Countryside Management Services

Tender 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 year April 2017 - March 2018. 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 the Town Council establish appropriate livestock grazing by summer 2017. Tender Requirements • A completed application form. • 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) Details of Application Process is included in the attachment