Planting and maintenance services of green areas

Tender description

NCHA sought contracts for the grounds maintenance of communal areas of general needs, market rent, leasehold and supported housing schemes in areas across the counties of Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire and Rutland. The grounds maintenance of communal areas typically includes grass cutting, pruning hedges, shrubs and borders, day to day minor tree works, weeding and spraying of hard landscaping and litter picking to ensure that all schemes are maintained to a high standard. The grounds maintenance services are let under 16 separate packages of work aligned to geographical areas. Contracts are let on the basis of an initial 3 year term with the option to extend for up to a further 3 years, delivering a maximum contract term of 6 years. The decision to extend beyond the 3 year initial term will be on a Contract Area Lot by Contract Area Lot basis and will be sanctioned at the sole discretion of the Contracting Authority. The Contracting Authority required an organisation to perform grounds maintenance services throughout the GNC Broxtowe region. The Grounds Maintenance works are likely to include, but not be limited to: — Grass cutting of communal lawns and verges (grass collection according to detailed scheme specifications); — Trimming of hedges and shrubs to agreed dimensions; — Minor tree works; — Removal of leaf fall; — Shrub beds, hard surfaced areas, paths to be maintained weed and self set sapling free; — Sweeping and weed removal of moss in car parks, paved areas, etc.; — A site litter pick on each scheme visit. In addition, the contractor is to report health and safety issues, damage to plants, trees and property and fly tipping whenever it is observed. The contractor is required to undertake their work in a courteous and respectful manner and liaise effectively with tenants and the Contracting Authority. The Contracting Authority required an organisation to perform grounds maintenance services throughout the GNC Derby North region. The Grounds Maintenance works are likely to include, but not be limited to: — Grass cutting of communal lawns and verges (grass collection according to detailed scheme specifications); — Trimming of hedges and shrubs to agreed dimensions; — Minor tree works; — Removal of leaf fall; — Shrub beds, hard surfaced areas, paths to be maintained weed and self set sapling free; — Sweeping and weed removal of moss in car parks, paved areas, etc.; — A site litter pick on each scheme visit. In addition, the contractor is to report health and safety issues, damage to plants, trees and property and fly tipping whenever it is observed. The contractor is required to undertake their work in a courteous and respectful manner and liaise effectively with tenants and the Contracting Authority. The Contracting Authority required an organisation to perform grounds maintenance services throughout the GNC Derby South region. The Grounds Maintenance works are likely to include, but not be limited to: — Grass cutting of communal lawns and verges (grass collection according to detailed scheme specifications); — Trimming of hedges and shrubs to agreed dimensions; — Minor tree works; — Removal of leaf fall; — Shrub beds, hard surfaced areas, paths to be maintained weed and self set sapling free; — Sweeping and weed removal of moss in car parks, paved areas, etc.; — A site litter pick on each scheme visit. In addition, the contractor is to report health and safety issues, damage to plants, trees and property and fly tipping whenever it is observed. The contractor is required to undertake their work in a courteous and respectful manner and liaise effectively with tenants and the Contracting Authority. The Contracting Authority required an organisation to perform grounds maintenance services throughout the GNC Nottingham North region. The Grounds Maintenance works are likely to include, but not be limited to: — Grass cutting of communal lawns and verges (grass collection according to detailed scheme specifications); — Trimming of hedges and shrubs to agreed dimensions; — Minor tree works; — Removal of leaf fall; — Shrub beds, hard surfaced areas, paths to be maintained weed and self set sapling free; — Sweeping and weed removal of moss in car parks, paved areas, etc.; — A site litter pick on each scheme visit. In addition, the contractor is to report health and safety issues, damage to plants, trees and property and fly tipping whenever it is observed. The contractor is required to undertake their work in a courteous and respectful manner and liaise effectively with tenants and the Contracting Authority. The Contracting Authority required an organisation to perform grounds maintenance services throughout the GNC Nottingham South region. The Grounds Maintenance works are likely to include, but not be limited to: — Grass cutting of communal lawns and verges (grass collection according to detailed scheme specifications); — Trimming of hedges and shrubs to agreed dimensions; — Minor tree works; — Removal of leaf fall; — Shrub beds, hard surfaced areas, paths to be maintained weed and self set sapling free; — Sweeping and weed removal of moss in car parks, paved areas, etc.; — A site litter pick on each scheme visit. In addition, the contractor is to report health and safety issues, damage to plants, trees and property and fly tipping whenever it is observed. The contractor is required to undertake their work in a courteous and respectful manner and liaise effectively with tenants and the Contracting Authority. The Contracting Authority required an organisation to perform grounds maintenance services throughout the GNN Grantham/Sleaford region. The Grounds Maintenance works are likely to include, but not be limited to: — Grass cutting of communal lawns and verges (grass collection according to detailed scheme specifications); — Trimming of hedges and shrubs to agreed dimensions; — Minor tree works; — Removal of leaf fall; — Shrub beds, hard surfaced areas, paths to be maintained weed and self set sapling free; — Sweeping and weed removal of moss in car parks, paved areas, etc.; — A site litter pick on each scheme visit. In addition, the contractor is to report health and safety issues, damage to plants, trees and property and fly tipping whenever it is observed. The contractor is required to undertake their work in a courteous and respectful manner and liaise effectively with tenants and the Contracting Authority. The Contracting Authority required an organisation to perform grounds maintenance services throughout the GNN Mansfield region. The Grounds Maintenance works are likely to include, but not be limited to: — Grass cutting of communal lawns and verges (grass collection according to detailed scheme specifications); — Trimming of hedges and shrubs to agreed dimensions; — Minor tree works; — Removal of leaf fall; — Shrub beds, hard surfaced areas, paths to be maintained weed and self set sapling free; — Sweeping and weed removal of moss in car parks, paved areas, etc.; — A site litter pick on each scheme visit. In addition, the contractor is to report health and safety issues, damage to plants, trees and property and fly tipping whenever it is observed. The contractor is required to undertake their work in a courteous and respectful manner and liaise effectively with tenants and the Contracting Authority. The Contracting Authority required an organisation to perform grounds maintenance services throughout the GNN Newark region. The Grounds Maintenance works are likely to include, but not be limited to: — Grass cutting of communal lawns and verges (grass collection according to detailed scheme specifications); — Trimming of hedges and shrubs to agreed dimensions; — Minor tree works; — Removal of leaf fall; — Shrub beds, hard surfaced areas, paths to be maintained weed and self set sapling free; — Sweeping and weed removal of moss in car parks, paved areas, etc.; — A site litter pick on each scheme visit. In addition, the contractor is to report health and safety issues, damage to plants, trees and property and fly tipping whenever it is observed. The contractor is required to undertake their work in a courteous and respectful manner and liaise effectively with tenants and the Contracting Authority. The Contracting Authority required an organisation to perform grounds maintenance services throughout the GNN Ollerton region. The Grounds Maintenance works are likely to include, but not be limited to: — Grass cutting of communal lawns and verges (grass collection according to detailed scheme specifications); — Trimming of hedges and shrubs to agreed dimensions; — Minor tree works; — Removal of leaf fall; — Shrub beds, hard surfaced areas, paths to be maintained weed and self set sapling free; — Sweeping and weed removal of moss in car parks, paved areas, etc.; — A site litter pick on each scheme visit. In addition, the contractor is to report health and safety issues, damage to plants, trees and property and fly tipping whenever it is observed. The contractor is required to undertake their work in a courteous and respectful manner and liaise effectively with tenants and the Contracting Authority. The Contracting Authority required an organisation to perform grounds maintenance services throughout the GNN Worksop region. The Grounds Maintenance works are likely to include, but not be limited to: — Grass cutting of communal lawns and verges (grass collection according to detailed scheme specifications); — Trimming of hedges and shrubs to agreed dimensions; — Minor tree works; — Removal of leaf fall; — Shrub beds, hard surfaced areas, paths to be maintained weed and self set sapling free; — Sweeping and weed removal of moss in car parks, paved areas, etc.; — A site litter pick on each scheme visit. In addition, the contractor is to report health and safety issues, damage to plants, trees and property and fly tipping whenever it is observed. The contractor is required to undertake their work in a courteous and respectful manner and liaise effectively with tenants and the Contracting Authority. The Contracting Authority required an organisation to perform grounds maintenance services throughout the GNS Eastern Rural region. The Grounds Maintenance works are likely to include, but not be limited to: — Grass cutting of communal lawns and verges (grass collection according to detailed scheme specifications); — Trimming of hedges and shrubs to agreed dimensions; — Minor tree works; — Removal of leaf fall; — Shrub beds, hard surfaced areas, paths to be maintained weed and self set sapling free; — Sweeping and weed removal of moss in car parks, paved areas, etc.; — A site litter pick on each scheme visit. In addition, the contractor is to report health and safety issues, damage to plants, trees and property and fly tipping whenever it is observed. The contractor is required to undertake their work in a courteous and respectful manner and liaise effectively with tenants and the Contracting Authority. The Contracting Authority required an organisation to perform grounds maintenance services throughout the GNS Leicester and Hinckley region. The Grounds Maintenance works are likely to include, but not be limited to: — Grass cutting of communal lawns and verges (grass collection according to detailed scheme specifications); — Trimming of hedges and shrubs to agreed dimensions; — Minor tree works; — Removal of leaf fall; — Shrub beds, hard surfaced areas, paths to be maintained weed and self set sapling free; — Sweeping and weed removal of moss in car parks, paved areas, etc.; — A site litter pick on each scheme visit. In addition, the contractor is to report health and safety issues, damage to plants, trees and property and fly tipping whenever it is observed. The contractor is required to undertake their work in a courteous and respectful manner and liaise effectively with tenants and the Contracting Authority. The Contracting Authority required an organisation to perform grounds maintenance services throughout the GNS Loughborough and North West Leicestershire region. The Grounds Maintenance works are likely to include, but not be limited to: — Grass cutting of communal lawns and verges (grass collection according to detailed scheme specifications); — Trimming of hedges and shrubs to agreed dimensions; — Minor tree works; — Removal of leaf fall; — Shrub beds, hard surfaced areas, paths to be maintained weed and self set sapling free; — Sweeping and weed removal of moss in car parks, paved areas, etc.; — A site litter pick on each scheme visit. In addition, the contractor is to report health and safety issues, damage to plants, trees and property and fly tipping whenever it is observed. The contractor is required to undertake their work in a courteous and respectful manner and liaise effectively with tenants and the Contracting Authority. The Contracting Authority required an organisation to perform grounds maintenance services throughout the GNS Melton Mowbray region. The Grounds Maintenance works are likely to include, but not be limited to: — Grass cutting of communal lawns and verges (grass collection according to detailed scheme specifications); — Trimming of hedges and shrubs to agreed dimensions; — Minor tree works; — Removal of leaf fall; — Shrub beds, hard surfaced areas, paths to be maintained weed and self set sapling free; — Sweeping and weed removal of moss in car parks, paved areas, etc.; — A site litter pick on each scheme visit. In addition, the contractor is to report health and safety issues, damage to plants, trees and property and fly tipping whenever it is observed. The contractor is required to undertake their work in a courteous and respectful manner and liaise effectively with tenants and the Contracting Authority. The Contracting Authority required an organisation to perform grounds maintenance services throughout the GNS Nottingham region. The Grounds Maintenance works are likely to include, but not be limited to: — Grass cutting of communal lawns and verges (grass collection according to detailed scheme specifications); — Trimming of hedges and shrubs to agreed dimensions; — Minor tree works; — Removal of leaf fall; — Shrub beds, hard surfaced areas, paths to be maintained weed and self set sapling free; — Sweeping and weed removal of moss in car parks, paved areas, etc.; — A site litter pick on each scheme visit. In addition, the contractor is to report health and safety issues, damage to plants, trees and property and fly tipping whenever it is observed. The contractor is required to undertake their work in a courteous and respectful manner and liaise effectively with tenants and the Contracting Authority. The Contracting Authority required an organisation to perform grounds maintenance services to its' CQC Registered Services establishments throughout the East Midlands. The Grounds Maintenance works are likely to include, but not be limited to: — Grass cutting of communal lawns and verges (grass collection according to detailed scheme specifications); — Trimming of hedges and shrubs to agreed dimensions; — Minor tree works; — Removal of leaf fall; — Shrub beds, hard surfaced areas, paths to be maintained weed and self set sapling free; — Sweeping and weed removal of moss in car parks, paved areas, etc.; — A site litter pick on each scheme visit. In addition, the contractor is to report health and safety issues, damage to plants, trees and property and fly tipping whenever it is observed. The contractor is required to undertake their work in a courteous and respectful manner and liaise effectively with tenants and the Contracting Authority.