Litter Picking Contract

SCDC is looking for a suitably experienced company to provide litter picking services to the Council throughout SCDC’s district.

The initial schedule of work must be completed by the 31/03/2016 and is in a contract range of (£55 to £60k) and shall include:

SCDC may choose to undertake further works at its discretion. The programme for any extended works will be agreed with the successful contractor.

Due to the nature of the contract/value no guaranteed volume/value can be given by SCDC.

Bidders will price this contract on the basis of 1 verge at the side of the road. Prices will be a per kilometre of road. Please note that the price per kilometre is irrespective of the width or density of the verge. Worked example:

1. side of the A14 as above will be charged at 27 miles x price per km. Both sides of the carriage way will be charged at 54 miles x price per km.

Regular contact with SCDC’s contract manager will be required throughout the contract, which may take the form of telephone, face to face or email. SCDC will need named contacts with the successful organisation and an escalation route.

The contract is for 1 year term with the option for SCDC to extend each and every year for a further 2 years (at SCDC’s discretion) providing the value of the contract is below the EU threshold (currently £163k).