--- title: "Grounds Maintenance Contractor" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e4d68e66-d62d-4e44-ab9e-b268410dd7c8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e4d68e66-d62d-4e44-ab9e-b268410dd7c8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e4d68e66-d62d-4e44-ab9e-b268410dd7c8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e4d68e66-d62d-4e44-ab9e-b268410dd7c8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTH TAWTON TOWN COUNCIL" published: "2021-10-14" --- # Grounds Maintenance Contractor Buyer: NORTH TAWTON TOWN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e4d68e66-d62d-4e44-ab9e-b268410dd7c8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e4d68e66-d62d-4e44-ab9e-b268410dd7c8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e4d68e66-d62d-4e44-ab9e-b268410dd7c8.json) ## Summary The North Tawton Town Council is proposing a tender for the "Grounds Maintenance Contractor," which involves a three-year contract to provide various landscaping services in North Tawton, Devon. This procurement falls under the industry category of grounds maintenance services, specifically classified as CPV code 77314000. The procurement method is an open procedure above threshold, with a tender submission deadline set for 14 November 2021. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1 April 2022 and conclude on 31 March 2025, with a project value ranging from £20,000 to £80,000. This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in landscaping and grounds maintenance, particularly those that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies capable of providing professional services, including mowing, weed control, and vegetation management, are encouraged to apply. The requirement for Public Liability Insurance and a Health & Safety Policy presents an opportunity for qualified contractors to demonstrate their compliance and expertise, enhancing their prospects for profitability and growth in the public procurement sector. ## Notice 3 year contract to mow, strim and collect grass, weed control, and vegetation control, in accordance with an approved schedule in North Tawton Devon Contract will be paid monthly on production of invoice. The Contractor must have Public Liability Insurance. (Minimum PS5 million), a copy of which must be supplied. The Contractor must have a Health & Safety Policy. Appropriate protective clothing and safety equipment will be worn at all times. The Contractor must ensure that employees involved in chemical spraying have City and Guilds Based Services (NPTC) Certificate of Competence for chemical spraying, Modules: PA1 - Foundation and PA6A - Hand held applicator - Knapsack. Applicants to apply in writing marked 'CONFIDENTIAL' grass cutting tender, with detailed costing breakdown in accordance with the schedule of works Additional information: Applications to be posted Marked CONFIDENTIAL - GRASS CUTTING TENDER, North Tawton Town Council 14a The Square North Tawton Devon EX20 2EP Further information can be obtained from telephone the Clerk 01837 880121 or email townclerk@northtawtontowncouncil.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9e5fce7-1f49-40a4-83e1-f6ffc1083e05 | | 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 | 14 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £80,000 | | 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 | NORTH TAWTON TOWN COUNCIL | | Locality | NORTH TAWTON | | Post town | Exeter | | Postcode | EX20 2EP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon | | ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC | | Local authority | West Devon | | Electoral ward | Exbourne | | Westminster constituency | Central Devon | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services ## Release History - 14 Oct 2021 at 11:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9e5fce7-1f49-40a4-83e1-f6ffc1083e05 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9e5fce7-1f49-40a4-83e1-f6ffc1083e05 14th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eccf1275-81e6-420f-b934-1a130b84ea5f maintenance areas and schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/45f27ced-5b38-4ef0-b785-3289df7c1844 Grass Cutting specification - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/23ed5190-671c-44ff-a44c-2e447dfb765b Service Agreement - https://northtawtontowncouncil.gov.uk/town-council/documents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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