--- title: "Grounds Maintenance" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-49cea77b-b7dd-4664-b44e-cf5ed46df514" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-49cea77b-b7dd-4664-b44e-cf5ed46df514" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-49cea77b-b7dd-4664-b44e-cf5ed46df514.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-49cea77b-b7dd-4664-b44e-cf5ed46df514.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KINGSKERSWELL PARISH COUNCIL" published: "2025-01-24" --- # Grounds Maintenance Buyer: KINGSKERSWELL PARISH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-49cea77b-b7dd-4664-b44e-cf5ed46df514 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-49cea77b-b7dd-4664-b44e-cf5ed46df514) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-49cea77b-b7dd-4664-b44e-cf5ed46df514.json) ## Summary Kingskerswell Parish Council has issued a tender titled "Grounds Maintenance," focusing on the maintenance of playing fields, vegetation, and green spaces. This contract, identified as GM 2025-2028, falls within the industry categories of repair and maintenance services of playground equipment, planting and maintenance of green areas, sports fields maintenance, tree pruning and hedge trimming, and refuse disposal and treatment. This open procurement process, published on 24th January 2025, invites bids from interested parties by 6th March 2025. The contract will commence on 1st April 2025 and end on 31st March 2028 in Newton Abbot, England (postal code TQ12 5HB), with a projected value of £20,000 GBP. This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) specialising in grounds maintenance and related services. The scope includes regular grass cutting, playground equipment inspections, and refuse collection, as well as additional emergency call-outs, making it ideal for businesses with expertise in comprehensive grounds care and maintenance operations. Successful bidders will benefit from a steady stream of work and the potential to build a strong partnership with the local council, contributing to the upkeep and safety of public green spaces and recreational areas. ## Notice Playing Fields, Vegetation and Green Spaces The contractor will cut the grass across the totality of the playing fields with commercial ride on mowers, including cricket outfields and the Children's Play Parks Fortnightly from Apr to Sept Monthly for the rest of the year This cutting can be increased to weekly if prior notification is given through the identification of any planned sporting events or matches on any fixture lists or where there is a requirement for a specific height of grass cutting for the fixture to be played safely The contractor will additionally cut and maintain all the recreation ground banks, hedges and boundaries. This cut would normally be conducted a min twice yearly in Jan and Sep. This would include cutting and trimming back all hedges and trees (including obstructive or dangerous branches) around the perimeter and in the play areas Play Park and Equipment Inspections The contractor will undertake weekly inspections of all Children's Play areas, adult gym and static apparatus such as the MUGA. These inspections will be conducted in accordance with ROSPA guidance and best practice The weekly inspections will be conducted by a member of the contractor's staff who is ROSPA Level 1 trained. The weekly inspections will produce A completed electronic copy of the Kingskerswell Parish Council inspection schedule Photos of any issues or concerns identified during the inspection Both the schedule and the weekly pictures will be passed by email to (third party) and the Clerk. Third Party will compile these weekly Level 1 inspections to underpin and inform both their responsibility for all aspects of apparatus repairs and their Quarterly ROSPA Level 2 inspections The contractor will not be required to undertake any playground apparatus repairs including soft closure entry gates. But will have a contractual responsibility to ensure (Third Party) is informed of any issue weekly. Refuse Collection Alongside a general litter collection, the contractor agrees to empty the twelve waste bins located at The Playing Fields and Kerswell Downs on a twice weekly basis, which will include: The emptying of the 7 general waste bins, including the replacement of a new black refuse sack The emptying of the 5 dog waste bins, including the replacement of a new black refuse sack. The full black sacks will then be taken to the three Pavilion wheelie bins (Recycling, General Waste and Dog Waste) and placed in the appropriate container. The black sacks containing dog waste will be placed in a yellow sanitary sack before being placed into the yellow dog waste bin. Only yellow waste sacks will be supplied by Kingskerswell Parish Council. Additional Call Outs and Payments The contractor will attempt to meet any additional or emergency call outs for any activity, with their ground care remit. To apply and for further information including site visits contact Mrs J Thompson on info@kingskerswell-pc.gov.uk by the deadline date of 6th March 2025 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e64946c4-435d-4a7e-937c-740950b6bd5c | | 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 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2025 | | 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 | £20,000 | | 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 | KINGSKERSWELL PARISH COUNCIL | | Locality | NEWTON ABBOT | | Post town | Torquay | | Postcode | TQ12 5HB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon | | ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC | | Local authority | Teignbridge | | Electoral ward | Kerswell-with-Combe | | Westminster constituency | Newton Abbot | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 50870000 - Repair and maintenance services of playground equipment - 77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas - 77320000 - Sports fields maintenance services - 77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming - 90510000 - Refuse disposal and treatment ## Release History - 24 Jan 2025 at 11:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e64946c4-435d-4a7e-937c-740950b6bd5c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e64946c4-435d-4a7e-937c-740950b6bd5c 24th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.kingskerswell-pc.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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