--- title: "Litter Picking" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6590730f-f717-434e-a114-13a06ed1b4d3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6590730f-f717-434e-a114-13a06ed1b4d3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6590730f-f717-434e-a114-13a06ed1b4d3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6590730f-f717-434e-a114-13a06ed1b4d3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LYDNEY TOWN COUNCIL" published: "2024-09-16" --- # Litter Picking Buyer: LYDNEY TOWN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6590730f-f717-434e-a114-13a06ed1b4d3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6590730f-f717-434e-a114-13a06ed1b4d3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6590730f-f717-434e-a114-13a06ed1b4d3.json) ## Summary Lydney Town Council is inviting tenders for litter picking and related services in Lydney, focusing on maintaining public play areas, cemeteries, and wooded locations, as well as emptying dog fouling bins. The procurement falls under the industry category of litter collection services (CPV 90511300), with the process currently in the tender stage. This open procedure, published on 16th September 2024, involves an end date for tender submissions on 6th December 2024, with the contract period spanning from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2029. The contract location is primarily Lydney, GL15 5DX, within England. Key dates include the start of the contract in April 2025, ensuring all preparatory submissions, such as public liability insurance and certification details, are completed by the tender deadline in December. This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the waste management and environmental services sector, particularly those adept in public space maintenance and litter collection. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find this tender suitable, given the specific requirement for smaller, localised operational capacity. Companies experienced in providing community-based services and equipped with relevant certifications and robust equipment are well-suited to bid. Furthermore, firms can utilise this contract to strengthen their portfolio within public sector projects, forging long-term relationships with local authorities and enhancing their market presence in the region. ## Notice Litter picking, emptying of dog fouling bins, checking for and removing broken glass in public area and occasional sweeping in and around Lydney. Litter Picking * There are 6 play areas to litter pick weekly or twice weekly. * New and Old Cemeteries to litter pick two/three times weekly * The Oaks (wooded area off Allaston Road) to litter pick 3 times a year Dog Fouling Waste Bins * To empty and reline 26 dog fouling bins at various locations around the town (refer to map for locations) weekly. Additional Work * Fit covers to car parking meters before each day of the annual 6 Free Parking Days at two car park sites and remove them at the end of the period. Site Details Primrose Hill Sports Field and Play Area (Twice Weekly) Court Road Play Area (Once Weekly) * Litter pick play area * Check area for broken glass and remove if necessary * Empty and reline with bag 1 litter bin Beauchamp Meadow Play Area (Once Weekly) * Litter pick play area * Check area for broken glass and remove if necessary * Empty and reline with bag 1 litter bin Faller Fields Play Area (Once Weekly) * Litter pick play area * Check area for broken glass and remove if necessary * Empty and reline with bag 1 litter bin Bracken Close Play Area (Once Weekly) * Litter pick play area * Check area for broken glass and remove if necessary Summerleaze Play Area (Once Weekly) * Litter pick play area * Check area for broken glass and remove if necessary * Empty and reline with bag 1 litter bin New and Old Cemeteries (Two/Three Times Weekly) * Litter pick both cemeteries * Put green recycling bins out for collection once a fortnight * Empty and reline 5 litter bins * Note: in busier seasons such as summer months and at Christmas it may be necessary to check and empty the bins three times each week. The Oaks (wooded area off Allaston Road) * Litter pick this area 3 times per year Additional Work * The Council is awarded 6 free parking days within Lydney each year by Forest of Dean District Council for their two car parks situated in Newerne Street and Bream Road. On free parking days covers to be fit over parking meters and removed at the end of each period. Dog Fouling Bins * Empty and reline weekly 26 dog fouling bins at various locations around the town (please refer to map below of locations) * Dog waste must be collected in sealed bags and disposed of at an approved waste disposal facility. Envelopes must be sealed and clearly written in the top left-hand corner "Litter Picking Tender Document - PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL; NOT TO BE OPENED UNTIL FRIDAY 6th DECEMBER 2024". All tenders must be accompanied by: * relevant Public Liability Insurance documentation * certification and training information * details of equipment that will be used to fulfil the contract requirements * two references whose work is of a similar nature will be required; preferably local authority based ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/508e7472-84e4-4f61-9cc1-af05c8b5d4aa | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1 | | 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 | LYDNEY TOWN COUNCIL | | Locality | LYDNEY | | Post town | Gloucester | | Postcode | GL15 5DX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC | | Local authority | Forest of Dean | | Electoral ward | Lydney West & Aylburton | | Westminster constituency | Forest of Dean | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90511300 - Litter collection services ## Release History - 16 Sep 2024 at 16:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/508e7472-84e4-4f61-9cc1-af05c8b5d4aa ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/508e7472-84e4-4f61-9cc1-af05c8b5d4aa 16th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/deb0a280-be2b-43ec-aaa5-41286b5dfe57 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2f2fc547-37e4-4e26-b1fb-c20dd8a60e95 ## Notice URLs - https://lydneytowncouncil.gov.uk/?page_id=3242 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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