Tender

Provision of Allotment Maintenance

YEOVIL TOWN COUNCIL

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09 Jan 2020 at 13:26

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Yeovil Town Council is currently seeking tenders for the "Provision of Allotment Maintenance", aimed at maintaining over 320 allotment plots across 11 sites in Yeovil, South West England. This procurement process is in the tender stage, with a submission deadline of 7th February 2020. The estimated contract value is between £40,000 and £50,000, with the contract expected to commence on 31st March 2020 and run until 31st March 2025. The procurement method is a direct single tender action, which is notably below the threshold for public tendering.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for landscaping and maintenance businesses, especially those with experience in horticulture services. Companies specialising in maintenance of green areas, including strimming, mowing, and other landscaping tasks, would find this tender particularly attractive. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is tailored to accommodate their capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Allotment Maintenance

Notice Description

Yeovil Town Council are seeking quotations for the maintenance of its allotments. There are over 320 plots on 11 sites across Yeovil. Core: Strimming of paths/trackways (including grass pathways separating each plot) at each allotment site on a monthly basis (frequency of strimming required may vary according to circumstances, generally during April to October (dependent on yearly weather conditions), with removal of cuttings. The mowing of grass at Sunningdale Doorstep Green. Turning the water on and off (once a year) at each allotment site. Additional: Weedkilling; rotovation; tree work; hedge cutting; allotment clearance; and any other allotment work not listed. Additional work will be subject to the availability of the contractor and will be charged for on an adhoc basis when work is required.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc999b71-ec21-4cb7-9777-008d77608bd4
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2025 Over 5 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
YEOVIL TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sally Freemantle or Amanda Card
Contact Email
town.clerk@yeovil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01935 382424

Buyer Location

Locality
YEOVIL
Postcode
BA20 1PQ
Post Town
Bath
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Yeovil South
Westminster Constituency
Yeovil

Further Information

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