Award

Grass Verge Cutting Contract

TELSCOMBE TOWN COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Feb 2025 at 14:54

Award Notice
Tender

14 Oct 2024 at 10:01

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Telscombe Town Council has awarded a contract for grounds maintenance services, specifically grass verge cutting in Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean, classified under CPV code 77314000. The procurement process was managed using a limited method, involving competitive quotations below the threshold. The tender, identified as "TTC 25-27," was published on 14th October 2024, with tenders submitted by 1st November 2024. The contract was awarded to Countrymans Contractors on 20th November 2024, and it will commence on 1st April 2025, running until 31st December 2027. The contract's total value is £35,520, equating to an annual cost of £11,840, covering 4 to 6 cuts annually with or without collection. The scope provides flexibility for areas to be added or removed from the schedule.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in grounds maintenance services. Businesses equipped with the necessary resources to handle regular grass cutting and maintenance will find this contract appealing due to its fixed-price nature and clearly defined requirements. Participating in this contract allows businesses to secure steady work over a multi-year period, fostering growth through consistent revenue. Positioned in the South East of England, this tender may particularly benefit local contractors aiming to expand their service footprint within the region. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to compete, as the tender process has been designed to be inclusive and accessible for such businesses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Grass Verge Cutting Contract

Notice Description

Telscombe Town Council is inviting fixed price tenders for grass verge cutting in Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean. We are seeking prices for 4 options as follows:- 4 cuts and collect; 4 cuts & no collection; 6 cuts and collect; 6 cuts no collection. The details can be found on our website:- https://www.telscombetowncouncil.gov.uk/grass-verge-cutting-tender-2/ Following consideration of the tenders at a Council meeting in November, the Town Council will make a decision as to which option to proceed with. The successful contractor will be notified by 31st December 2024 and will be responsible for carrying out the works in the specification document forming part of the invitation to tender. The cutting is to take place between 1st of April and 31st October annually. Telscombe Town Council reserves the right to remove any area from the schedule at any time. Areas may be added to the schedule by negotiation. Tenders can be delivered by post or emailed as follows:- Stella Newman, Telscombe Town Council, Telscombe Civic Centre, 260 South Coast Road, Telscombe Cliffs, E Sussex, BN10 7ES stella.newman@telscombetowncouncil.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8a3dfaa4-c29b-4ee1-9b43-eb8b92a5b922
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d9f0a3b-3541-44b7-abe7-8be6e12d4438
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,520 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Dec 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TELSCOMBE TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TELSCOMBE CLIFFS
Postcode
BN10 7ES
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COUNTRYMANS CONTRACTORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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