UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

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.

Specification Street Parish Council is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of a footbridge at Street Skate Park under a lease arrangement with Joseph and Frances Clark Trust. Following deterioration to the wooden planks during late December 2024, the footbridge was cordoned off and the Skate Park closed on safety grounds. Street Parish Council has a duty under the lease to maintain the footbridge and are seeking tenders for a contractor to investigate the condition of the pedestrian footbridge and submit a proposal for its repair or replacement. The current lease arrangement is in place until 15th September 2039 upon which time the lease arrangement is likely to be reviewed. Nature of deterioration • At least four wooden planks/boards together with at least one of the wooden bridge hand rails show rot. • It has not been confirmed whether there is further rot in the wooden sub structure - though this may be present due to the age of the bridge. • Quotation to include all necessary works associated with the current pedestrian footbridge repair or replacement (to include removal of any waste as required).

Specification Street Parish Council is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of a footbridge at Street Skate Park under a lease arrangement with Joseph and Frances Clark Trust. Following deterioration to the wooden planks during late December 2024, the footbridge was cordoned off and the Skate Park closed on safety grounds. Street Parish Council has a duty under the lease to maintain the footbridge and are seeking tenders for a contractor to investigate the condition of the pedestrian footbridge and submit a proposal for its repair or replacement. The current lease arrangement is in place until 15th September 2039 upon which time the lease arrangement is likely to be reviewed. Nature of deterioration • At least four wooden planks/boards together with at least one of the wooden bridge hand rails show rot. • It has not been confirmed whether there is further rot in the wooden sub structure - though this may be present due to the age of the bridge. • Quotation to include all necessary works associated with the current pedestrian footbridge repair or replacement (to include removal of any waste as required).

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) • Tannery Field Grass Area • 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 Note: Mellanby Close Play Area was originally deemed OUT OF SCOPE by Street Parish Council but will need to be taken if Street Parish Council take Mellanby Grass Area. Latest position: Cllr has suggested removing ply equipment and keeping as a grass area. * decision for full council. • Wraxhill Park Equipped Play Area and Wraxhill Park Grass Area Please refer to supporting documents for more information.