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        "description": "A. Grass Cutting & Litter Collection\nThe Contractor must carry out grass cutting (either standard 'cut and drop' or 'cut and collect' - please specify in the application) and litter picking across all designated sites, ensuring that grass does not exceed the agreed height limit of 10cm.\nUsing the map and documents in Appendix 1 and 2, all the sites under this Lot are detailed. Areas highlighted green must be maintained so that grass never exceeds 10cm, and vegetation encroaching on pathways must be cut back to the path edge to ensure full and unobstructed use of the path. The blue areas are designated wildlife zones and must only be cut once per annum in September/October (weather dependent and may take place earlier in cases of wildfire risk). The areas in purple indicate the location of a sports pitch; dark blue shows the cricket outfield; yellow indicates the dual-use pitch, pink shows the areas to be cut twice per-annum, orange pins indicate playgrounds, green pin shows our tennis court and lastly, the blue pins show site specific info.\nThe Contractor is also responsible for routine cutting back of vegetation (as detailed in Appendix 1 and 2 and any other locations that may arise within the areas already covered under this Lot.) to ensure the footpaths, signage or sightlines are not encroached upon, as well as to maintain safe access and a tidy appearance. This excludes specialist arboricultural works (e.g. major tree surgery, felling, or works at height requiring a qualified tree surgeon), which will be instructed separately if necessary.\nAll trees, benches, and other fixed structures within green spaces must be actively avoided to ensure they are not damaged. Any damages must be reported to STC according to section 4J. The Contractor must also make themselves aware of any trees subject to Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs) as any works on these require prior written permission from STC.\nB. Playground Maintenance\nAt the following sites:\n• The Salts Playground\n• The Salts Skatepark\n• The Crouch\nContractor must maintain playgrounds and associated areas:\n•\tMaintain the sandpit by topping up with certified play-grade sand, ensuring safety and compliance with relevant playground standards.\n•\tCut grass in play areas as soon as it exceeds 10cm in height or sooner.\n•\tMaintain up to date records/logs of all maintenance carried out, including:\no\tDate of work performed\no\tDescription of tasks completed\no\tAny issues identified and actions taken\no\tPhotographic evidence of completed work\no\tRecords must be available for inspection by STC.\nC. Sports Pitch Management\nThe Contractor shall manage the Council's sports pitches and associated facilities. This contract does not include the provision of fine turf or specialist grounds services (e.g cricket squares, bowling greens). Works are limited to maintaining safe, playable grass surfaces for football, rugby, cricket outfield, and stoolball, as set out below, ensuring all areas are maintained to a safe, playable and visually acceptable standard. For the purposes of this contract, 'playable' and 'match-ready' refers to the Grounds Management Assocation's standards - see Standards and Guidance section below.\n Responsibilities are:\n•\tFootball (STFC at the Crouch and Premier Football at The Salts):\no\tPrepare pitches to a match-ready standard, including line marking and top-ups, which must only be carried out when instructed by STC, using the Contractor's own marking equipment unless otherwise directed.\no\tMaintain grass at an appropriate height for football (during August-May, maximum 20-35mm).\no\tInspect & repair pitches regularly for hazards, including litter, broken glass, holes, divots, waterlogging or other obstructions.\no\tUndertake seasonal maintenance: mowing, aeration, reseeding, fertilising, sanding, rolling, and topdressing to ensure safe, playable surfaces.\no\tObserve a rest period for grass from mid-May to August to support regrowth and pitch health.\no\tProvide pre-season preparation, including seeding, sanding, scarifying and rolling, prior to the start of the playing season.\no\tWater, provided by STC, may be accessed at the point indicated in Appendix 1 and 2. The Contractor shall provide all necessary equipment, including hoses of sufficient length to service the designated work areas.\n•\tRugby (at The Salts):\no\tPrepare pitches to a match-ready standard, including line marking and top-ups, which must only be carried out as instructed by STC, using the Contractor's own marking equipment unless otherwise directed. \no\tRemove and securely store rugby posts at The Salts Recreation Ground, outside of playing season.\no\tStrim around goal storage areas and inspect and remove hazards (including litter, broken glass, or damage to posts).\no\tMaintain grass at appropriate playing height (typically 25-75mm) through regular mowing.\no\tRepair divots, bare patches and high-wear areas to maintain a safe and playable surface, as well as keeping the pitch and surrounding areas clean, removing litter and debris.\no\tUndertake seasonal maintenance and end-of-season renovation (overseeding, aeration, fertilisation) as agreed with STC.\no\tReport any damage to rugby posts, sockets, or equipment and agree remedial action agreed with STC and stakeholders.\no\tWater provided by STC may be accessed at the point indicated in Appendix 1 and 2. The Contractor shall provide all necessary equipment, including hoses of sufficient length to service the designated work areas.\n•\tCricket (at The Salts):\no\tMaintain the outfield throughout the cricket season (April-September).\no\tPrepare the outfield to a match-ready standard, ensuring grass does not exceed 25mm and is free of hazards (e.g divots or broken glass) and debris.\no\tRepair bare patches and high-wear areas to maintain a safe and playable surface.\n•\tDual-Use Pitches\no\tAppendix 1 identifies the area of The Salts highlighted in yellow. This area is a dual-use pitch and must be prepared for cricket during the summer months and for rugby during the winter months. It is the Contractor's responsibility to ensure that this area is maintained, prepared and presented to a match-ready and playable condition for all scheduled fixtures.\n•\tTennis (at The Salts):\no\tSweep tennis courts weekly to maintain a safe, debris-free surface.\n•\tChanging Rooms & Facilities (The Salts):\no\tUnlock, clean, and prepare changing rooms and associated facilities prior to use, and lock and secure them after use.\no\tEnsure all facilities are left in a clean, safe and serviceable condition, in line with fixture schedules notified by Authorised STC Officer.\n•\tMethod, Programme and Reporting:\no\tContractor is responsible for determining methods, schedules and resources required to achieve the specified outcomes.\no\tTender submissions must include proposed approaches, equipment list and indicative timetable. \no\tMaintain an up-to-date schedule of works for STC, ensuring that STC (and relevant stakeholders where appropriate) are notified in advance of any significant changes.\n•\tStandards & Guidance:\no\tFollow professional guidance and best practice as recommended by the Ground Management Association: GMA Home - Grounds Management Association.\no\tMaintain records of maintenance activities, inspections and any issues identified.\n•\tContractor Storage Facility\nA storage hut located at The Crouch is available for the Contractor's use during the contract period. The following conditions apply:\no\tThe hut may be used solely for the storage of equipment and materials required for delivery of the STC grounds maintenance contract.\no\tThe Contractor is responsible for keeping the hut secure at all times, including the safe management of any keys or access codes provided.\no\tThe Contractor must maintain the hut in a clean and tidy condition and ensure no hazardous substances are stored without the Council's prior written consent.\no\tThe Council accepts no liability for any loss, theft, or damage to the Contractor's property stored in the hut.\no\tUse of the hut is conditional on the Contractor vacating it immediately upon the end of the contract or upon request by the Council, leaving it in good condition.\nD. Watering\nFor both the rugby and football pitches:\n•\tWater may be accessed at the points indicated in Appendix 1 and 2, at The Salts Recreation Ground and The Crouch. 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