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Two Year Landscape Maintenance and Tree Survey Contract 2026-2028

Tender Overview

LOCATION

West Central Scotland, United Kingdom

VALUE

£275,000

DEADLINE

February 13, 2026 at 12:00

CATEGORY

Other

CPV CODE

71421000

REFERENCE

002953-2026

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Original Tender Description

The Contract will principally comprise litter picking, grass cutting, shrub bed, hedging and leaf collection landscape maintenance services to existing properties and common landscaped areas throughout Ferguslie Park, Paisley to the areas detailed within the Landscape Architects tender drawings. The Contract will also include an annual tree survey, tree maintenance services, tree and stump removal works, and repairs to existing damaged grass and other landscaped areas. Ferguslie Park Housing Association are undertaking the procurement for the Contract in accordance with Regulation 21 (Reserved Contacts) and Regulation 28 (Open Procedure) of The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Participation in the procurement and the award of the Contract is reserved to a supported business. A ‘Supported Business’ means an economic operator whose main aim is the social and professional integration of disabled or disadvantaged persons and where at least 30% of the employees of the economic operator are disabled or disadvantaged persons.
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MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS

  • No specific mandatory exclusion grounds are explicitly stated in the provided information.
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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • The bidder must be a 'Supported Business' as defined by The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, Regulation 21.
  • The main aim of the economic operator must be the social and professional integration of disabled or disadvantaged persons.
  • At least 30% of the economic operator's employees must be disabled or disadvantaged persons.
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • The bidder must be capable of providing landscape maintenance services, including litter picking, grass cutting, shrub bed maintenance, hedging, and leaf collection.
  • The bidder must be capable of providing annual tree surveys.
  • The bidder must be capable of providing tree maintenance services.
  • The bidder must be capable of providing tree and stump removal works.
  • The bidder must be capable of providing repairs to existing damaged grass and other landscaped areas.
  • The bidder's technical and professional ability will be subject to a scoring methodology.
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • No specific financial thresholds or requirements (e.g., minimum turnover) are explicitly stated in the provided information.
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • The bid must be submitted by the deadline: 2026-02-13T12:00:00+00:00.
  • The bid must address the scope of services detailed within the Landscape Architects tender drawings.
  • The bid must demonstrate compliance with the 'Supported Business' criteria.

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OCDS Record
OCDS Data002953-2026_ocds_record.json
Summary:
This tender seeks landscape maintenance services for Ferguslie Park, Paisley, including litter picking, grass cutting, and tree care, and is exclusively reserved for "supported businesses" where at least 30% of employees are disabled or disadvantaged persons.
DOC
OCDS Release Package
OCDS Data002953-2026_ocds_release.json
Summary:
This tender is for landscape maintenance services, including litter picking, grass cutting, and tree services, reserved for supported businesses where at least 30% of employees are disabled or disadvantaged, with this document detailing the scoring methodology for technical and professional ability.
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Official PDF Version
Administrative Documents002953-2026_official.pdf
Summary:
This document is a contract notice for a two-year landscape maintenance and tree survey contract (2026-2028) for Ferguslie Park Housing Association, specifically reserved for supported businesses that employ at least 30% disabled or disadvantaged persons.
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Tender Notice
Administrative Documents002953-2026.html
Summary:
This contract notice announces a two-year landscape maintenance and tree survey tender for Ferguslie Park Housing Association, exclusively reserved for supported businesses whose main aim is the social and professional integration of disabled or disadvantaged persons, with at least 30% of employees meeting this criteria.

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80
Excellent

Tender Quality Score

This tender effectively utilizes a 'Reserved Contract' mechanism to promote social integration, clearly defining the scope of services. However, the provided information lacks detailed evaluation criteria and explicit financial requirements, which could impact transparency and comprehensive bidder assessment.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance100/100

The tender explicitly references and adheres to Regulation 21 (Reserved Contracts) and Regulation 28 (Open Procedure) of The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, providing a clear legal basis for reserving the contract for 'Supported Businesses'. The definition of a 'Supported Business' is also clearly stated, aligning with the regulation.

Clarity60/100

The description of services is clear and comprehensive, covering various aspects of landscape maintenance and tree care. The eligibility criteria for 'Supported Businesses' are precisely defined. The reference to 'Landscape Architects tender drawings' for detailed areas is good, assuming these are readily accessible.

Completeness100/100

While the service scope and eligibility are clear, the provided information lacks explicit details on mandatory exclusion grounds, comprehensive evaluation criteria for the award phase, and specific financial requirements (e.g., minimum turnover). Information on how to access the 'Landscape Architects tender drawings' is also not detailed.

•Missing detailed evaluation criteria for the award phase.
•Absence of explicit financial requirements (e.g., minimum turnover) in the provided extract.
Fairness80/100

The reservation for 'Supported Businesses' is a legally permissible and socially driven policy choice, not an indication of tailoring for a specific company. However, the absence of detailed evaluation criteria could introduce subjectivity into the assessment process, potentially affecting fairness among eligible bidders.

Practicality60/100

The scope of services is practical and typical for landscape maintenance, including specialized tree care. The 24-month contract duration is reasonable for service continuity. The 'Supported Business' requirement, while limiting the bidder pool, is an intended outcome of the social policy.

Data Consistency100/100

All provided information, including basic details, description, and document summaries, is consistent regarding the contract's nature, organization, and the 'Supported Business' reservation. CPV and NUTS codes align with the service and location.

Sustainability0/100

The tender strongly emphasizes social sustainability by reserving the contract for 'Supported Businesses', promoting the integration of disabled or disadvantaged persons. However, explicit environmental sustainability criteria are not mentioned in the provided extract.

Strengths

Clear social objective through 'Reserved Contract' for 'Supported Businesses', promoting social integration.
Well-defined and comprehensive scope of services, including routine maintenance and specialized tree care.
Explicit legal basis cited (Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, Reg 21 & 28).
Good data consistency across all provided tender information.
Reasonable contract duration (24 months) for service continuity.

Concerns

Lack of detailed evaluation criteria for the award phase, potentially leading to subjectivity.
Absence of explicit financial requirements (e.g., minimum turnover) in the provided extract.
No explicit mention of mandatory exclusion grounds in the provided extract.
Lack of explicit environmental sustainability criteria beyond the social aspect.
The provided information does not detail how 'Landscape Architects tender drawings' are made available to bidders.

Recommendations

1. Clearly articulate all evaluation criteria and their weighting to ensure transparency and objectivity in the award process.
2. Specify any financial capacity requirements (e.g., minimum turnover, insurance) to ensure bidders' financial stability.
3. Provide explicit details on mandatory and discretionary exclusion grounds, even if standard, for completeness and legal clarity.

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