--- title: "Grass-cutting Contract 2017-2020" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-40c5540e-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-40c5540e-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-40c5540e-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-40c5540e-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2017-01-20" --- # Grass-cutting Contract 2017-2020 Buyer: NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-40c5540e-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-40c5540e-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-40c5540e-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary Prudhoe Town Council is currently inviting tenders for the 'Grass-cutting Contract 2017-2020', intended for the maintenance of various grassed areas within Prudhoe, Northumberland (NE42). The tender is part of an open procurement method, with key activities set to take place in late October 2016; tenders must be submitted by 5:00pm on 28th October 2016, with a decision to be communicated by 11th November 2016. This contract, valued at approximately £22,800 for a three-year period, requires contractors to maintain high standards of presentation across specified locations, including sites along Front Street and Station Road. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the grounds maintenance services sector, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their service offerings. Companies equipped to manage public contracts, with relevant certifications such as Public and Employee Liability Insurance, would be well-positioned to compete. Furthermore, those able to conduct site visits and submit competitive pricing for various tasks will have a strong advantage in this procurement process. ## Notice Prudhoe Town Council is inviting tenders for 'Grass-cutting' for the three year period from 2017 - 2020. The specification is detailed below. SPECIFICATION The Town Council has responsibility for the following grassed areas which are the subject of this contract and are located at (1) sites along B6395 Front Street / West Road (2) sites on C255 Station Road (3) sites at or near to the Station Roundabout (junction of A695 Prudhoe bypass with C255 Station Road) (4) sites at the junction of the B6395 West Road with the A695 Prudhoe bypass, and (5) Highfield Park, all as set out in the table accompanying this document. The Council is the body responsible for the maintenance of these locations, save in respect of any statutory responsibility for grass cutting lying with Northumberland County Council as the Highway Authority. The Council requires the Contractor to maintain the specified locations to the highest standards of presentation, cleanliness and tidiness. All work will be carried out within the town of Prudhoe (NE42). Additional information: All contractors are required to carry out an accompanied visit. You are requested to submit separate prices for each of Schedules on Tender Document 2 as required. The successful company will be required to enter into a contract with Prudhoe Town Council and this will require the production of all relevant certification including a Risk Assessment of the work to be carried out and copies of Public and Employee Liability Insurance. You may wish to submit these documents with your tender. VALUE RANGE The contract is estimated to be valued at PS22,800 (for 3 years). PROCUREMENT TIMESCALES Tenders will be acknowledged as received on Friday 28th October. A decision will be made at the meeting of Prudhoe Town Council scheduled for Wednesday 9th November 2016. All parties tendering will be contacted by Friday 11th November with the outcome of the procurement process. Persons or organisations submitting a tender are advised that the canvassing of Councillors or staff either directly or indirectly shall disqualify them from the tendering process. You are also advised that information supplied in this document may be disclosable under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. CLOSING DATE FOR TENDER RETURN All tenders must be received by 5:00pm on Friday 28th October and should be marked 'Private & Confidential' and be delivered in a sealed envelope to: The Clerk to the Council Prudhoe Town Council The Spetchells Centre, 58 Front Street Prudhoe Northumberland NE42 5AA Please note that Tenders will not be accepted electronically. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fe313c7-abb8-423e-aa9e-851b3198be38 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Jan 2017 | | Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £22,800 | | 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 | NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | PRUDHOE | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE42 5AA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland | | Local authority | Northumberland | | Electoral ward | Prudhoe South | | Westminster constituency | Hexham | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services ## Release History - 20 Jan 2017 at 14:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fe313c7-abb8-423e-aa9e-851b3198be38 - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fe313c7-abb8-423e-aa9e-851b3198be38 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fe313c7-abb8-423e-aa9e-851b3198be38 20th January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fb5a84ac-96e7-47c1-baec-b84eae4f4bb7 Grass-cuting Contract Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/84ad1d0f-d7f3-44d3-950a-c48b2feb1a45 Grass-cutting Tender Form - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fefad540-54a2-4a20-a716-3eccd0e58ae0 Grass-cutting Contract Obligations - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3d0a5d5b-28a1-433c-a149-2d5af0e34b2e Grass-cutting Invitation to Tender - http://www.parish-council.com/prudhoe/index.asp?pageid=658260 Procurement Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/702c48ba-6e9d-4e70-965b-27e25e9c0dbc Grass-cuting Contract Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a456940d-f70c-49fb-9bd3-004f04daad80 Grass-cutting Tender Form - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8e65ba70-5485-4379-be7b-3220e6992ef3 Grass-cutting Contract Obligations - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fc5c88bf-103d-44c1-9972-42adfa7f3cb0 Grass-cutting Invitation to Tender ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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