Tender

Thrapston Town Council Grounds and Amenities Maintenance

THRAPSTON TOWN COUNCIL

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TenderAmendment

08 Nov 2022 at 12:17

Tender

04 Nov 2022 at 11:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Thrapston Town Council has issued a tender for Grounds and Amenities Maintenance services, classified under the Horticultural services category. The contract, worth £150,000, will last for three years starting in April 2023. The application process is by competitive tender, and the closing date is 12 noon on Thursday 22nd December 2022. The tender is open to SMEs and is suitable for businesses offering horticultural maintenance services.

This procurement opportunity by Thrapston Town Council presents a chance for businesses in the services sector, particularly those specializing in grounds maintenance and horticultural services, to expand their operations. The competitive quotation process below the threshold allows SMEs to participate, offering a fair chance to secure a multi-year contract with the council. With a tangible contract value and specific contract period, eligible businesses can tailor their proposals to meet the council's requirements and potentially secure a long-term partnership.

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Notice Title

Thrapston Town Council Grounds and Amenities Maintenance

Notice Description

Thrapston is a small market town in North Northamptonshire, England. It was the headquarters of the former East Northamptonshire district, and at the time of the 2011 census, had a population of 6,239. Recent years have seen a steady growth in the town with good communications via the A14 and A45. The town sits on the River Nene and is fortunate in having a good deal of open spaces for residents to enjoy. Green spaces, verges, parks and woods are maintained under contract with the contractors, working closely with the council's facilities team. The Grounds Maintenance contract is for three years starting in April 2023. The application process is by competitive tender and all details of the scope of the work, how to apply and the conditions of tender are contained in the documents attached. The details can also be found on the town web site https://www.thrapstontowncouncil.gov.uk/tenders.html Additional information: Please note tenders submitted electronically will NOT be accepted. Tenders must be submitted to the town office in writing. Please see Section 1 of the tender document for further details. Closing date is strictly 12 noon on Thursday 22nd December 2022.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/010e4fdc-6f03-414d-a22d-d5e9db5ec5d4
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (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

77300000 - Horticultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 2022Expired
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
THRAPSTON TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KETTERING
Postcode
NN14 4JJ
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)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Thrapston
Westminster Constituency
Corby and East Northamptonshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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