Invitation to Tender: Old Basing & Lychpit Parish Council Grounds Maintenance Contract 2027-32
Grounds Maintenance Contractor based within 10 mile radius of Basingstoke required by Old Basing & Lychpit Parish Council to manage the upkeep of the Parish Council's land consisting of two children's play areas and adult exercise equipment, sports and general recreation fields, Cemetery & Garden of Remembrance, Allotments, car parks and National Heritage site in addition to sports pitches including Archery, Bowls, Cricket and Football. The contractor must provide evidence of having prior experience and specialist knowledge of maintenance of a heritage site, bowling greens and cricket pitches and have a proven track record of a high level of customer satisfaction. The contractor must also demonstrate the ability to be responsive and flexible in its approach to tasks and particularly in dealing with those clubs that use the facilities.
Works as set out in the Maintenance Schedule to be provided on application will include grass and hedge cutting, maintenance of grass borders, upkeep of the Cemetery, Garden of Remembrance and Allotments and seasonal maintenance and treatment of the sports pitches.
Attendance on site for certain sports and other events, which will include weekends, is also required.
The contract will be for an initial 5 year period and, subject to satisfactory results, will include an option to extend for a further 2 years.
Submissions must be received by 26 October 2026.
Questions
Will TUPE apply to this contract?
The Council understands that it is possible that TUPE could apply should the contract transfer to a new provider. Enquiries have been made with the current contractor, whose view is that TUPE may apply in certain circumstances. However, at this stage they are unable to confirm whether any employees would transfer, nor whether they would wish staff to transfer, as this will depend on the circumstances at the time and the outcome of the procurement process.
Tenderers should therefore consider the possibility that TUPE may apply when preparing their submissions. The Council is unable to provide any guarantee regarding TUPE arrangements at this stage, and tenderers should satisfy themselves as to the implications for their organisation.
We are a nationwide provider. Would we be suitable for the contract?
The Find a Tender notice details that contractors must be based within a 10 mile radius of the parish of Old Basing & Lychpit.