Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d02-f115-7399-b445-ab6c97ddd8b2/grounds-maintenance closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Grounds Maintenance [Kingskerswell Parish Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/kingskerswell-parish-council) Estimated value £20,000 Published 24 Jan 2025 Deadline Closed 6 Mar 2025 ## 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 ### Playing Fields, Vegetation and Green Spaces The contractor will cut the grass across the totality of the playing fields with commercial ride on mowers, including cricket outfields and the Children's Play Parks ### Fortnightly from Apr to Sept ### Monthly for the rest of the year This cutting can be increased to weekly if prior notification is given through the identification of any planned sporting events or matches on any fixture lists or where there is a requirement for a specific height of grass cutting for the fixture to be played safely The contractor will additionally cut and maintain all the recreation ground banks, hedges and boundaries. This cut would normally be conducted a min twice yearly in Jan and Sep. This would include cutting and trimming back all hedges and trees (including obstructive or dangerous branches) around the perimeter and in the play areas ### Play Park and Equipment Inspections The contractor will undertake weekly inspections of all Children's Play areas, adult gym and static apparatus such as the MUGA. These inspections will be conducted in accordance with ROSPA guidance and best practice The weekly inspections will be conducted by a member of the contractor's staff who is ROSPA Level 1 trained. The weekly inspections will produce A completed electronic copy of the Kingskerswell Parish Council inspection schedule Photos of any issues or concerns identified during the inspection Both the schedule and the weekly pictures will be passed by email to (third party) and the Clerk. Third Party will compile these weekly Level 1 inspections to underpin and inform both their responsibility for all aspects of apparatus repairs and their Quarterly ROSPA Level 2 inspections The contractor will not be required to undertake any playground apparatus repairs including soft closure entry gates. But will have a contractual responsibility to ensure (Third Party) is informed of any issue weekly. ### Refuse Collection Alongside a general litter collection, the contractor agrees to empty the twelve waste bins located at The Playing Fields and Kerswell Downs on a twice weekly basis, which will include: The emptying of the 7 general waste bins, including the replacement of a new black refuse sack The emptying of the 5 dog waste bins, including the replacement of a new black refuse sack. The full black sacks will then be taken to the three Pavilion wheelie bins (Recycling, General Waste and Dog Waste) and placed in the appropriate container. The black sacks containing dog waste will be placed in a yellow sanitary sack before being placed into the yellow dog waste bin. Only yellow waste sacks will be supplied by Kingskerswell Parish Council. ### Additional Call Outs and Payments The contractor will attempt to meet any additional or emergency call outs for any activity, with their ground care remit. To apply and for further information including site visits contact Mrs J Thompson on by the deadline date of 6th March 2025 Read full description ## CPV classification Repair and maintenance services of playground equipment Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/49cea77b-b7dd-4664-b44e-cf5ed46df514) 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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