for Maidstone Property Holdings Properties (MPH).
The gardens in temporary accommodation units are a mix of private residential and communal spaces with service requirements ranging from basic patio weeding to full-scale landscaping. These properties could have tenants in situ, and access may be required through the property if there is no rear access available. The Maidstone Property Holdings areas are largely communal spaces with the need for basic maintenance.
Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement
Tender release: 17th December 2024
Expression of Interest Deadline: 12:00pm 17th January 2025
Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm 24th January 2025
Evaluation: w/c 27th January – 7th February 2025
Appointment of contractor: w/c 10th February 2025
Contract Start Date: 1st March 2025
Tenderers interested in this tender must register and express their interest through the Kent Business Portal (registration is free). Once you have registered and expressed your interest, you will be able to view and respond to the documents. www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 77300000 - Horticultural services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ45 - Mid Kent
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) is looking to procure a gardening contract for both its temporary accommodation properties and the communal spaces for Maidstone Property Holdings Properties (MPH).
The gardens in temporary accommodation units are a mix of private residential and communal spaces with service requirements ranging from basic patio weeding to full-scale landscaping. These properties could have tenants in situ, and access may be required through the property if there is no rear access available. The Maidstone Property Holdings areas are largely communal spaces with the need for basic maintenance.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 30%
Cost criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70%
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £700,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
End date
28 February 2027
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Optional 3 year extension
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
24 January 2025
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
24 January 2025
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Maidstone Borough Council
Maidstone
Country
United Kingdom