--- title: "GROUND MAINTENANCE CONTRACT" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8d767067-0b5f-4dbd-9843-dd401d74725f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8d767067-0b5f-4dbd-9843-dd401d74725f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8d767067-0b5f-4dbd-9843-dd401d74725f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8d767067-0b5f-4dbd-9843-dd401d74725f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "AMESBURY TOWN COUNCIL" published: "2024-11-21" --- # GROUND MAINTENANCE CONTRACT Buyer: AMESBURY TOWN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8d767067-0b5f-4dbd-9843-dd401d74725f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8d767067-0b5f-4dbd-9843-dd401d74725f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8d767067-0b5f-4dbd-9843-dd401d74725f.json) ## Summary Amesbury Town Council is inviting tenders for a ground maintenance contract encompassing grass cutting, line marking of sports pitches, low-lying tree maintenance, and hedge and shrub maintenance. This 3-year contract, worth between £80,000 and £100,000, will begin on 1st April 2025 and conclude on 31st March 2028. The project is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender is in the horticultural services industry, and the procurement stage is currently active, with the deadline for submissions set for 2nd January 2025. An open procedure above the threshold has been adopted as the procurement method to ensure competitive bidding. This tender provides ample opportunities for businesses specializing in horticultural services, particularly those offering quality maintenance solutions at value for money. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, although voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are not specifically targeted. Prospective contractors should demonstrate best practices and readiness to handle additional ad-hoc tasks. To fully understand the contract's requirements, site visits facilitated by the Town Council's Operations Manager are advisable. Transparency about previous experiences, including references from past contracts, will be advantageous. This tender opens avenues for firms to establish long-term relations and showcase their proficiency in ground maintenance in a reputable community setting. ## Notice Amesbury Town Council wishes to appoint a Grounds' Maintenance Contractor on a 3-year contract covering Grass Cutting, Line Marking of Sports Pitches, Low Lying Tree Maintenance and Hedge and Shrub Maintenance. The deadline for submissions for this tender is 2nd January 2025. The contract will commence 1st April 2025. Whilst maps and detailed information is provided within the ITT, site visits must be conducted in order to fully understand the extent of the contract requirements. Visits can be arranged via the Operations' Manager. Amesbury Town Council expects best practice to be implemented by the contractor in all aspects of the work outlined and to ensure areas are left clean and tidy after work has been conducted. There may be times when additional work is required outside of the contractual requirements, this may be short notice due to Health and Safety and/or other reasons. We would expect this work to be quoted for and carried out in a timely manner. Amesbury Town Council will consider a number of factors when appointing a contractor: Quality of Service - please provide examples of contracts held and references where available. Value for money - the Town Council does not necessarily accept the cheapest tender. https://www.amesburytowncouncil.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/116/2024/11/Ground-Maintenance-Tender-25-28.-Final-Copy-1.pdf ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb68183b-358c-46ad-9f71-e3b6525f67fe | | 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 | 21 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 2 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | 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 | AMESBURY TOWN COUNCIL | | Locality | SALISBURY | | Post town | Salisbury | | Postcode | SP4 7XT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire | | Local authority | Wiltshire | | Electoral ward | Amesbury South | | Westminster constituency | East Wiltshire | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77300000 - Horticultural services ## Release History - 21 Nov 2024 at 08:33 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb68183b-358c-46ad-9f71-e3b6525f67fe - 19 Nov 2024 at 09:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb68183b-358c-46ad-9f71-e3b6525f67fe ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb68183b-358c-46ad-9f71-e3b6525f67fe 21st November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bfb4586d-fc97-49c8-85b9-bcd3f4b7da78 Ground Maintenance Invitation to Tender including all specifications, mapping and Expression of Interest Form. - https://www.amesburytowncouncil.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/116/2024/11/Ground-Maintenance-Tender-2025-2028-final-copy.pdf Link to Town Council website where the ITT can also be found and downloaded - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/66f43a25-7463-4b19-9d94-db280014d0d0 Ground Maintenance Invitation to Tender including all specifications, mapping and Expression of Interest Form. - https://www.amesburytowncouncil.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/116/2024/11/Ground-Maintenance-Tender-25-28.-Final-Copy-1.pdf Link to Town Council website where the ITT can also be found and downloaded ## Notice URLs - http://www.amesburytowncouncil.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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