--- title: "Countryside Management Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d8f2fb23-72e0-4053-aea9-3537055e105f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d8f2fb23-72e0-4053-aea9-3537055e105f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d8f2fb23-72e0-4053-aea9-3537055e105f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d8f2fb23-72e0-4053-aea9-3537055e105f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THETFORD TOWN COUNCIL - MAIN NUMBER" published: "2017-02-24" --- # Countryside Management Services Buyer: THETFORD TOWN COUNCIL - MAIN NUMBER Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d8f2fb23-72e0-4053-aea9-3537055e105f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d8f2fb23-72e0-4053-aea9-3537055e105f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d8f2fb23-72e0-4053-aea9-3537055e105f.json) ## Summary Thetford Town Council is seeking to appoint a land management agent to support its legal responsibilities pertaining to the management of commons and green spaces within Thetford. The contract, titled "Countryside Management Services," is set within the services industry category and is expected to span from April 1, 2017, to March 31, 2018. The tender process is currently in the active stage, with a deadline for submitting bids on March 20, 2017. The estimated value of the contract is between £6,000 and £8,000, with an open procurement method being employed for this tender. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in land management, environmental consultancy, and related sectors to expand their operations. Companies that can provide expertise in conservation practices, management of natural habitats, and can offer consultancy services are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Furthermore, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, bolstering their growth through engagement in public service contracts. ## 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 year April 2017 - March 2018. 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 the Town Council establish appropriate livestock grazing by summer 2017. Tender Requirements * A completed application form. * 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) Details of Application Process is included in the attachment ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0791b9a-3613-47a4-923f-ba65a9eb0a08 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Feb 2017 | | Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £8,000 | | 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 - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 70 - Real estate services - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 70332100 - Land management services - 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services - 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ## Release History - 24 Feb 2017 at 15:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0791b9a-3613-47a4-923f-ba65a9eb0a08 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0791b9a-3613-47a4-923f-ba65a9eb0a08 24th February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/586970d3-82e0-4f50-adf5-887b432dc6d1 Tender Document ## Notice URLs - http://www.thetfordtowncouncil.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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