Grounds Maintenance Contract

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  "date": "2026-08-07T12:23:51+01:00",
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        "title": "General Grounds Maintenance",
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          "amount": 150000,
          "currency": "GBP",
          "amountGross": 180000
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        "status": "active",
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        "description": "General grounds maintenance, including verges, open spaces and pathways.\nServices include grass cutting and trimming, maintenance of hedges, verges, trees and shrubs and Rights of Way clearance, together with associated services identified in the specification.\nTenderers applying for Lot 1 will be required to demonstrate how they will maintain the Council's verges, open spaces and paths, including how biodiversity will be encouraged while maintaining a tidy appearance where it matters and ensuring safety for all.",
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          "description": "The contract will be awarded on the basis of the Most Advantageous Tender, taking account of the published award criteria.\nThe evaluation weighting will be:\nAward criterion\tWeighting\nCapability & Approach\t30%\nPricing\t50%\nSocial Value\t20%\nTotal\t100%\nThe award criteria and assessment methodology are set out in greater detail in the associated tender documentation.\n________________________________________\n24. Capability & Approach - Lot 1\nTenderers applying for Lot 1 must provide a response titled:\nCapability & Approach Statement - Lot 1\nThe response must describe:\n•\tHow the contractor will approach maintenance of the Council's verges, open spaces and paths, based on prior experience;\n•\tHow biodiversity will be encouraged while maintaining a tidy appearance where it matters;\n•\tHow safety will be maintained for all;\n•\tThe qualifications and experience of staff who will be involved in delivery;\n•\tHow performance will be monitored against the contract; and\n•\tThe contractor's approach to continuous improvement.\n________________________________________\n25. Capability & Approach - Lot 2\nTenderers applying for Lot 2 must provide a response titled:\nCapability & Approach Statement - Lot 2\nThe response must describe:\n•\tHow the contractor will approach maintenance of the cemetery;\n•\tHow the cemetery will be maintained as a space suitable for quiet reflection and remembrance;\n•\tHow the contractor will ensure the cemetery remains respectful and inclusive for all;\n•\tThe qualifications and experience of staff involved in delivery;\n•\tHow performance will be monitored against the contract; and\n•\tThe contractor's approach to continuous improvement.\n________________________________________\n26. Capability & Approach - Lot 3\nTenderers applying for Lot 3 must provide a response titled:\nCapability & Approach Statement - Lot 3\nThe response must describe:\n•\tHow May Balfour Gardens will be maintained with care and respect at all times;\n•\tHow maintenance work will be carried out sensitively;\n•\tHow disruption to visitors will be minimised;\n•\tHow the peaceful nature of the site will be protected;\n•\tThe qualifications and experience of staff involved in delivery;\n•\tHow performance will be monitored against the contract; and\n•\tThe contractor's approach to continuous improvement.\n________________________________________\n27. Capability & Approach - Lot 4\nTenderers applying for Lot 4 must provide a response titled:\nCapability & Approach Statement - Lot 4\nThe response must describe:\n•\tHow the contractor will ensure bins are collected in a timely manner;\n•\tHow collected waste will be managed;\n•\tHow the environmental impact of waste management will be minimised;\n•\tThe qualifications and experience of staff involved in delivery;\n•\tHow performance will be monitored against the contract; and\n•\tThe contractor's approach to continuous improvement.\nSocial Value\nTenderers applying for any lot must provide a response titled:\nSocial Value Statement\nThe response must explain how the contractor will contribute to the Marlow Town community through delivery of the contract.\nExamples may include:\n•\tLocal employment;\n•\tCommunity engagement and wellbeing;\n•\tSocial inclusion;\n•\tLocal economic benefits;\n•\tUse of local suppliers and small businesses;\n•\tEnvironmental benefits;\n•\tIncreased biodiversity;\n•\tCarbon reduction; and\n•\tWaste minimisation.\nTenderers should describe their alignment with the Marlow Town Council Vision & Strategy and the UN Sustainable Development Goals, where appropriate."
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        "value": {
          "amount": 55000,
          "currency": "GBP",
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          "description": "Two individual additional years by mutual agreement"
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        "description": "Cemetery maintenance.\nThe contractor will be required to maintain the cemetery in accordance with the specification and ensure that the space remains suitable for quiet reflection and remembrance and is respectful and inclusive for all.",
        "suitability": {
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          "description": "The contract will be awarded on the basis of the Most Advantageous Tender, taking account of the published award criteria.\nThe evaluation weighting will be:\nAward criterion\tWeighting\nCapability & Approach\t30%\nPricing\t50%\nSocial Value\t20%\nTotal\t100%\nThe award criteria and assessment methodology are set out in greater detail in the associated tender documentation.\n________________________________________\n24. Capability & Approach - Lot 1\nTenderers applying for Lot 1 must provide a response titled:\nCapability & Approach Statement - Lot 1\nThe response must describe:\n•\tHow the contractor will approach maintenance of the Council's verges, open spaces and paths, based on prior experience;\n•\tHow biodiversity will be encouraged while maintaining a tidy appearance where it matters;\n•\tHow safety will be maintained for all;\n•\tThe qualifications and experience of staff who will be involved in delivery;\n•\tHow performance will be monitored against the contract; and\n•\tThe contractor's approach to continuous improvement.\n________________________________________\n25. Capability & Approach - Lot 2\nTenderers applying for Lot 2 must provide a response titled:\nCapability & Approach Statement - Lot 2\nThe response must describe:\n•\tHow the contractor will approach maintenance of the cemetery;\n•\tHow the cemetery will be maintained as a space suitable for quiet reflection and remembrance;\n•\tHow the contractor will ensure the cemetery remains respectful and inclusive for all;\n•\tThe qualifications and experience of staff involved in delivery;\n•\tHow performance will be monitored against the contract; and\n•\tThe contractor's approach to continuous improvement.\n________________________________________\n26. Capability & Approach - Lot 3\nTenderers applying for Lot 3 must provide a response titled:\nCapability & Approach Statement - Lot 3\nThe response must describe:\n•\tHow May Balfour Gardens will be maintained with care and respect at all times;\n•\tHow maintenance work will be carried out sensitively;\n•\tHow disruption to visitors will be minimised;\n•\tHow the peaceful nature of the site will be protected;\n•\tThe qualifications and experience of staff involved in delivery;\n•\tHow performance will be monitored against the contract; and\n•\tThe contractor's approach to continuous improvement.\n________________________________________\n27. Capability & Approach - Lot 4\nTenderers applying for Lot 4 must provide a response titled:\nCapability & Approach Statement - Lot 4\nThe response must describe:\n•\tHow the contractor will ensure bins are collected in a timely manner;\n•\tHow collected waste will be managed;\n•\tHow the environmental impact of waste management will be minimised;\n•\tThe qualifications and experience of staff involved in delivery;\n•\tHow performance will be monitored against the contract; and\n•\tThe contractor's approach to continuous improvement.\nSocial Value\nTenderers applying for any lot must provide a response titled:\nSocial Value Statement\nThe response must explain how the contractor will contribute to the Marlow Town community through delivery of the contract.\nExamples may include:\n•\tLocal employment;\n•\tCommunity engagement and wellbeing;\n•\tSocial inclusion;\n•\tLocal economic benefits;\n•\tUse of local suppliers and small businesses;\n•\tEnvironmental benefits;\n•\tIncreased biodiversity;\n•\tCarbon reduction; and\n•\tWaste minimisation.\nTenderers should describe their alignment with the Marlow Town Council Vision & Strategy and the UN Sustainable Development Goals, where appropriate."
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        "id": "3",
        "title": "May Balfour Gardens Maintenance",
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        "description": "May Balfour Gardens maintenance.\nThe contractor will be required to maintain May Balfour Gardens with care and respect at all times.\nMaintenance work must be carried out sensitively to minimise disruption to visitors and protect the peaceful nature of the site.",
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          "description": "The contract will be awarded on the basis of the Most Advantageous Tender, taking account of the published award criteria.\nThe evaluation weighting will be:\nAward criterion\tWeighting\nCapability & Approach\t30%\nPricing\t50%\nSocial Value\t20%\nTotal\t100%\nThe award criteria and assessment methodology are set out in greater detail in the associated tender documentation.\n________________________________________\n24. Capability & Approach - Lot 1\nTenderers applying for Lot 1 must provide a response titled:\nCapability & Approach Statement - Lot 1\nThe response must describe:\n•\tHow the contractor will approach maintenance of the Council's verges, open spaces and paths, based on prior experience;\n•\tHow biodiversity will be encouraged while maintaining a tidy appearance where it matters;\n•\tHow safety will be maintained for all;\n•\tThe qualifications and experience of staff who will be involved in delivery;\n•\tHow performance will be monitored against the contract; and\n•\tThe contractor's approach to continuous improvement.\n________________________________________\n25. Capability & Approach - Lot 2\nTenderers applying for Lot 2 must provide a response titled:\nCapability & Approach Statement - Lot 2\nThe response must describe:\n•\tHow the contractor will approach maintenance of the cemetery;\n•\tHow the cemetery will be maintained as a space suitable for quiet reflection and remembrance;\n•\tHow the contractor will ensure the cemetery remains respectful and inclusive for all;\n•\tThe qualifications and experience of staff involved in delivery;\n•\tHow performance will be monitored against the contract; and\n•\tThe contractor's approach to continuous improvement.\n________________________________________\n26. Capability & Approach - Lot 3\nTenderers applying for Lot 3 must provide a response titled:\nCapability & Approach Statement - Lot 3\nThe response must describe:\n•\tHow May Balfour Gardens will be maintained with care and respect at all times;\n•\tHow maintenance work will be carried out sensitively;\n•\tHow disruption to visitors will be minimised;\n•\tHow the peaceful nature of the site will be protected;\n•\tThe qualifications and experience of staff involved in delivery;\n•\tHow performance will be monitored against the contract; and\n•\tThe contractor's approach to continuous improvement.\n________________________________________\n27. Capability & Approach - Lot 4\nTenderers applying for Lot 4 must provide a response titled:\nCapability & Approach Statement - Lot 4\nThe response must describe:\n•\tHow the contractor will ensure bins are collected in a timely manner;\n•\tHow collected waste will be managed;\n•\tHow the environmental impact of waste management will be minimised;\n•\tThe qualifications and experience of staff involved in delivery;\n•\tHow performance will be monitored against the contract; and\n•\tThe contractor's approach to continuous improvement.\nSocial Value\nTenderers applying for any lot must provide a response titled:\nSocial Value Statement\nThe response must explain how the contractor will contribute to the Marlow Town community through delivery of the contract.\nExamples may include:\n•\tLocal employment;\n•\tCommunity engagement and wellbeing;\n•\tSocial inclusion;\n•\tLocal economic benefits;\n•\tUse of local suppliers and small businesses;\n•\tEnvironmental benefits;\n•\tIncreased biodiversity;\n•\tCarbon reduction; and\n•\tWaste minimisation.\nTenderers should describe their alignment with the Marlow Town Council Vision & Strategy and the UN Sustainable Development Goals, where appropriate."
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        "value": {
          "amount": 20000,
          "currency": "GBP",
          "amountGross": 24000
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        "status": "active",
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        "description": "Waste management and bin clearance.\nThe contractor will be required to ensure that bins are collected in a timely manner and that collected waste is appropriately managed.\nTenderers must demonstrate how they will minimise the environmental impact of the service.",
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          "description": "The contract will be awarded on the basis of the Most Advantageous Tender, taking account of the published award criteria.\nThe evaluation weighting will be:\nAward criterion\tWeighting\nCapability & Approach\t30%\nPricing\t50%\nSocial Value\t20%\nTotal\t100%\nThe award criteria and assessment methodology are set out in greater detail in the associated tender documentation.\n________________________________________\n24. Capability & Approach - Lot 1\nTenderers applying for Lot 1 must provide a response titled:\nCapability & Approach Statement - Lot 1\nThe response must describe:\n•\tHow the contractor will approach maintenance of the Council's verges, open spaces and paths, based on prior experience;\n•\tHow biodiversity will be encouraged while maintaining a tidy appearance where it matters;\n•\tHow safety will be maintained for all;\n•\tThe qualifications and experience of staff who will be involved in delivery;\n•\tHow performance will be monitored against the contract; and\n•\tThe contractor's approach to continuous improvement.\n________________________________________\n25. Capability & Approach - Lot 2\nTenderers applying for Lot 2 must provide a response titled:\nCapability & Approach Statement - Lot 2\nThe response must describe:\n•\tHow the contractor will approach maintenance of the cemetery;\n•\tHow the cemetery will be maintained as a space suitable for quiet reflection and remembrance;\n•\tHow the contractor will ensure the cemetery remains respectful and inclusive for all;\n•\tThe qualifications and experience of staff involved in delivery;\n•\tHow performance will be monitored against the contract; and\n•\tThe contractor's approach to continuous improvement.\n________________________________________\n26. Capability & Approach - Lot 3\nTenderers applying for Lot 3 must provide a response titled:\nCapability & Approach Statement - Lot 3\nThe response must describe:\n•\tHow May Balfour Gardens will be maintained with care and respect at all times;\n•\tHow maintenance work will be carried out sensitively;\n•\tHow disruption to visitors will be minimised;\n•\tHow the peaceful nature of the site will be protected;\n•\tThe qualifications and experience of staff involved in delivery;\n•\tHow performance will be monitored against the contract; and\n•\tThe contractor's approach to continuous improvement.\n________________________________________\n27. Capability & Approach - Lot 4\nTenderers applying for Lot 4 must provide a response titled:\nCapability & Approach Statement - Lot 4\nThe response must describe:\n•\tHow the contractor will ensure bins are collected in a timely manner;\n•\tHow collected waste will be managed;\n•\tHow the environmental impact of waste management will be minimised;\n•\tThe qualifications and experience of staff involved in delivery;\n•\tHow performance will be monitored against the contract; and\n•\tThe contractor's approach to continuous improvement.\nSocial Value\nTenderers applying for any lot must provide a response titled:\nSocial Value Statement\nThe response must explain how the contractor will contribute to the Marlow Town community through delivery of the contract.\nExamples may include:\n•\tLocal employment;\n•\tCommunity engagement and wellbeing;\n•\tSocial inclusion;\n•\tLocal economic benefits;\n•\tUse of local suppliers and small businesses;\n•\tEnvironmental benefits;\n•\tIncreased biodiversity;\n•\tCarbon reduction; and\n•\tWaste minimisation.\nTenderers should describe their alignment with the Marlow Town Council Vision & Strategy and the UN Sustainable Development Goals, where appropriate."
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    "description": "The Council is seeking suitably experienced and competent contractors to provide grounds maintenance services in accordance with the Council's specification.\nThe principal services required are:\n•\tGrass cutting and trimming of urban grass verges;\n•\tTrimming and pruning of hedges, verges, trees and shrubs;\n•\tRights of way clearance;\n•\tCemetery maintenance;\n•\tMay Balfour Gardens maintenance; and\n•\tBin clearance.\nAdditional services may occasionally be required, including:\n•\tTrimming and pruning of hedges, verges, trees and shrubs not forming part of the regular scheme; and\n•\tSiding out of overgrown footways or other Rights of Way not forming part of the regular scheme.",
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