Tender

GROUNDS MAINTENANCE CONTRACT

THATCHAM TOWN COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Thatcham Town Council is currently inviting expressions of interest for the Grounds Maintenance Contract, titled "GROUNDS MAINTENANCE CONTRACT," with a focus on miscellaneous repair and maintenance services. This tender is part of an open procurement process, allowing for broad participation, and is located in Thatcham, West Berkshire. Interested parties must submit their expressions of interest to the Council by 31st July 2021, for work that encompasses grass and hedge maintenance, litter cleansing, and related services across various public sites in the area. The contract period is set to commence on 4th January 2022 and will run until 31st December 2024, with an estimated contract value of £150,000.

This procurement opportunity signifies a valuable chance for businesses specialising in environmental services, landscaping, and maintenance to engage in a long-term contract with a local authority committed to sustainability and ecological diversity. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the Council seeks a partner capable of collaborating on innovative land management practices. This contract could help businesses enhance their visibility and provide a steady income stream through public sector work in the sustainable services sector.

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Notice Title

GROUNDS MAINTENANCE CONTRACT

Notice Description

Thatcham Town Council is inviting expressions of interest from companies interested in tendering for its Grounds Maintenance Contract. The contract requires: grass & hedge maintenance, cleansing (litter picking, litter bins, dog bins) and similar, at a variety of sites across Thatcham in West Berkshire, including Public Open Spaces, Children's Play Areas, Allotment site and a Cemetery. Thatcham Town Council is looking for a company that will complement its aim for carbon neutrality, with the enthusiasm and flexibility to work in partnership to develop and enhance land management processes to support environmental and ecological diversity. From the expressions of interest a shortlist of companies will be invited to submit a full tender. Submit your expression of interest to town.clerk@thatchamtowncouncil.gov.uk before 23rd July 2021.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f6a6d43-fca5-46c9-a1d3-4ecaf0467526
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2024 2-3 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
THATCHAM TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ms. Mel Taylor
Contact Email
town.clerk@thatchamtowncouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01635 863592

Buyer Location

Locality
THATCHAM
Postcode
RG18 3HF
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Thatcham North East
Westminster Constituency
Newbury

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