Tender

Grounds Maintenance Tender

EXMOUTH TOWN COUNCIL

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19 Nov 2020 at 16:05

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29 Sep 2020 at 11:56

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Exmouth Town Council is currently seeking qualified contractors for its "Grounds Maintenance Tender," classified under horticultural services. The tender process is under an open procurement method, with the deadline for submissions set for noon on 23rd November 2020. The successful contractor will undertake grounds maintenance from April 2021 for a period of three years, ensuring the aesthetic upkeep of the town's horticultural features. Important dates include the contract award by 21st December 2020 and the main deliverables set to start on 1st April 2021, covering regions within the postal code EX8.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the horticultural and landscaping sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in planting and maintenance services, floral-display services, and gardening equipment are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with this tender not only allows businesses to contribute to enhancing the community's landscape but could also lead to lucrative, long-term contracts in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Grounds Maintenance Tender

Notice Description

Exmouth Town Council recognises that, in addition to the wonderful work by the volunteers of Exmouth In Bloom, there is a need for retaining high quality horticultural maintenance in key areas to maintain the town's attractiveness to its community and visitors alike. For this reason, the Town Council is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified Contractors who wish to be considered to undertake grounds maintenance work from April 2021 including the supply of summer and winter plants and maintenance of horticultural features in key locations around the Town. The contractor will be expected to provide, for a minimum of three years, colour and vibrancy to the town in the form of a high-quality grounds maintenance service, which is effective, efficient and responsive to the needs of the Exmouth community. Horticultural features include flower beds, hanging baskets, rose beds, shrub beds mixed borders, hanging baskets and troughs placed in key locations. A tender pack is available on request from the Deputy Town Clerk, with instructions and information, a detailed specification, plant plan, as well as the evaluation criteria that will be used. Tenders will need to be submitted no later than Noon on 23rd November 2020. The Council will aim to award the contract and inform the successful contractor by 21st December, subject to a satisfactory tender being received. For further information or to register an expression of interest and receive the full tender pack, please email deputyclerk@exmouth.gov.uk Additional information: For further information or to register an expression of interest and receive the full tender pack, please email deputyclerk@exmouth.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8facebd1-c0b7-4843-bd4d-22eb740c44b1
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

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

16 - Agricultural machinery

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

CPV Codes

03120000 - Horticultural and nursery products

16160000 - Miscellaneous gardening equipment

77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas

77330000 - Floral-display services

77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 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
EXMOUTH TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXMOUTH
Postcode
EX8 1AW
Post Town
Exeter
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
East Devon
Electoral Ward
Exmouth Town
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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