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TENDER OPPORTUNITY FOR A NEW GROUNDS MAINTENANCE CONTRACT. EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST INVITED

WOOTTON PARISH COUNCIL

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Tender

17 Jan 2023 at 13:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Wootton Parish Council in Northampton has issued a tender opportunity for a new grounds maintenance contract. The council is seeking expressions of interest from contractors to mow green open space, including a village green, sports pitches, a memorial garden, nature walks, a pocket park, pathways, and hedgerows. The contract also involves flailing hedges and white lining of football pitches. The deadline for expressing interest is 9am on Thursday 26th January 2023. The procurement method is a direct single tender action, and the contract period is set from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2026.

This grounds maintenance contract by Wootton Parish Council presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in parks maintenance services, grounds maintenance services, sports fields maintenance services, and tree pruning and hedge trimming. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. Contractors local to the Northampton area with experience in the local government sector are ideally suited for this opportunity. The council emphasises compliance with health and safety regulations and a commitment to quality work.

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Notice Title

TENDER OPPORTUNITY FOR A NEW GROUNDS MAINTENANCE CONTRACT. EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST INVITED

Notice Description

Wootton Parish Council in Northampton is wishing to secure a grounds maintenance contract on green open space throughout the parish. The Council owns most of the open space which consists of: * A village green * Football & sports pitches * A memorial garden * Two nature walks * A pocket park * Pathways * Hedgerows Wootton Parish Council is looking for a contractor to mow green open space with both a gang mower for pitches & paths and box mower for the village green. The grounds maintenance contract will also include annually flailing hedges and regular white lining of football pitches. The ideal contractor must be local and must be able to demonstrate experience working within the local government sector and examples of such. The contractor will be required to provide evidence of access to machinery to carry out the work and must comply with latest enactments, regulations and working rules relating to health & safety. The prospective contractor must have a passion for quality and be flexible to accommodate the requirements of the council. To express an interest please provide examples of relevant experience together with full contact details and email: clerk@woottonparishcouncil.gov.uk by 9am on Thursday 26th January 2023

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-85c10bc7-77c0-43a6-9ec4-7b249356e958
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d63c9c67-ba14-48f2-93c9-91ddc169a78b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

77313000 - Parks maintenance services

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

77320000 - Sports fields maintenance services

77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WOOTTON PARISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN4 6ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Nene Valley
Westminster Constituency
Northampton South

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