Grounds Maintenance

Descriptions

Biddulph Town Council takes pride in the maintenance of the Biddulph Burial Grounds. The sites play a significant part in the lives of residents and the wider community. Maintenance responsibilities cover three sites: 1.the closed burial ground at St Lawrence's Church; 2.the Town Burial Ground behind the church site; and, 3.the new Woodhouse Burial Ground, which links via a wooded area known locally as the Bateman Walk. Biddulph Town Council is seeking a professional and qualified company that can deliver an exceptional value for money service. Tenders should include costs for: •Grass cutting; •Hedge and low branch management; •Management of wooded areas (Bateman Walk); •General maintenance of the site, including treatment of weeds and removal of rubbish (including wreaths, as appropriate); •Backfilling graves to remove excessive undulations and management of the soil store. In addition, please provide the following information: •Name and contact details for your organisation. •Organisation information: sole trader, public limited company, etc. •Are there any court actions and/ or tribunal hearings outstanding against your organisation which relate to the provision of this contract? •Please confirm that you hold Public Liability, Personal Liability and Professional Indemnity Insurance, and the value of this cover. •Current staffing levels and ability to undertake activities alongside other contractual relationships. •Please confirm whether you propose to provide part or all the proposed service through another organisation. •Previous experience of providing contracts of a similar nature; provision of two relevant referees. •Include details of relevant training completed within the previous two years. •Outline your approach to the protection of information when providing your services. •A copy of your organisation's Health and Safety at Work Policy, to include site specific risk assessment and method statement. •A copy of your organisation's Equality and Diversity Policy.