Ampthill Park & Amenities Grounds Maintenance Contract

Ampthill Town CouncilcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-05621fProcurement Act 2023SME suitableVCSE suitableplanning
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Estimated value

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

18 Jul 2025

This is a preliminary market engagement notice

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Description

Ampthill Town Council (the Council) is undertaking preliminary market engagement (PME) as the first stage in the process of identifying suitably qualified and resourced contractors that may be able provide grounds maintenance services to the Council, as required. The Council is required to re-tender for this service under its public procurement obligations. The required grounds maintenance services will focus primarily on Ampthill Great Park (excluding the Cricket & Football Grounds), and will also likely include other sites such as: Ampthill Cemetery, 2 allotment sites, 4 areas of public open space, a market area and car park. The Council may, as a result of communications during the PME period, consider breaking the contract down across the various site areas. It is envisaged the contract will commence on the 1st April 2026 for an initial 3-year term, extendable by a further 3-years in increments to be agreed at the time by both parties. The contractor will provide all necessary staff, vehicles, equipment and tools to resource the contract. The Council will provide to the contractor a storage building with mess room for use under the contract.

Scope

Reference
ATC-GroundsMaint.01/25-26
Total value
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
31 Mar 2026 to 31 Mar 2029
Possible extension to 31 Mar 2032

Subject to satisfactory performance by the Service Provider during the Initial Term, The Town Council may wish to extend the Agreement once or on multiple occasions for a further period of up to 1 or 2 years. The Town Council may approach the Service Provider if it wishes to do so before the end of the Initial Term. The clauses in the Agreement will apply throughout any such extended period unless otherwise stated to the contrary.

Main category
services
CPV classifications
77313000
77314000
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Pricecost60.00%
QualityOrganisation & Management - 7 points Employee Terms & Conditions / Retention - 15 points Transport & Equipment - 11 points Service Delivery - 17 points Mobilisation & Action Plan - 10 pointsquality40.00%

Participation

Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.

Refer to specification document as published.