Published date: 6 March 2018

Last edited date: 6 March 2018

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: 12 March 2018

Contract summary

Industry

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

Location of contract

East of England

Value of contract

£3,000 to £6,000

Procurement reference

TTC/17/007

Published date

6 March 2018

Closing date

12 March 2018

Contract start date

1 April 2018

Contract end date

31 March 2021

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

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

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

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 years April 2018- March 2021. The contract will be subject to an annual review at the end of the financial year. Either party will be able to withdraw from the arrangement without financial penalty .

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 with the ongoing health and safety improvements on sites including the mesh walk way on the summit and between flights of steps at Castle Motte
• To help the Town Council maintain grazing at Barnham Cross Common, Melford Common and explore options for grazing of Castle Park
Tender Requirements
• A completed application form which is provided.
• 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)

Please note that tenders that do not include all the above may be discarded. The Town Council will not consider electronic tenders or tenders received after the deadline date
Contact name and number: Roz Barnett Amenities Officer, 07553 388552
rosalindbarnett@thetfordtowncouncil.gov.uk
Tenders to be delivered by noon, on Friday the 2nd of March 2018

Sealed inner envelopes to be marked 'Land management Tender', for the attention of the Town Clerk, Thetford Town Council. Postal Address: Kings House, King Street, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2AT

Details of the winning contract will be published IAW Local Government Transparency Code 2014.

More information

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About the buyer

Contact name

Roz Barnett

Address

Kings House
THETFORD
IP24 2AT
England

Telephone

01842754247

Email

rosalindbarnett@thetfordtowncouncil.gov.uk