--- title: "Thrapston Town Council Grounds and Amenities Maintenance" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8b1bd274-b72a-4843-8657-f8c766c86b2b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8b1bd274-b72a-4843-8657-f8c766c86b2b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8b1bd274-b72a-4843-8657-f8c766c86b2b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8b1bd274-b72a-4843-8657-f8c766c86b2b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THRAPSTON TOWN COUNCIL" published: "2022-11-08" --- # Thrapston Town Council Grounds and Amenities Maintenance Buyer: THRAPSTON TOWN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8b1bd274-b72a-4843-8657-f8c766c86b2b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8b1bd274-b72a-4843-8657-f8c766c86b2b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8b1bd274-b72a-4843-8657-f8c766c86b2b.json) ## Summary The Thrapston Town Council has issued a tender for Grounds and Amenities Maintenance services, classified under the Horticultural services category. The contract, worth £150,000, will last for three years starting in April 2023. The application process is by competitive tender, and the closing date is 12 noon on Thursday 22nd December 2022. The tender is open to SMEs and is suitable for businesses offering horticultural maintenance services. This procurement opportunity by Thrapston Town Council presents a chance for businesses in the services sector, particularly those specializing in grounds maintenance and horticultural services, to expand their operations. The competitive quotation process below the threshold allows SMEs to participate, offering a fair chance to secure a multi-year contract with the council. With a tangible contract value and specific contract period, eligible businesses can tailor their proposals to meet the council's requirements and potentially secure a long-term partnership. ## Notice Thrapston is a small market town in North Northamptonshire, England. It was the headquarters of the former East Northamptonshire district, and at the time of the 2011 census, had a population of 6,239. Recent years have seen a steady growth in the town with good communications via the A14 and A45. The town sits on the River Nene and is fortunate in having a good deal of open spaces for residents to enjoy. Green spaces, verges, parks and woods are maintained under contract with the contractors, working closely with the council's facilities team. The Grounds Maintenance contract is for three years starting in April 2023. The application process is by competitive tender and all details of the scope of the work, how to apply and the conditions of tender are contained in the documents attached. The details can also be found on the town web site https://www.thrapstontowncouncil.gov.uk/tenders.html Additional information: Please note tenders submitted electronically will NOT be accepted. Tenders must be submitted to the town office in writing. Please see Section 1 of the tender document for further details. Closing date is strictly 12 noon on Thursday 22nd December 2022. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/010e4fdc-6f03-414d-a22d-d5e9db5ec5d4 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Nov 2022 | | Submission deadline | 22 Dec 2022 | | 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 | £150,000 | | 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 | THRAPSTON TOWN COUNCIL | | Locality | KETTERING | | Post town | Northampton | | Postcode | NN14 4JJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire | | Local authority | North Northamptonshire | | Electoral ward | Thrapston | | Westminster constituency | Corby and East Northamptonshire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77300000 - Horticultural services ## Release History - 8 Nov 2022 at 12:17 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/010e4fdc-6f03-414d-a22d-d5e9db5ec5d4 - 4 Nov 2022 at 11:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/010e4fdc-6f03-414d-a22d-d5e9db5ec5d4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/010e4fdc-6f03-414d-a22d-d5e9db5ec5d4 8th November 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6e66bacf-b59d-49c3-998c-b37ce2420bf1 Invitation to tender with all relevant details re: scope of the work and tender conditions. - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eb617ff8-a07e-4813-8cfb-bf916fbfef57 Maps showing mowing areas for green spaces. - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/555d8cc6-76e5-4d09-bcfb-33cef937d71d Maps showing mowing areas for verges. - https://www.thrapstontowncouncil.gov.uk/tenders.html All documents available from town web site. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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