Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c75-db2b-7398-9a9e-c88801d05928/esph-cn-hastings-borough-council-grounds-maintenance-soft-market-test-esph4 closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # ESPH CN Hastings Borough Council - Grounds Maintenance - Soft Market Test (ESPH443) [Hastings Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/hastings-borough-council) Estimated value Not stated Published 10 May 2021 Deadline Closed 10 Jun 2021 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Hastings Borough Council and the East Sussex Procurement Hub wishes to obtain market feedback, in advance of procurement, on proposals for the development and operation of Grounds Maintenance Services. The Council's Grounds Maintenance Contract ends 31st October 2022 and we are informally looking to see what providers can offer with regards to these services prior to any tender process commencing. The Council and the East Sussex Procurement Hub are at an early stage in development of its proposals for the Grounds Maintenance Contract and seeks input from the market as to what might be the most potentially advantageous way of packaging and scoping any future procurement opportunity. This exercise will also provide an opportunity for the Council to obtain insight into how the market may approach the delivery of the services in question. It also gives useful early insight into the likely level of interest from that market. The scope of the service includes maintenance of Parks, Open Spaces, Sports and recreation grounds, Industrial sites, Playgrounds, Allotments, Cemetery and closed churchyards, Watercourses, Environmental areas, tubs and planters. Additional information: This Soft Market Test is to be available electronically on the SE Shared Services Procurement eSourcing portal. [sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing/opportunities](https://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing/opportunities) The SE Shared Services eSourcing portal provides a web-based tool that provides a simple, secure and efficient means for managing tendering and quotation activities reducing the time and effort required for both buyers and Potential Bidders. The portal allows for tender clarifications and submitting your bid electronically. In order to bid for this opportunity you will need to register your company on the SE Shared Services portal. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No Read full description ## CPV classification Grounds maintenance services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/86033335-2736-4505-8f0b-3408615363d1) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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