Tender

Grounds Maintenance

BIDDULPH TOWN COUNCIL

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Tender

30 Mar 2022 at 16:11

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Biddulph Town Council is seeking tenders for a Grounds Maintenance contract, which encompasses the upkeep of the Biddulph Burial Grounds across three sites in Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands. This contract, valued at £10,000, will be active from 2nd May 2022 until 31st March 2025. The tender period closes on 11th April 2022. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing a broad range of suppliers to participate, and the industry category falls under agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services (CPV code: 77000000).

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in grounds maintenance and horticultural services. Companies that can deliver quality services such as grass cutting, hedge management, and general site maintenance, while demonstrating relevant experience and compliance with health and safety regulations, would be particularly suited for this contract. Engaging in this tender can help businesses expand their portfolio, gain valuable local contracts, and enhance their reputation within the community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Grounds Maintenance

Notice Description

Biddulph Town Council takes pride in the maintenance of the Biddulph Burial Grounds. The sites play a significant part in the lives of residents and the wider community. Maintenance responsibilities cover three sites: 1. the closed burial ground at St Lawrence's Church; 2. the Town Burial Ground behind the church site; and, 3. the new Woodhouse Burial Ground, which links via a wooded area known locally as the Bateman Walk. Biddulph Town Council is seeking a professional and qualified company that can deliver an exceptional value for money service. Tenders should include costs for: * Grass cutting; * Hedge and low branch management; * Management of wooded areas (Bateman Walk); * General maintenance of the site, including treatment of weeds and removal of rubbish (including wreaths, as appropriate); * Backfilling graves to remove excessive undulations and management of the soil store. In addition, please provide the following information: * Name and contact details for your organisation. * Organisation information: sole trader, public limited company, etc. * Are there any court actions and/ or tribunal hearings outstanding against your organisation which relate to the provision of this contract? * Please confirm that you hold Public Liability, Personal Liability and Professional Indemnity Insurance, and the value of this cover. * Current staffing levels and ability to undertake activities alongside other contractual relationships. * Please confirm whether you propose to provide part or all the proposed service through another organisation. * Previous experience of providing contracts of a similar nature; provision of two relevant referees. * Include details of relevant training completed within the previous two years. * Outline your approach to the protection of information when providing your services. * A copy of your organisation's Health and Safety at Work Policy, to include site specific risk assessment and method statement. * A copy of your organisation's Equality and Diversity Policy.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc87e223-904d-4219-b967-6fbf006c2a5e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 May 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 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
BIDDULPH TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sarah Haydon
Contact Email
office@biddulph-tc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01782498480

Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE-ON-TRENT
Postcode
ST8 6AR
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Staffordshire Moorlands
Electoral Ward
Biddulph West
Westminster Constituency
Staffordshire Moorlands

Further Information

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