Tender

Grounds Maintenance

KINGSKERSWELL PARISH COUNCIL

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Tender

24 Jan 2025 at 11:16

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Kingskerswell Parish Council has issued a tender titled "Grounds Maintenance," focusing on the maintenance of playing fields, vegetation, and green spaces. This contract, identified as GM 2025-2028, falls within the industry categories of repair and maintenance services of playground equipment, planting and maintenance of green areas, sports fields maintenance, tree pruning and hedge trimming, and refuse disposal and treatment. This open procurement process, published on 24th January 2025, invites bids from interested parties by 6th March 2025. The contract will commence on 1st April 2025 and end on 31st March 2028 in Newton Abbot, England (postal code TQ12 5HB), with a projected value of £20,000 GBP.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) specialising in grounds maintenance and related services. The scope includes regular grass cutting, playground equipment inspections, and refuse collection, as well as additional emergency call-outs, making it ideal for businesses with expertise in comprehensive grounds care and maintenance operations. Successful bidders will benefit from a steady stream of work and the potential to build a strong partnership with the local council, contributing to the upkeep and safety of public green spaces and recreational areas.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Grounds Maintenance

Notice Description

Playing Fields, Vegetation and Green Spaces The contractor will cut the grass across the totality of the playing fields with commercial ride on mowers, including cricket outfields and the Children's Play Parks Fortnightly from Apr to Sept Monthly for the rest of the year This cutting can be increased to weekly if prior notification is given through the identification of any planned sporting events or matches on any fixture lists or where there is a requirement for a specific height of grass cutting for the fixture to be played safely The contractor will additionally cut and maintain all the recreation ground banks, hedges and boundaries. This cut would normally be conducted a min twice yearly in Jan and Sep. This would include cutting and trimming back all hedges and trees (including obstructive or dangerous branches) around the perimeter and in the play areas Play Park and Equipment Inspections The contractor will undertake weekly inspections of all Children's Play areas, adult gym and static apparatus such as the MUGA. These inspections will be conducted in accordance with ROSPA guidance and best practice The weekly inspections will be conducted by a member of the contractor's staff who is ROSPA Level 1 trained. The weekly inspections will produce A completed electronic copy of the Kingskerswell Parish Council inspection schedule Photos of any issues or concerns identified during the inspection Both the schedule and the weekly pictures will be passed by email to (third party) and the Clerk. Third Party will compile these weekly Level 1 inspections to underpin and inform both their responsibility for all aspects of apparatus repairs and their Quarterly ROSPA Level 2 inspections The contractor will not be required to undertake any playground apparatus repairs including soft closure entry gates. But will have a contractual responsibility to ensure (Third Party) is informed of any issue weekly. Refuse Collection Alongside a general litter collection, the contractor agrees to empty the twelve waste bins located at The Playing Fields and Kerswell Downs on a twice weekly basis, which will include: The emptying of the 7 general waste bins, including the replacement of a new black refuse sack The emptying of the 5 dog waste bins, including the replacement of a new black refuse sack. The full black sacks will then be taken to the three Pavilion wheelie bins (Recycling, General Waste and Dog Waste) and placed in the appropriate container. The black sacks containing dog waste will be placed in a yellow sanitary sack before being placed into the yellow dog waste bin. Only yellow waste sacks will be supplied by Kingskerswell Parish Council. Additional Call Outs and Payments The contractor will attempt to meet any additional or emergency call outs for any activity, with their ground care remit. To apply and for further information including site visits contact Mrs J Thompson on info@kingskerswell-pc.gov.uk by the deadline date of 6th March 2025

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-49cea77b-b7dd-4664-b44e-cf5ed46df514
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e64946c4-435d-4a7e-937c-740950b6bd5c
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

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

50870000 - Repair and maintenance services of playground equipment

77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas

77320000 - Sports fields maintenance services

77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming

90510000 - Refuse disposal and treatment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2025Expired
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
KINGSKERSWELL PARISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWTON ABBOT
Postcode
TQ12 5HB
Post Town
Torquay
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
Teignbridge
Electoral Ward
Kerswell-with-Combe
Westminster Constituency
Newton Abbot

Further Information

Notice Documents

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