Tender

Grounds Maintenance Contract 2025 - 2028

LYTCHETT MINSTER & UPTON TOWN COUNCIL

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Tender

13 Sep 2024 at 11:53

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lytchett Minster & Upton Town Council is inviting tenders for a Grounds Maintenance Contract for the period of 2025-2028. This open tender process seeks qualified companies to provide services such as maintenance of recreation grounds, grass cutting, cemetery grounds upkeep, and play area inspections in Lytchett Minster and Upton. The contract, commencing on 1 April 2025, will run for three years with an option to extend for an additional two years. Tender submissions must be received by noon on 1 December 2024, with the tender opening scheduled for later that day. The procurement method being used is the open procedure (above threshold) and belongs to the CPV category 77314000 for Grounds Maintenance Services. The primary location for these services is in the South West region of the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for qualified grounds maintenance firms, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), by offering a long-term contract with the potential for renewal. Businesses specialising in comprehensive grounds services such as grass cutting, playground maintenance, and cemetery upkeep will find this contract particularly suitable. Engaging in this procurement process could help businesses establish or solidify their presence within the local government sector, promote growth, and potentially expand their service offerings. Interested parties should ensure compliance with all submission requirements to maximise their chances of securing this lucrative contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Grounds Maintenance Contract 2025 - 2028

Notice Description

Lytchett Minster & Upton Town Council is seeking tenders from suitably qualified and experienced companies to provide a variety of grounds maintenance services in Lytchett Minster and Upton. The contract will commence on 01 April 2025 for 3 years with the option for renewal for year 4 and 5. This contract is being procured under an open tender process. The grounds work includes: * Maintenance of Upton Recreation Ground * Town Council owned land - cutting of grass verges * Lytchett Bay View - grass cutting, various * Upton Cemetery - grounds maintenance (leaf blowing, hedge cutting (interior and exterior)) * Play Area - inspections and grounds maintenance To be considered, written tenders must have been received in a sealed envelope marked PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL by the Clerk to the Council by noon on 1 December 2024. Please write the name of the contract being tendered for (as shown on the cover page of the ITT) on the outside of the envelope which will not be opened until after 1.00 pm on that day by the Clerk (or Deputy Clerk) in the presence of at least one Councillor. The envelope should be delivered to: Clerk to the Council Lytchett Minster and Upton Town Council 1 Moorland Parade Moorland Way Upton Dorset BH16 5JS. The Tender Responses will remain the property of the Council. All submissions must include: A completed Tender Response Form (Appendix 1) A fully priced copy of the Summary of Tender sheet (Appendix 2) A completed copy of the Economic and Financial Standing Questions (Appendix 3). Responses to the Quality Questions (Appendix 4) A completed Anti-Collusion Certificate (Appendix 5) The Council reserves the right to remove elements from the specification in advance of the contract being drawn up and signed between the appointed contractor and the council. Further terms and conditions are included in the specification document and applicants should ensure they have read the document in full. Any enquiries should be directed to: Karen Cane Town Clerk clerk@lytchettminsterandupton-tc.gov.uk 01202 632070

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-acd07094-5f02-4611-a696-b31bee63ffe5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4169ffc8-ca5c-4364-9d3e-505c3d4ae5de
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 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
LYTCHETT MINSTER & UPTON TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
POOLE
Postcode
BH16 5JS
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Lytchett Matravers & Upton
Westminster Constituency
Mid Dorset and North Poole

Further Information

Notice Documents

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