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title: "Bassingbourn-cum-Kneesworth Grass Cutting Contract"
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# Bassingbourn-cum-Kneesworth Grass Cutting Contract

Buyer: BASSINGBOURN CUM KNEESWORTH PARISH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2f7bf52f-df83-4bd1-ab2e-a0d464cc7267

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## Summary

Bassingbourn-cum-Kneesworth Parish Council is seeking a qualified contractor for the complete grounds maintenance of the village areas under an open procedure, with quotations due by 5.00pm on Monday, 16th December 2024. The contract, valued at £52,500, will begin on 1st March 2025 and run for a three-year term, ending on 28th February 2028. Interested contractors must provide necessary documentation, including proof of liability insurance worth £10,000,000, and may participate in a guided village tour on 8th November 2024 for site familiarisation. Located in South Cambridgeshire, this tender falls under Land Management Services with additional responsibilities for park and sports field maintenance, weed clearance, and hedge trimming.

This tender presents an excellent growth opportunity for businesses specialising in grounds and park maintenance services, particularly those with experience handling comprehensive village maintenance contracts. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, given the project's open nature and manageable scope, fitting well below threshold limits. The competition for this contract could benefit entities able to demonstrate reliability, comprehensive service offerings, and robust insurance credentials. A successful bid could enhance business portfolios with governmental contracts and build a reputable connection with the Parish Council.

## Notice

Closing date/time for submission of quotations: Monday 16th December 2024 at 5.00pm. No quotes will be accepted after this deadline. Quotations can be submitted earlier than the above date. All quotations received by the deadline will be opened on 17th December 2024. Quotations should be submitted in a plain sealed envelope for the attention of the Parish Clerk to the address provided, marked with only the quote title and reference number. Email bids will not be accepted. Prospective contractors must not contact councillors or staff to encourage or support their tender outside the prescribed process. If a contractor is found to have done this, they will be removed from the tender process. OVERVIEW OF BASSINGBOURN-CUM-KNEESWORTH Bassingbourn cum Kneesworth is in the South Cambridgeshire district of Cambridgeshire, England, 14 miles south-west of Cambridge and just north of Royston, Hertfordshire. Since the 1960s the parish contains the villages of Bassingbourn and Kneesworth. Bassingbourn-cum-Kneesworth Parish Council (hereafter BKPC) is responsible for the direct provision and management of village facilities, including services to the community, many of which are provided through contractors. INFORMATION FOR BIDDERS BKPC is looking for a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to provide complete grounds maintenance for village areas, as specified in this Invitation to Tender, contract commencing on 1st March 2025. The contract is for a 3-year term. BKPC requires a level of liability insurance to the value of PS10,000,000. Bidders are required to confirm adherence to this level and enclose a copy of their insurance certificate at the time of bid submission. Failure to provide this evidence, may result the bid being rejected. Submission and evaluation of quotations will be a single stage process. Potential bidders may ask questions or seek clarification of the contract terms during the bidding period. Any questions or clarification needed should be put in writing to the Parish Clerk (parishclerk@bassingbournparishcouncil.gov.uk) and their questions will be answered in writing. It should be noted that questions and answers to those questions will be posted on the Parish Council's website. In addition, any potential bidder who wishes to take advantage of a tour of the village and area in question may meet with the Parish Clerk and a Councillor on 8th November at 10.00am. To join the tour please email the Parish Clerk. The contractor will complete and return the 'Bid Return Form' along with supporting information requested. Any omission in the detailed costs or supporting information required may result in the bid being rejected.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7203564c-de28-48c3-a1c3-51ee004007b1 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2025 - 28 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £52,500 |
| 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 | BASSINGBOURN CUM KNEESWORTH PARISH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BASSINGBOURN |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG8 5LD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | South Cambridgeshire |
| Electoral ward | Bassingbourn |
| Westminster constituency | South Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 70 - Real estate services
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 70332100 - Land management services
- 77312000 - Weed-clearance services
- 77313000 - Parks maintenance services
- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services
- 77320000 - Sports fields maintenance services
- 77342000 - Hedge trimming

## Release History

- 1 Nov 2024 at 14:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7203564c-de28-48c3-a1c3-51ee004007b1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7203564c-de28-48c3-a1c3-51ee004007b1
  1st November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e88c39b6-484a-497a-8880-5698e076bf9b
  Bassingbourn-cum-Kneesworth Parish Council Invitation to tender Quote Reference Number: BKPC-2025/2028 Section 2 must be completed and returned for the bid to be accepted.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6a03d73f-e290-46cf-8969-a48bffe2f736
  In addition to returning section 2 of the invitation to tender document, this form must be completed and requested information returned by the bidder for their quotation to be accepted.
- https://bassingbournparishcouncil.gov.uk/our-parish-council/grass-cutting-contract-2025/
  Full invitation to tender documentation can be found on the Parish Council website.

## Notice URLs

- https://bassingbournparishcouncil.gov.uk/

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