Tender

Grass-cutting Contract 2017-2020

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Prudhoe Town Council is currently inviting tenders for the 'Grass-cutting Contract 2017-2020', intended for the maintenance of various grassed areas within Prudhoe, Northumberland (NE42). The tender is part of an open procurement method, with key activities set to take place in late October 2016; tenders must be submitted by 5:00pm on 28th October 2016, with a decision to be communicated by 11th November 2016. This contract, valued at approximately £22,800 for a three-year period, requires contractors to maintain high standards of presentation across specified locations, including sites along Front Street and Station Road.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the grounds maintenance services sector, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their service offerings. Companies equipped to manage public contracts, with relevant certifications such as Public and Employee Liability Insurance, would be well-positioned to compete. Furthermore, those able to conduct site visits and submit competitive pricing for various tasks will have a strong advantage in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Grass-cutting Contract 2017-2020

Notice Description

Prudhoe Town Council is inviting tenders for 'Grass-cutting' for the three year period from 2017 - 2020. The specification is detailed below. SPECIFICATION The Town Council has responsibility for the following grassed areas which are the subject of this contract and are located at (1) sites along B6395 Front Street / West Road (2) sites on C255 Station Road (3) sites at or near to the Station Roundabout (junction of A695 Prudhoe bypass with C255 Station Road) (4) sites at the junction of the B6395 West Road with the A695 Prudhoe bypass, and (5) Highfield Park, all as set out in the table accompanying this document. The Council is the body responsible for the maintenance of these locations, save in respect of any statutory responsibility for grass cutting lying with Northumberland County Council as the Highway Authority. The Council requires the Contractor to maintain the specified locations to the highest standards of presentation, cleanliness and tidiness. All work will be carried out within the town of Prudhoe (NE42). Additional information: All contractors are required to carry out an accompanied visit. You are requested to submit separate prices for each of Schedules on Tender Document 2 as required. The successful company will be required to enter into a contract with Prudhoe Town Council and this will require the production of all relevant certification including a Risk Assessment of the work to be carried out and copies of Public and Employee Liability Insurance. You may wish to submit these documents with your tender. VALUE RANGE The contract is estimated to be valued at PS22,800 (for 3 years). PROCUREMENT TIMESCALES Tenders will be acknowledged as received on Friday 28th October. A decision will be made at the meeting of Prudhoe Town Council scheduled for Wednesday 9th November 2016. All parties tendering will be contacted by Friday 11th November with the outcome of the procurement process. Persons or organisations submitting a tender are advised that the canvassing of Councillors or staff either directly or indirectly shall disqualify them from the tendering process. You are also advised that information supplied in this document may be disclosable under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. CLOSING DATE FOR TENDER RETURN All tenders must be received by 5:00pm on Friday 28th October and should be marked 'Private & Confidential' and be delivered in a sealed envelope to: The Clerk to the Council Prudhoe Town Council The Spetchells Centre, 58 Front Street Prudhoe Northumberland NE42 5AA Please note that Tenders will not be accepted electronically.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-40c5540e-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fe313c7-abb8-423e-aa9e-851b3198be38
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£22,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 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
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRUDHOE
Postcode
NE42 5AA
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Prudhoe South
Westminster Constituency
Hexham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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