Street Parish Council - Tender for 3-year Grounds Maintenance contract 1st November 2024 to 31st October 2027
Scope of works
Street Parish Council is inviting tenders for the ground and horticultural maintenance requirements throughout the village, which includes:
• Merriman Park
Note: Merriman Park is owned by Street Parish Council and managed by the Merriman Park Community Group (MPCG).
• Street Skatepark
Note: Street Skatepark is owned by Street Parish Council.
• Strode Road Allotments
Note: Strode Road Allotments are owned by Street Parish Council and administered by Street and District Allotments Association.
• The centre of the roundabout on the Westway near McDonalds
Note: The roundabout is owned by Somerset Council and maintained by Street Parish Council.
• Hanging baskets (High Street, Farm Road and Leigh Road), Flower Beds (High Street and Leigh Road), and Horse Trough (The Cross).
Note: Owned by Street Parish Council
Additional works
• Cleaning and maintenance of four bus shelters.
• Moving Speed Indicator Devices (SIDs) to locations around Street.
• Other works as required, on an ad hoc basis.
Ad hoc works
The successful contractor must be flexible when ad hoc work is required. This is to be quoted for on an agreed hourly rate. Once the quote is approved, works can be carried out.
Future opportunities with Street Parish Council
Due to Somerset Council's program of Asset and Service Devolution, additional services may be available from 1st May 2025 which could include:
• Additional grass cutting of open spaces and verges.
• Additional play area health and safety inspections and maintenance.
Within the invitation to tender we are asking contractors to indicate whether they may be willing to quote for these works in the future.
Street Parish Council - Grounds Maintenance Contract for Play Areas and Open Spaces
Tender for 2-year Grounds Maintenance Contract for
Play Areas and Open Spaces
Street Parish Council is taking on Play Areas and open green spaces due to the devolution of land and assets from Somerset Council. Street Parish Council will be responsible for the upkeep of this land and assets for the benefit of residents and visitors of Street.
Play Area and Open Space Locations
• Goss Drive Play Area and Grass Area (Kickabout)
• Willow Road Grass Area (adj 22 Willow Rd) and Willow Road Grass Area (to rear of 62-68 Goss Drive)
• Ringolds Way Play Area and Ringolds Way Grass Area (adj Ringolds Way Play Area) and Ringolds Way Grass Area (adj 2 Pearmain Road)
• Woods Batch Play Area
• Bove Moor Play Area and Bove Moor Road Grass Area & Recreation
• 173 Strode Road Grass Area behind and 179 Strode Road Grass Area behind Gould Close
• Gould Close Grass Area West of 9 Gould Close
• Mellanby Close Play Area Play and Mellanby Grass Area
• Wraxhill Park Equipped Play Area and Wraxhill Park Grass Area
Grounds Maintenance Contract for Play Areas and Open Spaces
Tender for 2-year Grounds Maintenance Contract for
Play Areas and Open Spaces
It is anticipated the legal process to transfer land and assets under devolution from Somerset Council will be completed on or after 1 September 2025
Date of the contract therefore may be subject to change.
Contract period: 1 September 2025 - 30 September 2027.
Street Parish Council is due to take on five or six Play Areas and several open green spaces due to the devolution of land and assets from Somerset Council.
Street Parish Council will be responsible for the upkeep of this land and assets for the benefit of residents and visitors of Street.
Play Area and Open Space Locations
Street Parish Council is inviting tenders for a 2-year Grounds Maintenance Contract for Play Areas and Open Spaces as follows:
• Goss Drive Play Area and Grass Area (Kickabout)
• Willow Road Grass Area (adj 22 Willow Rd) and Willow Road Grass Area (to rear of 62-68 Goss Drive)
• Ringolds Way Play Area and Ringolds Way Grass Area (adj Ringolds Way Play Area) and Ringolds Way Grass Area (adj 2 Pearmain Road)
• Woods Batch Play Area
• Bove Moor Play Area and Bove Moor Road Grass Area & Recreation
• 173 Strode Road Grass Area behind and 179 Strode Road Grass Area behind Gould Close
• Gould Close Grass Area West of 9 Gould Close
• Mellanby Close Play Area Play and Mellanby Grass Area
• Wraxhill Park Equipped Play Area and Wraxhill Park Grass Area