Tender

GROUNDS MAINTENANCE CONTRACT

THATCHAM TOWN COUNCIL

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Tender

24 Oct 2024 at 13:48

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Thatcham Town Council is inviting expressions of interest from companies for its Grounds Maintenance Contract, covering a variety of sites in Thatcham, West Berkshire. The contract involves grass and hedge maintenance, litter and dog bin management, and other related tasks. This open procedure is set in the industry category of miscellaneous repair and maintenance services and seeks to support the council's carbon neutrality goals. The deadline for expressions of interest is 14th November 2024, and the contract period will run from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses focused on environmental sustainability and grounds maintenance to secure a long-term contract. It's particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), as the council seeks partners able to contribute to enhancing ecological diversity. With a potential contract value of £540,000, businesses that are adaptable and enthusiastic about land management innovations will find this a valuable opportunity for growth and partnership with a forward-thinking local authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GROUNDS MAINTENANCE CONTRACT

Notice Description

Thatcham Town Council is inviting expressions of interest from companies interested in tendering for its Grounds Maintenance Contract. The contract requires: grass & hedge maintenance, cleansing (litter picking, litter bins, dog bins) and similar, at a variety of sites across Thatcham in West Berkshire, including Public Open Spaces, Children's Play Areas, Allotment site and a Cemetery. Thatcham Town Council is looking for a company that will complement its aim for carbon neutrality, with the enthusiasm and flexibility to work in partnership to develop and enhance land management processes to support environmental and ecological diversity. From the expressions of interest a shortlist of companies will be invited to submit a full tender. Submit your expression of interest to Place.Manager@thatchamtowncouncil.gov.uk before 14th November 2024.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a6118d5-8d14-4a56-af1e-90b449e8b07e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£540,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THATCHAM TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
THATCHAM
Postcode
RG18 3HF
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Thatcham North East
Westminster Constituency
Newbury

Further Information

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