Published date: 24 February 2017

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 20 March 2017

Contract summary

Industry

  • Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 03000000

  • Land management services - 70332100

  • Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services - 77000000

    • Recreational, cultural and sporting services - 92000000

Location of contract

IP24 2AT

Value of contract

£6,000 to £8,000

Procurement reference

TTC-17-008

Published date

24 February 2017

Closing date

20 March 2017

Contract start date

1 April 2017

Contract end date

31 March 2018

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Land Management Contract Thetford Town Council

1. 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 year April 2017 - March 2018.

2. 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

3. The Town Council require 20 x 8 hours days of consultancy advice.

4. 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 the Town Council establish appropriate livestock grazing by summer 2017.
Tender Requirements
• A completed application form.
• 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)

Details of Application Process is included in the attachment

More information

Attachments

About the buyer

Contact name

Rosalind Barnett

Address

King's House, King Street, Thetford, IP242AT
Thetford
IP242AT
England

Telephone

01842754038

Email

rosalindbarnett@thetfordtowncouncil.gov.uk

Website

www.thetfordtowncouncil.gov.uk