Tender

Grass cutting Contract

MARKET RASEN TOWN COUNCIL

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Tender

24 Nov 2023 at 12:33

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Market Rasen Town Council is seeking a contractor for a three-year grass cutting contract covering various sites in Market Rasen. The contract, valued at £25,000, will commence in March 2024 and has a tender deadline of December 14, 2023. This procurement falls under the category of grounds maintenance services and is open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender by Market Rasen Town Council presents an opportunity for businesses involved in grounds maintenance services to secure a long-term contract with a local authority. Companies specialising in horticultural practices and landscaping are well-suited to compete for this tender. The Council emphasises the importance of maintaining high aesthetic standards across the specified areas, providing a clear scope for businesses to demonstrate their expertise and contribute to the local community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Grass cutting Contract

Notice Description

Market Rasen Town Council aims to maintain a high standard for the aesthetics on the land that it owns. The works described in this specification are to be executed by the contractor in a manner that continues this aim. In general, what is required are the best horticultural practices; the creation and maintenance of visually pleasing horticultural features, and the maintenance of rigorous standards of discipline, cleanliness and tidiness. TYPE AND TERM OF CONTRACT Market Rasen Town Council will be awarding a contract for grass cutting of the following areas: * Bell Playing Field, Jamieson Bridge Street, Market Rasen * Mill Road Playing Field, Mill Road, Market Rasen * Old Police Station, Dear Street, Market Rasen * Town Green, Off Beechers Way, Market Rasen * De Aston Field, Willingham Road, Market Rasen The contract will be awarded for a period of three years commencing March 2024. The Council reserves the right to cancel or withdraw from the selection and evaluation process at any stage. The Contractor by submitting their tender for the works agrees to comply with all conditions as specified herein.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0453295-ffcc-4a10-899c-b645e28ae2f8
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

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

CPV Codes

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2024 - 31 Oct 2026 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
MARKET RASEN TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Anna Lawson
Contact Email
townclerk@marketrasentc.co.uk
Contact Phone
01673842479

Buyer Location

Locality
MARKET RASEN
Postcode
LN8 3HT
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Lindsey
Electoral Ward
Market Rasen
Westminster Constituency
Gainsborough

Further Information

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