--- title: "Grass Cutting - Kemble & Ewen Parish" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e42d38bc-1b38-4eee-b8b9-4e5e5a983c47" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e42d38bc-1b38-4eee-b8b9-4e5e5a983c47" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e42d38bc-1b38-4eee-b8b9-4e5e5a983c47.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e42d38bc-1b38-4eee-b8b9-4e5e5a983c47.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KEMBLE AND EWEN PARISH COUNCIL" published: "2023-10-30" --- # Grass Cutting - Kemble & Ewen Parish Buyer: KEMBLE AND EWEN PARISH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e42d38bc-1b38-4eee-b8b9-4e5e5a983c47 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e42d38bc-1b38-4eee-b8b9-4e5e5a983c47) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e42d38bc-1b38-4eee-b8b9-4e5e5a983c47.json) ## Summary The Kemble and Ewen Parish Council has released a tender for Grass Cutting services, with a contract period spanning from March 2024 to October 2026. The areas to be maintained include grass roadside verges in Kemble and Ewen, along with other specified locations. The deadline for tender submissions is January 5, 2024, with the decision expected by the end of January 2024. This tender falls under the Planting and maintenance services of green areas category and is valued at £10,000 GBP. This opportunity, suited for SMEs and VCSEs, presents a chance for businesses to secure a 3-year contract for grass cutting services in the South West region of the UK. Prospective contractors are advised to visit the specified areas before submitting their tenders. Payment will be monthly by B.A.C.S, covering all three years. The council is open to considering competitive bids, emphasizing that the decision will not solely rely on the lowest tender but rather on overall value and quality of service. ## Notice The contract is for 3 years, from March 2024 until the end of October 2026. Areas to be cut are highlighted on the map and consist of various grass roadside verges in Kemble and Ewen; the West Hay Green; the Churchyard the Cemetery and Windmill Park playing field/playground in Kemble. To accurately assess the areas to be cut, the Parish Council strongly suggest potential contractors walk the villages to see the area. Mowed areas must be cut 14 times per annum (roughly fortnightly) to take place within the growing season between March and October. The cemetery to include weed control along the central footpath. The drainage ditch on the north side of the A429 near the traffic lights to be cut once a year. Payment will be made monthly by B.A.C.S, in arrears, on receipt of invoice. The tender price quoted must cover all three years. The full specification and map are available on the website at www.kembleandewen-pc.gov.uk TENDERS must be submitted not later than 5pm January 5, 2024 to: clerk@kembleandewen-pc.gov.uk The final decision will be clearly communicated to all those who have tendered by end January 2024, though sooner if possible. Prospective Contractors should note that the Council is not bound to accept the lowest tender. The Council's decision is final. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79a97e73-a917-43ff-bc87-85ea954c38f8 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - na | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Oct 2023 | | Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2024 - 31 Oct 2026 | | 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 | KEMBLE AND EWEN PARISH COUNCIL | | Locality | KEMBLE | | Post town | Gloucester | | Postcode | GL7 6AA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC | | Local authority | Cotswold | | Electoral ward | Kemble | | Westminster constituency | South Cotswolds | | 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 - 30 Oct 2023 at 21:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79a97e73-a917-43ff-bc87-85ea954c38f8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79a97e73-a917-43ff-bc87-85ea954c38f8 30th October 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/81e33869-28df-4462-a1fe-ac2052ec208d - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2c1a8872-7a7b-4df1-bfe7-df95cd3c9078 ## Notice URLs - http://www.kembleandewen-pc.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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