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title: "GROUNDS MAINTENANCE CONTRACT"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THATCHAM TOWN COUNCIL"
published: "2024-10-24"
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# GROUNDS MAINTENANCE CONTRACT

Buyer: THATCHAM TOWN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-03049198-557b-472c-8f5b-e3ad314c50a1

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## Summary

Thatcham Town Council is inviting expressions of interest from companies for its Grounds Maintenance Contract, covering a variety of sites in Thatcham, West Berkshire. The contract involves grass and hedge maintenance, litter and dog bin management, and other related tasks. This open procedure is set in the industry category of miscellaneous repair and maintenance services and seeks to support the council's carbon neutrality goals. The deadline for expressions of interest is 14th November 2024, and the contract period will run from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses focused on environmental sustainability and grounds maintenance to secure a long-term contract. It's particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), as the council seeks partners able to contribute to enhancing ecological diversity. With a potential contract value of £540,000, businesses that are adaptable and enthusiastic about land management innovations will find this a valuable opportunity for growth and partnership with a forward-thinking local authority.

## Notice

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 Place.Manager@thatchamtowncouncil.gov.uk before 14th November 2024.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a6118d5-8d14-4a56-af1e-90b449e8b07e |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £540,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THATCHAM TOWN COUNCIL |
| Locality | THATCHAM |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG18 3HF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | West Berkshire |
| Electoral ward | Thatcham North East |
| Westminster constituency | Newbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 24 Oct 2024 at 13:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a6118d5-8d14-4a56-af1e-90b449e8b07e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a6118d5-8d14-4a56-af1e-90b449e8b07e
  24th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ef75b990-70e5-4645-80b5-ba838bfd74d6
  Specification for Scheduled Works
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b72b4484-ee46-4815-ac95-a03a9b874582
  Site Profiles
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5e59fe3a-699f-4ddd-887c-a30815d59292
  Summary of Grounds Maintenance
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7cfad576-0583-42e1-8ac8-d9f82885c3cc
  Summary of Bins Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/519c8faf-c823-47fc-afe2-bec645f24034
  Guidelines for Shrubs

## Notice URLs

- http://www.thatchamtowncouncil.gov.uk

## Provenance

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