Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c18-b4d2-7341-8bb3-68382e365253/countryside-management-services closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Countryside Management Services [Thetford Town Council - Main Number](https://tendernation.io/buyers/thetford-town-council-main-number) Estimated value £6,000 to £8,000 Published 24 Feb 2017 Deadline Closed 20 Mar 2017 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender ### Land Management Contract Thetford Town Council - 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. - 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 - The Town Council require 20 x 8 hours days of consultancy advice. - 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 Read full description ## CPV classification Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/d8f2fb23-72e0-4053-aea9-3537055e105f) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. 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