--- title: "Grounds Maintenance Contract 2020-2023" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-28915c71-4ed7-41a0-98bf-6866195391c7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-28915c71-4ed7-41a0-98bf-6866195391c7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-28915c71-4ed7-41a0-98bf-6866195391c7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-28915c71-4ed7-41a0-98bf-6866195391c7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "COSBY PARISH COUNCIL" published: "2020-01-28" --- # Grounds Maintenance Contract 2020-2023 Buyer: COSBY PARISH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-28915c71-4ed7-41a0-98bf-6866195391c7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-28915c71-4ed7-41a0-98bf-6866195391c7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-28915c71-4ed7-41a0-98bf-6866195391c7.json) ## Summary Cosby Parish Council is seeking tenders for the Grounds Maintenance Contract covering the period from 1st April 2020 to 31st March 2023. This contract is classified under the services category related to the maintenance of green areas and will take place in Cosby, England. Tenders must be submitted by Friday, 14th February 2020, and the contract award is expected to be made by Friday, 28th February 2020. The procurement process is initiated as a limited method using competitive quotations, with a contract value estimated between £10,000 and £50,000. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in grounds maintenance services, including those with expertise in green area management, tree pruning, and hedgerow maintenance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, given the requirement for demonstrable experience and modern equipment. Companies capable of providing sustainable practices and responding to ad-hoc requests will have a distinct advantage in this competitive procurement process. ## Notice Cosby Parish Council are inviting tenders for the Parish of Cosby Grounds Maintenance contract for the period 1st April 2020 to 31st March 2023. Tenders are invited from suitably qualified and experienced providers who must be able to demonstrate both a proven track record of providing a mixed grounds maintenance service within public open spaces and the resilience, modern equipment and sustainability to undertake a three-year term of supply with the potential for extension. Under the terms of the Audit Regulations and the Council's Standing Orders, I am required to seek more than one tender for the contract and this invitation is being advertised through the Public Sector Contracts Finder plus direct invitations to tender and advertising on the Cosby Parish Council website. Outline contract requirements: Mowing of agreed open space areas and removal of grass cuttings on a fortnightly cycle throughout the contract season. Flailing of hedgerows and strimming of footpaths Litter picking in the playground areas of Victory Park prior to mowing Removal of low hanging branches impeding mechanical equipment or presenting a health and safety risk to members of the public. Trees in grassed areas should have a "fairy rings" retained throughout the mowing season unless becoming unsightly. Strimming or mowing up to tree bark to be avoided. Where flowering bulbs are present, mowing to be avoided until foliage die-back. Annual removal (by request) and environmental disposal of Cosby Brook vegetation Ad-hoc requests on a chargeable basis within the suppliers' capabilities Key contact and full public liability insurance. Modern and well-maintained equipment with fully trained staff Tender process: Tenders should be submitted no later than Friday 14th February 2020 in a sealed envelope bearing "Confidential Tender" on the front to Mr Les Phillimore Parish Manager 76 Springwell Lane Whetstone Leicester LE8 6LT Members of Cosby Parish Council will consider tenders during w/c 17th February 2020 with the contract award expected to be made no later than Friday 28th February 2020. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6828fa1c-2efc-4074-a0a0-1fe8aeaf4ed5 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Jan 2020 | | Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | 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 | COSBY PARISH COUNCIL | | Locality | COSBY | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE8 6LT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | | Local authority | Blaby | | Electoral ward | Cosby & South Whetstone | | Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas - 77320000 - Sports fields maintenance services - 77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming ## Release History - 28 Jan 2020 at 13:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6828fa1c-2efc-4074-a0a0-1fe8aeaf4ed5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6828fa1c-2efc-4074-a0a0-1fe8aeaf4ed5 28th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3c0466fa-2d78-4e57-9df4-f561bcefbb0e Grounds Maintenance Contract - Full details ## Notice URLs - http://www.cosbyparishcouncil.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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