Tender

Hertford Town Council Grounds Maintenance Contract

HERTFORD TOWN COUNCIL

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Tender

10 May 2024 at 14:02

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Hertford Town Council is inviting tenders for the Grounds Maintenance Contract for two public open spaces in Hertford. The contract will span from 1st September 2024 to 31st August 2027. The procurement stage is currently at the Tender stage, with a tender deadline of 31st May 2024 at 12 noon. The industry category for this contract is Recreational, cultural and sporting services.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses experienced in grounds maintenance services for public open spaces to secure a contract with the Hertford Town Council. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate. The procurement method being followed is an Open Procedure below the threshold, indicating a competitive opportunity for eligible businesses to bid for the contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hertford Town Council Grounds Maintenance Contract

Notice Description

Hertford Town Council invites tenders for the Grounds Maintenance for two sites (see site maps in section 5) and Schedule of Works (section 4) in Hertford for a 3 year period commencing on 1st September 2024 to 31st August 2027. Tenders are invited from suitably qualified and experienced providers who must be able to demonstrate a proven track record of providing grounds maintenance services within public open spaces. The tender is divided into 2 lots as referenced in the schedule of works and site plans: Lot 1 is for amenity grass cutting and hedge cutting across two sites (Hertford Castle grounds and Iron Drive open space) Lot 2 is for path sweeping, leaf clearance, maintenance of the shrub, rose and herbaceous borders and box mown grass areas in the Hertford Castle grounds only. Tenders should be sent by post or delivered by hand in a sealed envelope marked 'Private and Confidential -Tender for Grounds Maintenance' to: Joseph Whelan - Town Clerk Hertford Town Council Hertford Castle Hertford SG14 1HR To arrive no later than 12 noon on 31st May 2024 Tenders received after this time will not be considered.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c66658e3-a887-4db2-847a-355c986b42b8
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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2027 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
HERTFORD TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORD
Postcode
SG14 1HR
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Hertford Castle
Westminster Constituency
Hertford and Stortford

Further Information

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