--- title: "Thetford Town Council Land Management Tender" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d86ddca8-8343-4c16-a0ae-8fc311d6a456" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d86ddca8-8343-4c16-a0ae-8fc311d6a456" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d86ddca8-8343-4c16-a0ae-8fc311d6a456.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d86ddca8-8343-4c16-a0ae-8fc311d6a456.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THETFORD TOWN COUNCIL - MAIN NUMBER" published: "2018-03-06" --- # Thetford Town Council Land Management Tender Buyer: THETFORD TOWN COUNCIL - MAIN NUMBER Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d86ddca8-8343-4c16-a0ae-8fc311d6a456 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d86ddca8-8343-4c16-a0ae-8fc311d6a456) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d86ddca8-8343-4c16-a0ae-8fc311d6a456.json) ## Summary Thetford Town Council is seeking to appoint a land management agent through an open procurement process for the Land Management Tender, identified as TTC/17/007. This contract aims to assist the council in managing its commons and green spaces effectively and will span from April 1, 2018, to March 31, 2021, with an option for annual review. The tender period will conclude on March 2, 2018, at noon. Interested parties should ensure that their submissions meet specified requirements, including a written quote for consultancy services and proof of relevant insurance. Proposals must be submitted to Thetford Town Council, Kings House, King Street, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2AT. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in land management, environmental consultancy, and countryside conservation. Given the focus on fulfilling legal responsibilities and managing natural habitats, companies with experience in these areas will be well-positioned to bid successfully. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as this contract allows for sustainable engagement with the local community while potentially accessing external funding for countryside management initiatives. ## Notice Land Management Contract Thetford Town Council 1. Thetford Town Council wishes to appoint a land management agent to help us fulfil our legal duties in relation to managing our commons and green spaces in the town. The contract will be for the financial years April 2018- March 2021. The contract will be subject to an annual review at the end of the financial year. Either party will be able to withdraw from the arrangement without financial penalty . 2. We are looking for an agent who will help the Town Council to:- * Fulfil our legal responsibilities. * Manage the conservation of natural habitats on our land. * Promote access and involvement of residents * Get best value for services and work in partnership with other agencies. * Build capacity within the Town Council to manage their own sites 3. The Town Council require 20 x 8 hours days of consultancy advice. 4. Performance Indicators * Provide expert environmental advice on the Brecks and support the implementation of current management plans, responding to information requests within 5 working days. * Ensure that the council accesses all available external funds for managing countryside sites and help with completion of HLS claims. * To provide advice on the legal matters relating to countryside management. * To apply for permissions and consents that is required for conservation works. * To help with the ongoing health and safety improvements on sites including the mesh walk way on the summit and between flights of steps at Castle Motte * To help the Town Council maintain grazing at Barnham Cross Common, Melford Common and explore options for grazing of Castle Park Tender Requirements * A completed application form which is provided. * A written statement not exceeding 600 words giving details of your experience of countryside management and how you would you deliver the performance indicators listed above. * A written quote for 20 x 8 hours days of consultancy advice and an hourly rate for additional hours. * Copy of public liability/professional indemnity insurance * An example/copy of your Health & Safety Policy/Risk Assessments/Method Statements * 2 References (commercial/business) Please note that tenders that do not include all the above may be discarded. The Town Council will not consider electronic tenders or tenders received after the deadline date Contact name and number: Roz Barnett Amenities Officer, 07553 388552 rosalindbarnett@thetfordtowncouncil.gov.uk Tenders to be delivered by noon, on Friday the 2nd of March 2018 Sealed inner envelopes to be marked 'Land management Tender', for the attention of the Town Clerk, Thetford Town Council. Postal Address: Kings House, King Street, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2AT Details of the winning contract will be published IAW Local Government Transparency Code 2014. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc666587-8b00-4ecc-bc73-d91003b06dbc | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Mar 2018 | | Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,000 | | 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 | THETFORD TOWN COUNCIL - MAIN NUMBER | | Locality | THETFORD | | Post town | Ipswich | | Postcode | IP24 2AT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk | | ITL 3 | TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk | | Local authority | Breckland | | Electoral ward | Thetford Castle | | Westminster constituency | South West Norfolk | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ## Release History - 6 Mar 2018 at 11:07 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc666587-8b00-4ecc-bc73-d91003b06dbc - 12 Feb 2018 at 12:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc666587-8b00-4ecc-bc73-d91003b06dbc ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc666587-8b00-4ecc-bc73-d91003b06dbc 6th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8e59505a-9cbb-4a8e-b948-a4677148ba42 Tender Letter and Application form ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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