Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c2f-1fe2-72d8-8c2a-2122353e6084/thetford-town-council-land-management-tender closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Thetford Town Council Land Management Tender [Thetford Town Council - Main Number](https://tendernation.io/buyers/thetford-town-council-main-number) Estimated value £3,000 to £6,000 Published 12 Feb 2018 Deadline Closed 12 Mar 2018 ## 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 years April 2018- March 2021. The contract will be subject to an annual review at the end of the financial year. Either party will be able to withdraw from the arrangement without financial penalty . - 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 with the ongoing health and safety improvements on sites including the mesh walk way on the summit and between flights of steps at Castle Motte • To help the Town Council maintain grazing at Barnham Cross Common, Melford Common and explore options for grazing of Castle Park ### Tender Requirements • A completed application form which is provided. • 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) Please note that tenders that do not include all the above may be discarded. The Town Council will not consider electronic tenders or tenders received after the deadline date Contact name and number: Roz Barnett Amenities Officer, 07553 388552 Tenders to be delivered by noon, on Friday the 2nd of March 2018 Sealed inner envelopes to be marked 'Land management Tender', for the attention of the Town Clerk, Thetford Town Council. Postal Address: Kings House, King Street, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2AT Details of the winning contract will be published IAW Local Government Transparency Code 2014. Read full description ## CPV classification Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/d86ddca8-8343-4c16-a0ae-8fc311d6a456) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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