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title: "Provision of Allotment Maintenance"
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# Provision of Allotment Maintenance

Buyer: YEOVIL TOWN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a0fa2c44-6bb0-439e-b25e-dfa5ae995d65

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## Summary

The Yeovil Town Council is currently seeking tenders for the "Provision of Allotment Maintenance", aimed at maintaining over 320 allotment plots across 11 sites in Yeovil, South West England. This procurement process is in the tender stage, with a submission deadline of 7th February 2020. The estimated contract value is between £40,000 and £50,000, with the contract expected to commence on 31st March 2020 and run until 31st March 2025. The procurement method is a direct single tender action, which is notably below the threshold for public tendering.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for landscaping and maintenance businesses, especially those with experience in horticulture services. Companies specialising in maintenance of green areas, including strimming, mowing, and other landscaping tasks, would find this tender particularly attractive. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is tailored to accommodate their capabilities.

## Notice

Yeovil Town Council are seeking quotations for the maintenance of its allotments. There are over 320 plots on 11 sites across Yeovil. Core: Strimming of paths/trackways (including grass pathways separating each plot) at each allotment site on a monthly basis (frequency of strimming required may vary according to circumstances, generally during April to October (dependent on yearly weather conditions), with removal of cuttings. The mowing of grass at Sunningdale Doorstep Green. Turning the water on and off (once a year) at each allotment site. Additional: Weedkilling; rotovation; tree work; hedge cutting; allotment clearance; and any other allotment work not listed. Additional work will be subject to the availability of the contractor and will be charged for on an adhoc basis when work is required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc999b71-ec21-4cb7-9777-008d77608bd4 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| 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 | YEOVIL TOWN COUNCIL |
| Locality | YEOVIL |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA20 1PQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Yeovil South |
| Westminster constituency | Yeovil |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas

## Release History

- 9 Jan 2020 at 13:34 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc999b71-ec21-4cb7-9777-008d77608bd4
- 9 Jan 2020 at 13:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc999b71-ec21-4cb7-9777-008d77608bd4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc999b71-ec21-4cb7-9777-008d77608bd4
  9th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fdf296b1-1717-480e-9f7f-75bee091f71b
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d1021cda-8465-4dce-85cf-eeb7770f9270

## Notice URLs

- http://www.yeovil.gov.uk

## Provenance

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