Tender

Bassingbourn-cum-Kneesworth Grass Cutting Contract

BASSINGBOURN CUM KNEESWORTH PARISH COUNCIL

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Tender

01 Nov 2024 at 14:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bassingbourn-cum-Kneesworth Parish Council is seeking a qualified contractor for the complete grounds maintenance of the village areas under an open procedure, with quotations due by 5.00pm on Monday, 16th December 2024. The contract, valued at £52,500, will begin on 1st March 2025 and run for a three-year term, ending on 28th February 2028. Interested contractors must provide necessary documentation, including proof of liability insurance worth £10,000,000, and may participate in a guided village tour on 8th November 2024 for site familiarisation. Located in South Cambridgeshire, this tender falls under Land Management Services with additional responsibilities for park and sports field maintenance, weed clearance, and hedge trimming.

This tender presents an excellent growth opportunity for businesses specialising in grounds and park maintenance services, particularly those with experience handling comprehensive village maintenance contracts. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, given the project's open nature and manageable scope, fitting well below threshold limits. The competition for this contract could benefit entities able to demonstrate reliability, comprehensive service offerings, and robust insurance credentials. A successful bid could enhance business portfolios with governmental contracts and build a reputable connection with the Parish Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bassingbourn-cum-Kneesworth Grass Cutting Contract

Notice Description

Closing date/time for submission of quotations: Monday 16th December 2024 at 5.00pm. No quotes will be accepted after this deadline. Quotations can be submitted earlier than the above date. All quotations received by the deadline will be opened on 17th December 2024. Quotations should be submitted in a plain sealed envelope for the attention of the Parish Clerk to the address provided, marked with only the quote title and reference number. Email bids will not be accepted. Prospective contractors must not contact councillors or staff to encourage or support their tender outside the prescribed process. If a contractor is found to have done this, they will be removed from the tender process. OVERVIEW OF BASSINGBOURN-CUM-KNEESWORTH Bassingbourn cum Kneesworth is in the South Cambridgeshire district of Cambridgeshire, England, 14 miles south-west of Cambridge and just north of Royston, Hertfordshire. Since the 1960s the parish contains the villages of Bassingbourn and Kneesworth. Bassingbourn-cum-Kneesworth Parish Council (hereafter BKPC) is responsible for the direct provision and management of village facilities, including services to the community, many of which are provided through contractors. INFORMATION FOR BIDDERS BKPC is looking for a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to provide complete grounds maintenance for village areas, as specified in this Invitation to Tender, contract commencing on 1st March 2025. The contract is for a 3-year term. BKPC requires a level of liability insurance to the value of PS10,000,000. Bidders are required to confirm adherence to this level and enclose a copy of their insurance certificate at the time of bid submission. Failure to provide this evidence, may result the bid being rejected. Submission and evaluation of quotations will be a single stage process. Potential bidders may ask questions or seek clarification of the contract terms during the bidding period. Any questions or clarification needed should be put in writing to the Parish Clerk (parishclerk@bassingbournparishcouncil.gov.uk) and their questions will be answered in writing. It should be noted that questions and answers to those questions will be posted on the Parish Council's website. In addition, any potential bidder who wishes to take advantage of a tour of the village and area in question may meet with the Parish Clerk and a Councillor on 8th November at 10.00am. To join the tour please email the Parish Clerk. The contractor will complete and return the 'Bid Return Form' along with supporting information requested. Any omission in the detailed costs or supporting information required may result in the bid being rejected.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2f7bf52f-df83-4bd1-ab2e-a0d464cc7267
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7203564c-de28-48c3-a1c3-51ee004007b1
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

CPV Codes

70332100 - Land management services

77312000 - Weed-clearance services

77313000 - Parks maintenance services

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

77320000 - Sports fields maintenance services

77342000 - Hedge trimming

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£52,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 28 Feb 2028 2-3 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
BASSINGBOURN CUM KNEESWORTH PARISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Natalie Mulvey
Contact Email
rfo@bassingbournparishcouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07907811435

Buyer Location

Locality
BASSINGBOURN
Postcode
SG8 5LD
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Bassingbourn
Westminster Constituency
South Cambridgeshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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