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title: "Village grass cutting in Cottenham"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c4a7eaab-35b0-4da3-97cd-b69d192e33a9"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "COTTENHAM PARISH COUNCIL"
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# Village grass cutting in Cottenham

Buyer: COTTENHAM PARISH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c4a7eaab-35b0-4da3-97cd-b69d192e33a9

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## Summary

The Cottenham Parish Council has initiated a tender process for the provision of grass cutting services in Cottenham village. The contract includes various grassed areas such as the Village Green, open spaces, the Moat, and woodland areas within the village. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender deadline set for March 17, 2023. The contract period is scheduled to start on April 1, 2023, and end on March 31, 2026. This opportunity falls under the 'Planting and maintenance services of green areas' category and is open for participation by businesses, especially those offering services related to sports field maintenance and tree pruning.

Businesses specialising in planting and maintenance services of green areas, sports field maintenance, and tree pruning are well-suited to compete for this tender opportunity. With a contract value of £9,000, this tender provides a chance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage in public procurement activities. Located in the East of England region, this procurement process represents a growth opportunity for businesses looking to expand their services in the specified geographic area. Interested bidders can access detailed information and bidding documents through the provided links and are encouraged to engage with the Cottenham Parish Council for further clarification.

## Notice

Cottenham Parish Council (CPC) has responsibility for several grassed areas around the village requiring regular cutting throughout the growing season. There are a variety of usage types requiring different management schemes, for example, village greens, roadside verges and areas managed primarily for nature. The areas within the scope of this contract include - The Village Green & verges adjacent - Various open spaces (including some wildflower areas) - The Moat (part scheduled monument) - Fen Reeves woodland A full specification and information for bidders is available in the attachment. Please read and complete this information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/684c3220-7a67-49b0-b882-5907bc0980f8 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 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 | £9,000 |
| 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 | COTTENHAM PARISH COUNCIL |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB24 8TA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | South Cambridgeshire |
| Electoral ward | Cottenham |
| Westminster constituency | Ely and East Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas
- 77320000 - Sports fields maintenance services
- 77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2023 at 11:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/684c3220-7a67-49b0-b882-5907bc0980f8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/684c3220-7a67-49b0-b882-5907bc0980f8
  16th February 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9e03b3b5-ead0-4b38-898a-59bf30029d0e

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cottenhampc.org.uk

## Provenance

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