Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c89-618b-71d0-8ad5-41dda0beb63d/grounds-maintenance-contract-2023-2028 awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Grounds Maintenance Contract 2023 - 2028 [Cosby Parish Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/cosby-parish-council) Estimated value £35,000 Published 31 Mar 2022 Deadline Closed 20 May 2022 ## 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 Cosby Parish Council are inviting tenders for the Parish of Cosby Grounds Maintenance contract for the period 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2028 with a potential two-year extension to 31st March 2030 subject to performance, price and any prevailing legislation. Tenders are invited from suitably qualified and experienced providers who must be able to demonstrate a proven track record of providing a mixed grounds maintenance service within public open spaces; demonstrate knowledge of the grounds to be maintained, demonstrate a clear commitment to carbon neutrality within the business and the resilience, modern equipment and sustainability to undertake a five-year term of supply with the potential for a two-year extension. Outline contract requirements:  Mowing of agreed open space areas and removal of grass cuttings on a fortnightly cycle throughout the contract season.  Flailing of hedgerows and strimming of footpaths.  Litter picking in the playground areas of Cosby Victory Park prior to mowing.  Removal of low hanging branches impeding mechanical equipment or presenting a health and safety risk to members of the public.  Trees in grassed areas in the village to have "fairy rings" retained throughout the mowing season unless becoming unsightly. Strimming or mowing up to tree bark to be avoided.  Where flowering bulbs are present, mowing to be avoided until foliage die-back.  Annual removal (by request) and environmental disposal of Cosby Brook vegetation  Ad-hoc requests on a chargeable basis within the suppliers' capabilities  Key contact and full public liability insurance.  Modern and well-maintained equipment with fully trained staff Tender process: Tenders should be submitted no later than Friday 20th May 2022 in a sealed envelope bearing "Confidential Tender" on the front to the address above. Tenders should include a copy of your Public Liability Insurance, PPE policy and evidence of staff training along with the number of staff that will be routinely employed on the contract. ### Les Phillimore Parish Manager. ### Cosby Parish Council E: Read full description ## CPV classification Planting and maintenance services of green areas Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/1863df3f-be64-465a-a169-d0dbe6e39da3) 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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