Tender

Countryside Management Services

THETFORD TOWN COUNCIL - MAIN NUMBER

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Tender

24 Feb 2017 at 15:46

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Thetford Town Council is seeking to appoint a land management agent to support its legal responsibilities pertaining to the management of commons and green spaces within Thetford. The contract, titled "Countryside Management Services," is set within the services industry category and is expected to span from April 1, 2017, to March 31, 2018. The tender process is currently in the active stage, with a deadline for submitting bids on March 20, 2017. The estimated value of the contract is between £6,000 and £8,000, with an open procurement method being employed for this tender.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in land management, environmental consultancy, and related sectors to expand their operations. Companies that can provide expertise in conservation practices, management of natural habitats, and can offer consultancy services are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Furthermore, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, bolstering their growth through engagement in public service contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Countryside Management Services

Notice Description

Land Management Contract Thetford Town Council 1. Thetford Town Council wishes to appoint a land management agent to help us fulfil our legal duties in relation to managing our commons and green spaces in the town. The contract will be for the financial year April 2017 - March 2018. 2. We are looking for an agent who will help the Town Council to:- * Fulfil our legal responsibilities. * Manage the conservation of natural habitats on our land. * Promote access and involvement of residents * Get best value for services and work in partnership with other agencies. * Build capacity within the Town Council to manage their own sites 3. The Town Council require 20 x 8 hours days of consultancy advice. 4. Performance Indicators * Provide expert environmental advice on the Brecks and support the implementation of current management plans, responding to information requests within 5 working days. * Ensure that the council accesses all available external funds for managing countryside sites and help with completion of HLS claims. * To provide advice on the legal matters relating to countryside management. * To apply for permissions and consents that is required for conservation works. * To help the Town Council establish appropriate livestock grazing by summer 2017. Tender Requirements * A completed application form. * A written statement not exceeding 600 words giving details of your experience of countryside management and how you would you deliver the performance indicators listed above. * A written quote for 20 x 8 hours days of consultancy advice and an hourly rate for additional hours. * Copy of public liability/professional indemnity insurance * An example/copy of your Health & Safety Policy/Risk Assessments/Method Statements * 2 References (commercial/business) Details of Application Process is included in the attachment

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0791b9a-3613-47a4-923f-ba65a9eb0a08
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

70 - Real estate services

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

70332100 - Land management services

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 6-12 months
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
THETFORD TOWN COUNCIL - MAIN NUMBER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
THETFORD
Postcode
IP24 2AT
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Breckland
Electoral Ward
Thetford Castle
Westminster Constituency
South West Norfolk

Further Information

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