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title: "Hertford Town Council Grounds Maintenance Contract"
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buyer: "HERTFORD TOWN COUNCIL"
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# Hertford Town Council Grounds Maintenance Contract

Buyer: HERTFORD TOWN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6ec7930c-18c9-42d5-8670-b34acd602c74

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## Summary

The Hertford Town Council is inviting tenders for the Grounds Maintenance Contract for two public open spaces in Hertford. The contract will span from 1st September 2024 to 31st August 2027. The procurement stage is currently at the Tender stage, with a tender deadline of 31st May 2024 at 12 noon. The industry category for this contract is Recreational, cultural and sporting services.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses experienced in grounds maintenance services for public open spaces to secure a contract with the Hertford Town Council. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate. The procurement method being followed is an Open Procedure below the threshold, indicating a competitive opportunity for eligible businesses to bid for the contract.

## Notice

Hertford Town Council invites tenders for the Grounds Maintenance for two sites (see site maps in section 5) and Schedule of Works (section 4) in Hertford for a 3 year period commencing on 1st September 2024 to 31st August 2027. Tenders are invited from suitably qualified and experienced providers who must be able to demonstrate a proven track record of providing grounds maintenance services within public open spaces. The tender is divided into 2 lots as referenced in the schedule of works and site plans: Lot 1 is for amenity grass cutting and hedge cutting across two sites (Hertford Castle grounds and Iron Drive open space) Lot 2 is for path sweeping, leaf clearance, maintenance of the shrub, rose and herbaceous borders and box mown grass areas in the Hertford Castle grounds only. Tenders should be sent by post or delivered by hand in a sealed envelope marked 'Private and Confidential -Tender for Grounds Maintenance' to: Joseph Whelan - Town Clerk Hertford Town Council Hertford Castle Hertford SG14 1HR To arrive no later than 12 noon on 31st May 2024 Tenders received after this time will not be considered.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c66658e3-a887-4db2-847a-355c986b42b8 |
| 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 | 10 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | HERTFORD TOWN COUNCIL |
| Locality | HERTFORD |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG14 1HR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | East Hertfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Hertford Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Hertford and Stortford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 10 May 2024 at 14:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c66658e3-a887-4db2-847a-355c986b42b8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c66658e3-a887-4db2-847a-355c986b42b8
  10th May 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e5817cc7-5f8a-41f4-9fcc-1be57dfbf019
  Invitation to Tender

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