Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c97-f0ec-72ca-9480-5e0eb333f702/bassingbourn-cum-kneesworth-grass-cutting-play-equipment-inspections

closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# Bassingbourn-cum-Kneesworth Grass Cutting & Play Equipment Inspections

[Bassingbourn cum Kneesworth Parish Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/bassingbourn-cum-kneesworth-parish-council)

Estimated value

£52,500

Published

15 Dec 2022

Deadline

Closed

23 Jan 2023

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- 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.

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## About this tender

Closing date/time for submission of quotations: Monday 23rd January 2023 at 5.00pm. No quotes will be accepted after this deadline. Quotations can be submitted earlier than the above date. All quotations received by the deadline will be opened on 24th January 2023.

Quotations should be submitted in a plain sealed envelope for the attention of the Parish Clerk to the address provided, marked with only the quote title and reference number. Email bids will not be accepted.

Prospective contractors must not contact councillors or staff to encourage or support their tender outside the prescribed process. If a contractor is found to have done this, they will be removed from the tender process.

### OVERVIEW OF BASSINGBOURN-CUM-KNEESWORTH

Bassingbourn cum Kneesworth is in the South Cambridgeshire district of Cambridgeshire, England, 14 miles south-west of Cambridge and just north of Royston, Hertfordshire. Since the 1960s the parish contains the villages of Bassingbourn and Kneesworth.

Bassingbourn-cum-Kneesworth Parish Council (hereafter BKPC) is responsible for the direct provision and management of village facilities, including services to the community, many of which are provided through contractors.

### INFORMATION FOR BIDDERS

BKPC is looking for a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to provide complete grounds maintenance and play area inspections for village areas, as specified in this Invitation to Tender, contract commencing on 1st April 2023.

The contract is for a 3-year term.

BKPC requires a level of liability insurance to the value of Â£10,000,000. Bidders are required to confirm adherence to this level and enclose a copy of their insurance certificate at the time of bid submission. Failure to provide this evidence, may result the bid being rejected.

BKPC requires the contractor to hold a RoSPA Playground Safety Inspection Certificate. Bidders are required to confirm adherence to this and enclose a copy of their certificate at the time of bid submission. Failure to provide this evidence, may result the bid being rejected.

Submission and evaluation of quotations will be a single stage process.

Potential bidders may ask questions or seek clarification of the contract terms during the bidding period. Any questions or clarification needed should be put in writing to the Parish Clerk () and their questions will be answered in writing. It should be noted that questions and answers to those questions will be posted on the Parish Council's website. In addition, any potential bidder who wishes to take advantage of a tour of the village and area in question may meet with the Parish Clerk and a Councillor on 7th January at 10.30am. To join the tour please email the Parish Clerk.

The contractor will complete and return the 'Bid Return Form' along with supporting information requested. Any omission in the detailed costs or supporting information required may result in the bid being rejected.

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## CPV classification

Land management services

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/7f198372-1ff0-4718-9fe0-52fb5a683e1d)

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