Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cdb-2a6b-714d-b53e-383c8cda4ab8/invitation-to-tender-for-grounds-maintenance-contract-for-the-village-of-melbour closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Invitation to tender for Grounds Maintenance Contract for the village of Melbourn [Melbourn Parish Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/melbourn-parish-council) Estimated value £25,000 Published 26 Mar 2024 Deadline Closed 30 Apr 2024 ## 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. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Melbourn Parish Council provides local government services to the village of Melbourn, South Cambridgeshire, which covers approximately 314 hectares, and forms the southernmost part of the county of Cambridgeshire. Melbourn Parish Council is responsible for the direct provision and management of village facilities, including services to the community, many of which are provided through contractors. Melbourn Parish Council is inviting tenders in relation to continuing grounds maintenance works across the village in South Cambridgeshire. ### Works to include • General village maintenance (MPC-GM2024) • Grass Cutting and verges (MPC-GC2024) • Melbourn Cemeteries (MPC-MC2024) • Recreation Grounds (MPC-RG2024) • Stockbridge Meadows (MPC-SM2024) Please contact the Clerk to Melbourn Parish Council for the full specification, drawings and supporting documents. ### Further information If you require further information for preparation of your tender or wish to arrange a site visit, please contact the Parish Clerk on 01763 263303 x3 or . ### Submission of Tender Tenders must be submitted using the tender documents provided (either digitally or by hand). Other forms of pricing will not be considered. Please submit the tender in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the relevant reference number and send it to the Parish Clerk at Melbourn Community Hub, 30 High Street, Melbourn, SG8 6DZ on or before 4pm on Tuesday, 30 April 2024. Please note that the Parish Council is not obliged to accept the lowest tender. LATE SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Please note that it is the responsibility of the tenderer to study the specification and requirements before submitting the tender. Read full description ## CPV classification Grounds maintenance services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/3267eace-0e10-4354-9f2f-218c7efbfe53) 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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