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title: "Grass Verge Cutting Contract"
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# Grass Verge Cutting Contract

Buyer: TELSCOMBE TOWN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8a3dfaa4-c29b-4ee1-9b43-eb8b92a5b922

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## Summary

Telscombe Town Council has awarded a contract for grounds maintenance services, specifically grass verge cutting in Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean, classified under CPV code 77314000. The procurement process was managed using a limited method, involving competitive quotations below the threshold. The tender, identified as "TTC 25-27," was published on 14th October 2024, with tenders submitted by 1st November 2024. The contract was awarded to Countrymans Contractors on 20th November 2024, and it will commence on 1st April 2025, running until 31st December 2027. The contract's total value is £35,520, equating to an annual cost of £11,840, covering 4 to 6 cuts annually with or without collection. The scope provides flexibility for areas to be added or removed from the schedule.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in grounds maintenance services. Businesses equipped with the necessary resources to handle regular grass cutting and maintenance will find this contract appealing due to its fixed-price nature and clearly defined requirements. Participating in this contract allows businesses to secure steady work over a multi-year period, fostering growth through consistent revenue. Positioned in the South East of England, this tender may particularly benefit local contractors aiming to expand their service footprint within the region. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to compete, as the tender process has been designed to be inclusive and accessible for such businesses.

## Notice

Telscombe Town Council is inviting fixed price tenders for grass verge cutting in Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean. We are seeking prices for 4 options as follows:- 4 cuts and collect; 4 cuts & no collection; 6 cuts and collect; 6 cuts no collection. The details can be found on our website:- https://www.telscombetowncouncil.gov.uk/grass-verge-cutting-tender-2/ Following consideration of the tenders at a Council meeting in November, the Town Council will make a decision as to which option to proceed with. The successful contractor will be notified by 31st December 2024 and will be responsible for carrying out the works in the specification document forming part of the invitation to tender. The cutting is to take place between 1st of April and 31st October annually. Telscombe Town Council reserves the right to remove any area from the schedule at any time. Areas may be added to the schedule by negotiation. Tenders can be delivered by post or emailed as follows:- Stella Newman, Telscombe Town Council, Telscombe Civic Centre, 260 South Coast Road, Telscombe Cliffs, E Sussex, BN10 7ES stella.newman@telscombetowncouncil.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d9f0a3b-3541-44b7-abe7-8be6e12d4438 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,520 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TELSCOMBE TOWN COUNCIL |
| Locality | TELSCOMBE CLIFFS |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN10 7ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Lewes |
| Electoral ward | East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs |
| Westminster constituency | Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COUNTRYMANS CONTRACTORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2025 at 14:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d9f0a3b-3541-44b7-abe7-8be6e12d4438
- 14 Oct 2024 at 10:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90a68f9b-152e-45d2-9e77-c35a1666cfba

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d9f0a3b-3541-44b7-abe7-8be6e12d4438
  12th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90a68f9b-152e-45d2-9e77-c35a1666cfba
  14th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5718b43b-92ac-4abf-8b53-92cbf3e7313a
  Tender documents including maps and additional information.
- https://www.telscombetowncouncil.gov.uk/grass-verge-cutting-tender-2/
  Tender document, maps and additional information.

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