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title: "General Grounds Maintenance"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BANBURYTOWN COUNCIL"
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# General Grounds Maintenance

Buyer: BANBURYTOWN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ffd5341e-1f44-4e8e-8ba5-c1b342cd5603

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## Summary

Banbury Town Council is currently in the award stage of the procurement process for its "General Grounds Maintenance" contract. The tender invites bids from contractors with a closing date for expressions of interest set for 22nd July 2019. This competitive procedure with negotiation is part of a larger initiative as the Council seeks to enhance its grounds maintenance services, including upkeep of grass areas, shrub beds, and play areas. The contract is valued at £140,000 and is expected to run from 1st April 2020 to 31st March 2025, with specific delivery locations around Banbury, England (postal code OX16 5QB).

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the grounds maintenance sector. Companies specialising in landscaping, horticulture, and environmental services would be well-suited to participate. The contract involves a variety of tasks which could enable businesses to showcase their expertise, expand their client base, and potentially collaborate with other contractors bidding for the additional sports ground maintenance contract offered by the Council.

## Notice

Banbury Town Council is seeking Expressions of Interest from contractors for its General Maintenance Contract due to start on the 1st April 2020. The closing date for these to be received by the Town Council is the 22nd July 2019. This is one of 2 grounds maintenance contracts that will be tendered in August 2019 through a Competitive Procedure with Negotiation. The evidence provided by prospective contractors through this Expressions of Interest Notice will be assessed, with a shortlist drawn up of potentially 3 - 5 contractors who will be invited to tender for the work. This general maintenance contract will include tasks such as the maintenance of grass areas, shrub beds, mixed borders, hedges, play areas, hard surfaces, seasonal bedding and some drainage features. Additional information: The Expressions of Interest must be sent back with any evidence or corroborating material to the address shown in the Questionnaire which is to Mark Recchia MA FICS FSLCC, Town Clerk, Banbury Town Council, Bridge Street, Banbury OX16 5QB no later than Noon on the 22nd July 2019. If you wish to submit an Expression of Interest please send you documentation in an envelope clearly marked with EXPRESSION OF INTEREST - GROUNDS CONTRACT. Prospective contractors who wish to submit an Expression of Interest for this contract may also be interested in the second contract that will include sports ground maintenance. These are 2 standalone contracts that the Town Council is advertising but contractors may wish to bid for one or both.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06c5453c-b994-421e-bdaf-f25d468f6744 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | 14 Aug 2019 |
| Award date | 8 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £140,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £565,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BANBURYTOWN COUNCIL |
| Locality | BANBURY |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX16 5QB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Cherwell |
| Electoral ward | Banbury Cross and Neithrop |
| Westminster constituency | Banbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | 4TH CORNER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2020 at 11:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06c5453c-b994-421e-bdaf-f25d468f6744
- 30 Jan 2020 at 11:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9980aeb-faed-4dd1-8bb9-14fe5813e61a
- 10 Jul 2019 at 15:32 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6f84d59-a94e-454d-b7a8-9d6b9eeeed4d
- 21 Jun 2019 at 15:29 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6f84d59-a94e-454d-b7a8-9d6b9eeeed4d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06c5453c-b994-421e-bdaf-f25d468f6744
  30th January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9980aeb-faed-4dd1-8bb9-14fe5813e61a
  30th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6f84d59-a94e-454d-b7a8-9d6b9eeeed4d
  10th July 2019 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/570fb0a5-9871-4a14-90fc-a09d5a225830
  Questionnaire
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8cd0ea9b-6130-47ae-9691-b7ed17e4a5af
  Site Schedules
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/88a61b2a-bf70-468a-ac4f-cbdf23d8b1b3
  Site Breakdown
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fe74128a-b5ce-4ab4-a0bd-76b86019f7e6
  Control of Contractors Handbook

## Notice URLs

- https://www.banbury.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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