--- title: "Grounds Maintenance" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e1328c24-dc9b-4257-8fe0-a9df95e63f62" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e1328c24-dc9b-4257-8fe0-a9df95e63f62" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e1328c24-dc9b-4257-8fe0-a9df95e63f62.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e1328c24-dc9b-4257-8fe0-a9df95e63f62.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIDDULPH TOWN COUNCIL" published: "2022-03-30" --- # Grounds Maintenance Buyer: BIDDULPH TOWN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e1328c24-dc9b-4257-8fe0-a9df95e63f62 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e1328c24-dc9b-4257-8fe0-a9df95e63f62) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e1328c24-dc9b-4257-8fe0-a9df95e63f62.json) ## Summary Biddulph Town Council is seeking tenders for a Grounds Maintenance contract, which encompasses the upkeep of the Biddulph Burial Grounds across three sites in Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands. This contract, valued at £10,000, will be active from 2nd May 2022 until 31st March 2025. The tender period closes on 11th April 2022. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing a broad range of suppliers to participate, and the industry category falls under agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services (CPV code: 77000000). This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in grounds maintenance and horticultural services. Companies that can deliver quality services such as grass cutting, hedge management, and general site maintenance, while demonstrating relevant experience and compliance with health and safety regulations, would be particularly suited for this contract. Engaging in this tender can help businesses expand their portfolio, gain valuable local contracts, and enhance their reputation within the community. ## Notice Biddulph Town Council takes pride in the maintenance of the Biddulph Burial Grounds. The sites play a significant part in the lives of residents and the wider community. Maintenance responsibilities cover three sites: 1. the closed burial ground at St Lawrence's Church; 2. the Town Burial Ground behind the church site; and, 3. the new Woodhouse Burial Ground, which links via a wooded area known locally as the Bateman Walk. Biddulph Town Council is seeking a professional and qualified company that can deliver an exceptional value for money service. Tenders should include costs for: * Grass cutting; * Hedge and low branch management; * Management of wooded areas (Bateman Walk); * General maintenance of the site, including treatment of weeds and removal of rubbish (including wreaths, as appropriate); * Backfilling graves to remove excessive undulations and management of the soil store. In addition, please provide the following information: * Name and contact details for your organisation. * Organisation information: sole trader, public limited company, etc. * Are there any court actions and/ or tribunal hearings outstanding against your organisation which relate to the provision of this contract? * Please confirm that you hold Public Liability, Personal Liability and Professional Indemnity Insurance, and the value of this cover. * Current staffing levels and ability to undertake activities alongside other contractual relationships. * Please confirm whether you propose to provide part or all the proposed service through another organisation. * Previous experience of providing contracts of a similar nature; provision of two relevant referees. * Include details of relevant training completed within the previous two years. * Outline your approach to the protection of information when providing your services. * A copy of your organisation's Health and Safety at Work Policy, to include site specific risk assessment and method statement. * A copy of your organisation's Equality and Diversity Policy. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc87e223-904d-4219-b967-6fbf006c2a5e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | 11 Apr 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 May 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,000 | | 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 | BIDDULPH TOWN COUNCIL | | Locality | STOKE-ON-TRENT | | Post town | Stoke-on-Trent | | Postcode | ST8 6AR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC | | Local authority | Staffordshire Moorlands | | Electoral ward | Biddulph West | | Westminster constituency | Staffordshire Moorlands | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ## Release History - 30 Mar 2022 at 16:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc87e223-904d-4219-b967-6fbf006c2a5e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc87e223-904d-4219-b967-6fbf006c2a5e 30th March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ce5a4d6e-cdd6-47a4-afaa-9c5a0bbc412b ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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