Tender

Bassingbourn-cum-Kneesworth Grass Cutting & Play Equipment Inspections

BASSINGBOURN CUM KNEESWORTH PARISH COUNCIL

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Tender

15 Dec 2022 at 21:03

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Bassingbourn cum Kneesworth Parish Council is seeking a contractor for the provision of grounds maintenance and play area inspections in Bassingbourn-cum-Kneesworth. The procurement process involves submitting quotations by the deadline of Monday 23rd January 2023 at 5.00pm. The contract, valued at £52,500 GBP, is set to commence on 1st April 2023 and lasts for a 3-year term.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for qualified contractors to engage in the services sector, specifically in land management services. Businesses with expertise in grounds maintenance, parks maintenance, and sports fields maintenance would be well-suited to compete. The procurement method follows an open procedure, offering opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises looking to grow their presence in the industry category of services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bassingbourn-cum-Kneesworth Grass Cutting & Play Equipment Inspections

Notice Description

Closing date/time for submission of quotations: Monday 23rd January 2023 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 24th January 2023. 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 and play area inspections for village areas, as specified in this Invitation to Tender, contract commencing on 1st April 2023. 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. BKPC requires the contractor to hold a RoSPA Playground Safety Inspection Certificate. Bidders are required to confirm adherence to this and enclose a copy of their 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 7th January at 10.30am. 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-b5fd17-7f198372-1ff0-4718-9fe0-52fb5a683e1d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d0d1252-ecfc-404a-9cf0-aea7b23d62a4
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
15 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 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
BASSINGBOURN CUM KNEESWORTH PARISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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