--- title: "Grounds Maintenance, Grass Cutting & Tree Surgery" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-859e659a-50d1-4bfc-b4a9-189d4cc5d6af" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-859e659a-50d1-4bfc-b4a9-189d4cc5d6af" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-859e659a-50d1-4bfc-b4a9-189d4cc5d6af.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-859e659a-50d1-4bfc-b4a9-189d4cc5d6af.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "VIGO PARISH COUNCIL" published: "2023-02-22" --- # Grounds Maintenance, Grass Cutting & Tree Surgery Buyer: VIGO PARISH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-859e659a-50d1-4bfc-b4a9-189d4cc5d6af [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-859e659a-50d1-4bfc-b4a9-189d4cc5d6af) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-859e659a-50d1-4bfc-b4a9-189d4cc5d6af.json) ## Summary The Vigo Parish Council is looking to appoint a contractor for grounds maintenance, grass cutting, and tree surgery works in Vigo Village. The contract, with a value of £60,000 GBP, falls under the CPV code for grounds maintenance services. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period ends on 28th February 2023. The contract period is from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2026. This tender by Vigo Parish Council offers business growth opportunities for contractors experienced in grounds maintenance and tree surgery. Small and medium-sized enterprises are particularly suited to compete for this contract. The contract does not fall under TUPE regulations, and the current work contract expires on 31st March 2023. Subsequent contract price adjustments may reflect cost-of-living increases considered annually by Vigo Parish Council during budget setting discussions in October/November. ## Notice Vigo Parish Council is looking to appoint a Qualified and experienced contractor to carry out grounds maintenance, external maintenance, grass cutting, and tree surgery works on the communal land in Vigo Village (a gross area of 55 hectares) including the Village Green, Play Park and Ball Park. Details of how to apply can be found on our website www.vigo-pc.gov.uk Additional information: Documents Available online at www.vigo-pc.gov.uk : Tender Document Appendix to Tender Document Grass Cutting Maps Grass Cutting Areas Woodland Management & Tree Policy Tree Risk Assessment & Tree Management Policy ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 1. The contract is not subject to TUPE. 2. The people currently carrying out the work are on a fixed term contract which expires on 31st March 2023. 3. The value of the contract on the Contract Finders website is for the annual amount. 4. The terms and conditions of the contract will be taken from the standard JCLI Landscape Maintenance Works Contract. 5. The price for subsequent years may be adjusted to reflect a cost-of-living increase at the discretion of Vigo Parish Council. Any increases will be considered by the Parish Council during their budget setting discussions, which takes place in October / November of each year (to be implemented the following April). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2f3a1f7-e099-427f-a5f7-8f9d836b864a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | 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 | 22 Feb 2023 | | Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £60,000 | | 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 | VIGO PARISH COUNCIL | | Locality | GRAVESEND | | Post town | Dartford | | Postcode | DA13 0TD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway | | Local authority | Gravesham | | Electoral ward | Meopham South & Vigo | | Westminster constituency | Gravesham | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services ## Release History - 22 Feb 2023 at 14:17 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2f3a1f7-e099-427f-a5f7-8f9d836b864a - 7 Feb 2023 at 14:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2f3a1f7-e099-427f-a5f7-8f9d836b864a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2f3a1f7-e099-427f-a5f7-8f9d836b864a 22nd February 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.vigo-pc.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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