Tender

Grounds Maintenance Contractor

NORTH TAWTON TOWN COUNCIL

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Tender

14 Oct 2021 at 11:32

Summary of the contracting process

The North Tawton Town Council is proposing a tender for the "Grounds Maintenance Contractor," which involves a three-year contract to provide various landscaping services in North Tawton, Devon. This procurement falls under the industry category of grounds maintenance services, specifically classified as CPV code 77314000. The procurement method is an open procedure above threshold, with a tender submission deadline set for 14 November 2021. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1 April 2022 and conclude on 31 March 2025, with a project value ranging from £20,000 to £80,000.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in landscaping and grounds maintenance, particularly those that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies capable of providing professional services, including mowing, weed control, and vegetation management, are encouraged to apply. The requirement for Public Liability Insurance and a Health & Safety Policy presents an opportunity for qualified contractors to demonstrate their compliance and expertise, enhancing their prospects for profitability and growth in the public procurement sector.

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Notice Title

Grounds Maintenance Contractor

Notice Description

3 year contract to mow, strim and collect grass, weed control, and vegetation control, in accordance with an approved schedule in North Tawton Devon Contract will be paid monthly on production of invoice. The Contractor must have Public Liability Insurance. (Minimum PS5 million), a copy of which must be supplied. The Contractor must have a Health & Safety Policy. Appropriate protective clothing and safety equipment will be worn at all times. The Contractor must ensure that employees involved in chemical spraying have City and Guilds Based Services (NPTC) Certificate of Competence for chemical spraying, Modules: PA1 - Foundation and PA6A - Hand held applicator - Knapsack. Applicants to apply in writing marked 'CONFIDENTIAL' grass cutting tender, with detailed costing breakdown in accordance with the schedule of works Additional information: Applications to be posted Marked CONFIDENTIAL - GRASS CUTTING TENDER, North Tawton Town Council 14a The Square North Tawton Devon EX20 2EP Further information can be obtained from telephone the Clerk 01837 880121 or email townclerk@northtawtontowncouncil.gov.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9e5fce7-1f49-40a4-83e1-f6ffc1083e05
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, 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
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH TAWTON TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Melanie Bickell
Contact Email
townclerk@northtawtontowncouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01837880121

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTH TAWTON
Postcode
EX20 2EP
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Devon
Electoral Ward
Exbourne
Westminster Constituency
Central Devon

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