Planning

Bickleigh Parish Council Grass cutting tender

BICKLEIGH PARISH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

19 Mar 2020 at 09:28

Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

17 Mar 2020 at 22:34

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bickleigh Parish Council is initiating a grass cutting tender titled "Bickleigh Parish Council Grass cutting tender," which is classified under the Other community, social and personal services category. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a planned budget of £17,500 for the contract period running from April 1, 2020, to March 31, 2023. The council, located at The Council Office, Darklake Lane, Woolwell, PL6 7TR, aims to have a minimum of 10 grass cuts during the growing season, approximately every three weeks, ensuring well-maintained public spaces throughout the parish. The communication regarding this future opportunity is expected to be released on March 20, 2020.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in grounds maintenance, landscaping, or horticulture. Companies with experience in grass cutting and maintaining community green spaces would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The ability to carry out regular inspections and manage a maintenance schedule effectively while adhering to the specific service requirements outlined in the tender will be vital for prospective bidders. Businesses can leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolios while contributing to the beautification of the local community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bickleigh Parish Council Grass cutting tender

Notice Description

http://bickleigh.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/BPC-Grass-cutting-tender_February-2020-.pdf All grass cutting shall take place during the growing season and a minimum of 10 grass cuts shall be carried out in this time, (approximately 1 cut per three weeks, allowing for weather conditions throughout this season.) The contractor will also carry out regular inspections of the sites and advise the Parish Clerk of any immediate or recommended action that should be taken in addition to the 'Schedule of Works'; this will then be followed up with a written quotation. All work will take place between the hours of 08.30 and 17.00 Monday to Friday. SomSpecification of Service All grass will be cut cleanly and evenly, to the agreed heights on each area specified, and without damaging the existing surface. Soft vegetative growth, such as clover / perennial and annual weeds, will be deemed to be part of the contract where it falls within larger areas of grass and no control other than mowing is required. Mowing in parts of the areas will take place on the full area to be mown, up to the paving, fencing and other boundaries. On occasions maintenance schedules will be curtailed by activities on the sites where noise or machinery would be disruptive. Where such an occurrence takes place, the contractor will arrange for any necessary grass cutting to be completed as soon as notification is received that work may recommence in the area before resuming his normal mowing schedules. It is the contractor's sole responsibility to consider whether the conditions are suitable for grass cutting but at all times shall avoid damaging the surface, levels and contours of the ground and shall not create grass cutting divots from the cutting/rollers etc Prior to cutting any area, the contractor shall inspect all areas to be mown and will remove all significantly large stones / debris. In areas that contain bulbs, corns or wildflowers, the contractor will arrange for grass cutting to be either undertaken just prior to the emergence of the leaves in Spring or to mow around these areas until an instruction is received from the Council. All areas where bulbs / wildflowers need to be pointed out so these areas can be successfully managed. Every effort must be made to avoid mowing of bulbs in grass. These areas must be left until 6 weeks after flowering and then the areas cut down. The contractor will remove grass clippings due to mowing from paved areas, mowing margins, channels etc. Fertilisers are not used for the maintenance of grassed areas. etimes work may need to be carried out at weekends (Saturday / Sunday). A senior member of the contractor's staff shall always be present when on site, as per our 'Health & Safety' policy.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4b4b44f-d896-46c4-9b67-3cf38fb74e9e
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Mar 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BICKLEIGH PARISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOOLWELL
Postcode
PL6 7TR
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Hams
Electoral Ward
Woolwell
Westminster Constituency
South West Devon

Further Information

Notice URLs

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