Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

Tender description

Planned project work and client team led maintenance tasks based around the improvement of North Somerset Council’s Parks and open space, public realm and highways operation assets. Service provision to deliver opportunities for vocational skills training and rehabilitation to vulnerable people from a variety of local disadvantaged social groups within North Somerset. The initial term of the contract is for 5 years (60 months) with the option for an extension or extensions of up to a further 5 years (60 months), giving a maximum contract duration of 10 years (120 months). The estimated value given is for the maximum term of the contract (10 years/120 months). The contract includes: — the control of common weeds within highway and public realm areas of North Somerset, — treatment of Injurious and Invasive weeds within selected areas of North Somerset, — provision of opportunities for local people that are ready for work with a route into employment, — creating a real work environment where the team will be expected to meet deadlines and provide productivity outcomes, — focus on operations such as painting, general repairs, furniture and signage installation and fabrication of bespoke street furniture, — client led grounds and habitat management maintenance tasks, including minor works.