HCC - 06/23 - Provision of Facilities for the Treatment of Various Materials from Recycling Centres in Hertfordshire
A Tender Notice
by HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
- Source
- Find a Tender
- Type
- Contract (Services)
- Duration
- 35.5 month
- Value
- £13M-£13M
- Sector
- ENVIRONMENT
- Published
- 15 Jun 2023
- Delivery
- To 03 Oct 2026 (est.)
- Deadline
- 18 Jul 2023 11:00
Concepts
Location
Hertfordshire:
1 buyer
- Hertfordshire County Council Hertford
Description
Hertfordshire County Council is currently out to procurement for the Provision of Facilities for the Treatment of Various Materials from Recycling Centres in Hertfordshire.Further information in regards to this opportunity can be found in II.2.4 and VI.3 below.
Lot Division
| 1 | Dry Recyclables Cardboard
Please refer to Schedule 1 of the Framework Agreement - Specification for full details of the Service by logging in to https://intendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home This procurement is an Open (one stage process). Organisations wishing to take part in this project are invited to ‘express interest’ which will give access to the full procurement documents in the e-tendering system.To be considered as a Bidder you must complete and submit a Bid by the deadline of 12:00 Noon on the 18th July 2023Please allow sufficient time to make your return, as Tender submissions cannot be uploaded and submitted after this return deadline.Any questions relating to this procurement must be made via correspondence on the website, in accordance with the procurement documents and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above.Tenderers should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Contract formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Tenderers should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their Tender, where appropriate.Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands.Please note this Lot is income generation to the Council and therefore the value pa is: -£430,000, therefore please disregard the value in II.2.6 below |
| 2 | Dry Recyclables Paper
Please refer to Schedule 1 of the Framework Agreement - Specification for full details of the Service by logging in to https://intendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home This procurement is an Open (one stage process). Organisations wishing to take part in this project are invited to ‘express interest’ which will give access to the full procurement documents in the e-tendering system.To be considered as a Bidder you must complete and submit a Bid by the deadline of 12:00 Noon on the 18th July 2023Please allow sufficient time to make your return, as Tender submissions cannot be uploaded and submitted after this return deadline.Any questions relating to this procurement must be made via correspondence on the website, in accordance with the procurement documents and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above.Tenderers should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Contract formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Tenderers should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their Tender, where appropriate.Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands.Please note this Lot is income generation to the Council and therefore the value pa is: -£57,000, therefore please disregard the value in II.2.6 below |
| 3 | Dry Recyclables Plastics
Please refer to Schedule 1 of the Framework Agreement - Specification for full details of the Service by logging in to https://intendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home This procurement is an Open (one stage process). Organisations wishing to take part in this project are invited to ‘express interest’ which will give access to the full procurement documents in the e-tendering system.To be considered as a Bidder you must complete and submit a Bid by the deadline of 12:00 Noon on the 18th July 2023Please allow sufficient time to make your return, as Tender submissions cannot be uploaded and submitted after this return deadline.Any questions relating to this procurement must be made via correspondence on the website, in accordance with the procurement documents and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above.Tenderers should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Contract formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Tenderers should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their Tender, where appropriate.Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands.Please note the value in II.2.6 below is for the core period inclusive of any extension |
| 4 | Dry Recyclables Glass
Please refer to Schedule 1 of the Framework Agreement - Specification for full details of the Service by logging in to https://intendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home This procurement is an Open (one stage process). Organisations wishing to take part in this project are invited to ‘express interest’ which will give access to the full procurement documents in the e-tendering system.To be considered as a Bidder you must complete and submit a Bid by the deadline of 12:00 Noon on the 18th July 2023Please allow sufficient time to make your return, as Tender submissions cannot be uploaded and submitted after this return deadline.Any questions relating to this procurement must be made via correspondence on the website, in accordance with the procurement documents and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above.Tenderers should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Contract formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Tenderers should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their Tender, where appropriate.Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands.Please note this Lot is income generation to the Council and therefore the value pa is: -£2,000, therefore please disregard the value in II.2.6 below |
| 5 | Dry Recyclables Comingled (Cans and Plastics) (4 sites only- Waterdale, Stevenage, Ware & Welwyn Garden City)
Please refer to Schedule 1 of the Framework Agreement - Specification for full details of the Service by logging in to https://intendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home This procurement is an Open (one stage process). Organisations wishing to take part in this project are invited to ‘express interest’ which will give access to the full procurement documents in the e-tendering system.To be considered as a Bidder you must complete and submit a Bid by the deadline of 12:00 Noon on the 18th July 2023Please allow sufficient time to make your return, as Tender submissions cannot be uploaded and submitted after this return deadline.Any questions relating to this procurement must be made via correspondence on the website, in accordance with the procurement documents and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above.Tenderers should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Contract formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Tenderers should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their Tender, where appropriate.Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands.Please note this Lot is income generation to the Council and therefore the value pa is: -£3,000, therefore please disregard the value in II.2.6 below |
| 6 | Green Waste
Please refer to Schedule 1 of the Framework Agreement - Specification for full details of the Service by logging in to https://intendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home This procurement is an Open (one stage process). Organisations wishing to take part in this project are invited to ‘express interest’ which will give access to the full procurement documents in the e-tendering system.To be considered as a Bidder you must complete and submit a Bid by the deadline of 12:00 Noon on the 18th July 2023Please allow sufficient time to make your return, as Tender submissions cannot be uploaded and submitted after this return deadline.Any questions relating to this procurement must be made via correspondence on the website, in accordance with the procurement documents and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above.Tenderers should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Contract formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Tenderers should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their Tender, where appropriate.Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands.Please note the value in II.2.6 below is for the core period inclusive of any extension |
| 7 | Mixed Hardcore
Please refer to Schedule 1 of the Framework Agreement - Specification for full details of the Service by logging in to https://intendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home This procurement is an Open (one stage process). Organisations wishing to take part in this project are invited to ‘express interest’ which will give access to the full procurement documents in the e-tendering system.To be considered as a Bidder you must complete and submit a Bid by the deadline of 12:00 Noon on the 18th July 2023Please allow sufficient time to make your return, as Tender submissions cannot be uploaded and submitted after this return deadline.Any questions relating to this procurement must be made via correspondence on the website, in accordance with the procurement documents and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above.Tenderers should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Contract formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Tenderers should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their Tender, where appropriate.Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands.Please note the value in II.2.6 below is for the core period inclusive of any extension |
| 8 | Plasterboard
Please refer to Schedule 1 of the Framework Agreement - Specification for full details of the Service by logging in to https://intendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home This procurement is an Open (one stage process). Organisations wishing to take part in this project are invited to ‘express interest’ which will give access to the full procurement documents in the e-tendering system.To be considered as a Bidder you must complete and submit a Bid by the deadline of 12:00 Noon on the 18th July 2023Please allow sufficient time to make your return, as Tender submissions cannot be uploaded and submitted after this return deadline.Any questions relating to this procurement must be made via correspondence on the website, in accordance with the procurement documents and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above.Tenderers should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Contract formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Tenderers should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their Tender, where appropriate.Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands.Please note the value in II.2.6 below is for the core period inclusive of any extension |
| 9 | Carpets
Please refer to Schedule 1 of the Framework Agreement - Specification for full details of the Service by logging in to https://intendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home This procurement is an Open (one stage process). Organisations wishing to take part in this project are invited to ‘express interest’ which will give access to the full procurement documents in the e-tendering system.To be considered as a Bidder you must complete and submit a Bid by the deadline of 12:00 Noon on the 18th July 2023Please allow sufficient time to make your return, as Tender submissions cannot be uploaded and submitted after this return deadline.Any questions relating to this procurement must be made via correspondence on the website, in accordance with the procurement documents and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above.Tenderers should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Contract formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Tenderers should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their Tender, where appropriate.Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands.Please note the value for this Lot is unknown - award of this lot will be determined on the financial viability of tenderer responses, therefore please disregard the value in II.2.6 below |
| 10 | Mixed Wood
Please refer to Schedule 1 of the Framework Agreement - Specification for full details of the Service by logging in to https://intendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home This procurement is an Open (one stage process). Organisations wishing to take part in this project are invited to ‘express interest’ which will give access to the full procurement documents in the e-tendering system.To be considered as a Bidder you must complete and submit a Bid by the deadline of 12:00 Noon on the 18th July 2023Please allow sufficient time to make your return, as Tender submissions cannot be uploaded and submitted after this return deadline.Any questions relating to this procurement must be made via correspondence on the website, in accordance with the procurement documents and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above.Tenderers should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Contract formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Tenderers should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their Tender, where appropriate.Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands.Please note the value in II.2.6 below is for the core period inclusive of any extensionPlease Note the TUPE Employee Liability Information for this procurement has been provided along with other documentation for this procurement. TUPE related information is personal data and must be protected in accordance with the requirements of Data Protection legislation and must also be kept confidential. Therefore, by accessing this Tender via Supply Hertfordshire and then the View Details button and accessing the documentation for this procurement, Tenderers agree to undertake to treat the information as confidential and commercially sensitive at all times and take all reasonable steps to prevent any inadvertent disclosure to any third party |
| 11 | Soil (currently preparing a trial at 3 sites only)
Please refer to Schedule 1 of the Framework Agreement - Specification for full details of the Service by logging in to https://intendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home This procurement is an Open (one stage process). Organisations wishing to take part in this project are invited to ‘express interest’ which will give access to the full procurement documents in the e-tendering system.To be considered as a Bidder you must complete and submit a Bid by the deadline of 12:00 Noon on the 18th July 2023Please allow sufficient time to make your return, as Tender submissions cannot be uploaded and submitted after this return deadline.Any questions relating to this procurement must be made via correspondence on the website, in accordance with the procurement documents and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above.Tenderers should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Contract formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Tenderers should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their Tender, where appropriate.Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands.Please note the value in II.2.6 below is for the core period inclusive of any extension |
| 12 | Metals
Please refer to Schedule 1 of the Framework Agreement - Specification for full details of the Service by logging in to https://intendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home This procurement is an Open (one stage process). Organisations wishing to take part in this project are invited to ‘express interest’ which will give access to the full procurement documents in the e-tendering system.To be considered as a Bidder you must complete and submit a Bid by the deadline of 12:00 Noon on the 18th July 2023Please allow sufficient time to make your return, as Tender submissions cannot be uploaded and submitted after this return deadline.Any questions relating to this procurement must be made via correspondence on the website, in accordance with the procurement documents and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above.Tenderers should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Contract formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Tenderers should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their Tender, where appropriate.Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands.Please note this Lot is income generation to the Council and therefore the value pa is: -£532,000, therefore please disregard the value in II.2.6 below |
| 13 | Mobiles/Laptops/Toners/CDs
Please refer to Schedule 1 of the Framework Agreement - Specification for full details of the Service by logging in to https://intendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home This procurement is an Open (one stage process). Organisations wishing to take part in this project are invited to ‘express interest’ which will give access to the full procurement documents in the e-tendering system.To be considered as a Bidder you must complete and submit a Bid by the deadline of 12:00 Noon on the 18th July 2023Please allow sufficient time to make your return, as Tender submissions cannot be uploaded and submitted after this return deadline.Any questions relating to this procurement must be made via correspondence on the website, in accordance with the procurement documents and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above.Tenderers should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Contract formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Tenderers should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their Tender, where appropriate.Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands.Please note this Lot is income generation to the Council and therefore the value pa is: -£11,000, therefore please disregard the value in II.2.6 below |
| 14 | Used Cooking Oil
Please refer to Schedule 1 of the Framework Agreement - Specification for full details of the Service by logging in to https://intendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home This procurement is an Open (one stage process). Organisations wishing to take part in this project are invited to ‘express interest’ which will give access to the full procurement documents in the e-tendering system.To be considered as a Bidder you must complete and submit a Bid by the deadline of 12:00 Noon on the 18th July 2023Please allow sufficient time to make your return, as Tender submissions cannot be uploaded and submitted after this return deadline.Any questions relating to this procurement must be made via correspondence on the website, in accordance with the procurement documents and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above.Tenderers should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Contract formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Tenderers should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their Tender, where appropriate.Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands.Please note the value in II.2.6 below is for the core period inclusive of any extension |
| 15 | Mattresses (current trial at 2 sites)
Please refer to Schedule 1 of the Framework Agreement - Specification for full details of the Service by logging in to https://intendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home This procurement is an Open (one stage process). Organisations wishing to take part in this project are invited to ‘express interest’ which will give access to the full procurement documents in the e-tendering system.To be considered as a Bidder you must complete and submit a Bid by the deadline of 12:00 Noon on the 18th July 2023Please allow sufficient time to make your return, as Tender submissions cannot be uploaded and submitted after this return deadline.Any questions relating to this procurement must be made via correspondence on the website, in accordance with the procurement documents and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above.Tenderers should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Contract formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Tenderers should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their Tender, where appropriate.Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands.Please note the value in II.2.6 below is for the core period inclusive of any extension |
| 16 | Books
Please refer to Schedule 1 of the Framework Agreement - Specification for full details of the Service by logging in to https://intendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home This procurement is an Open (one stage process). Organisations wishing to take part in this project are invited to ‘express interest’ which will give access to the full procurement documents in the e-tendering system.To be considered as a Bidder you must complete and submit a Bid by the deadline of 12:00 Noon on the 18th July 2023Please allow sufficient time to make your return, as Tender submissions cannot be uploaded and submitted after this return deadline.Any questions relating to this procurement must be made via correspondence on the website, in accordance with the procurement documents and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above.Tenderers should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Contract formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Tenderers should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their Tender, where appropriate.Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands.Please note this Lot is income generation to the Council and therefore the value pa is: -£6,000, therefore please disregard the value in II.2.6 below |
| 17 | Tyres
Please refer to Schedule 1 of the Framework Agreement - Specification for full details of the Service by logging in to https://intendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home This procurement is an Open (one stage process). Organisations wishing to take part in this project are invited to ‘express interest’ which will give access to the full procurement documents in the e-tendering system.To be considered as a Bidder you must complete and submit a Bid by the deadline of 12:00 Noon on the 18th July 2023Please allow sufficient time to make your return, as Tender submissions cannot be uploaded and submitted after this return deadline.Any questions relating to this procurement must be made via correspondence on the website, in accordance with the procurement documents and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above.Tenderers should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Contract formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Tenderers should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their Tender, where appropriate.Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands.Please note the value in II.2.6 below is for the core period inclusive of any extension |
| 18 | Gas Bottles
Please refer to Schedule 1 of the Framework Agreement - Specification for full details of the Service by logging in to https://intendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home This procurement is an Open (one stage process). Organisations wishing to take part in this project are invited to ‘express interest’ which will give access to the full procurement documents in the e-tendering system.To be considered as a Bidder you must complete and submit a Bid by the deadline of 12:00 Noon on the 18th July 2023Please allow sufficient time to make your return, as Tender submissions cannot be uploaded and submitted after this return deadline.Any questions relating to this procurement must be made via correspondence on the website, in accordance with the procurement documents and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above.Tenderers should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Contract formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Tenderers should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their Tender, where appropriate.Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands.Please note the value in II.2.6 below is for the core period inclusive of any extension |
| 19 | Paints and Chemicals
Please refer to Schedule 1 of the Framework Agreement - Specification for full details of the Service by logging in to https://intendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home This procurement is an Open (one stage process). Organisations wishing to take part in this project are invited to ‘express interest’ which will give access to the full procurement documents in the e-tendering system.To be considered as a Bidder you must complete and submit a Bid by the deadline of 12:00 Noon on the 18th July 2023Please allow sufficient time to make your return, as Tender submissions cannot be uploaded and submitted after this return deadline.Any questions relating to this procurement must be made via correspondence on the website, in accordance with the procurement documents and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above.Tenderers should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Contract formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Tenderers should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their Tender, where appropriate.Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands.Please note the value in II.2.6 below is for the core period inclusive of any extension |
| 20 | Used Engine Oil
Please refer to Schedule 1 of the Framework Agreement - Specification for full details of the Service by logging in to https://intendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home This procurement is an Open (one stage process). Organisations wishing to take part in this project are invited to ‘express interest’ which will give access to the full procurement documents in the e-tendering system.To be considered as a Bidder you must complete and submit a Bid by the deadline of 12:00 Noon on the 18th July 2023Please allow sufficient time to make your return, as Tender submissions cannot be uploaded and submitted after this return deadline.Any questions relating to this procurement must be made via correspondence on the website, in accordance with the procurement documents and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above.Tenderers should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Contract formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Tenderers should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their Tender, where appropriate.Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands.Please note the value in II.2.6 below is for the core period inclusive of any extension |
| 21 | Comingled Cans & Plastics
Please refer to Schedule 1 of the Framework Agreement - Specification for full details of the Service by logging in to https://intendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home This procurement is an Open (one stage process). Organisations wishing to take part in this project are invited to ‘express interest’ which will give access to the full procurement documents in the e-tendering system.To be considered as a Bidder you must complete and submit a Bid by the deadline of 12:00 Noon on the 18th July 2023Please allow sufficient time to make your return, as Tender submissions cannot be uploaded and submitted after this return deadline.Any questions relating to this procurement must be made via correspondence on the website, in accordance with the procurement documents and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above.Tenderers should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Contract formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Tenderers should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their Tender, where appropriate.Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands.Please note this Lot is income generation to the Council and therefore the value pa is: -£9,000, therefore please disregard the value in II.2.6 below |
Renewal Options
The Council will review its options towards the end of the Contract Period
CPV Codes
- 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
Indicators
- This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
- Options are available.
- Renewals are available.
- Professional qualifications are sought.
Other Information
Organisations wishing to take part in this project are invited to "express interest" which will give access to the full procurement documents in the e-tendering system. To be considered as a Bidder you must complete and submit a Bid by the deadline of 12:00 Noon on the 18th July 2023 Please allow sufficient time to make your return as late returns will not be permitted by the system. The estimated total value of all of the Contracts is stated in II.1.5 of this notice and is for initial term inclusive of the approximate value for extension.Please Note: It is the Council's intention to award each Lot on an individual basis to the highest scoring applicant per Lot ** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** Please note Hertfordshire County Council has worked closely with its districts and partners to create a joint procurement portal called Supply Hertfordshire. This portal provides an e-Tendering system which is run by In-Tend.To access this procurement opportunity please visit www.supplyhertfordshire.uk and follow the on-screen guidance. In accordance with Regulation 53 of The Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the Council`s procurement documents are available within the e-Tendering system. This is a one stage procurement process. Therefore, if you wish to be considered as a tenderer you must complete and submit a tender by the specified closing date and time. Tender submissions cannot be uploaded after this return deadline. Any clarifications regarding this opportunity must be raised through Correspondence area in the e-Tendering system. If you are experiencing problems In-Tend offer a help section which includes a dedicated UK support desk which can be contacted via email: support@in-tend.co.uk or Telephone: +44 1144070065 for any website/technical questions, Monday to Friday, 8:30-17:00.The Council reserves the right at any time to cease the procurement process and not award a Contract or to award only part of the opportunity described in this notice. If the Council takes up this right, then they will not be responsible for or pay the expenses or losses, which may be incurred by any organisation or tenderer as a result. The Council undertakes to hold confidential any information provided in the proposal submitted, subject to the Council`s obligations under the law including the Freedom of Information Act 2000. If the organisation considers that any of the information submitted in the proposal should not be disclosed because of its sensitivity then this should be stated with the reason for considering it sensitive. The Council will then endeavour to consult with the applicant about such sensitive information when considering any request received under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 before replying to such a request.The Council reserves the right to carry out additional financial checks on all organisations bidding for this opportunity at any time during the procurement process. This is to ensure that they continue to meet the Council`s requirements and remain financially viable to fulfil the requirements under the Contract. Organisations should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Contract formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Organisations should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their bid, where appropriate. Please note that the Contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands.
Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-03d6c7
- FTS 017097-2023