Worthing Allotment Management

Worthing Borough Council (WBC) is looking to form a concession agreement for the provision of site management for our Worthing allotment sites. Site management will be required across multiple allotment sites in the Worthing Borough area, including but not limited to:

Chesswood Farm Allotments

Dominion Road Allotments

George V Allotments

Haynes Road Allotments

Hillbarn Lane Allotments

St Andrew's Road Allotments

West Tarring Allotments

The successful service provider will be expected to collect all rents and manage day-to-day operations utilising funds from the rent account, when required. WBC will retain ownership and ultimate responsibility of the land, receiving an agreed percentage of the rents annually. Below is an overview of the responsibilities:

To collect all rent and fees on behalf of the Worthing Borough Council (WBC)

Maintain the site to reasonable standard specifically:

Fences and gates are functional and in a good state of repair

Foliage does not infringe neighbouring property

Rubbish/Fly Tipping is cleared

Communal areas/Parking areas are safe and accessible

Complete administrative tasks related to the management of the allotments, specifically:

Managing the Waiting List fairly

Accompanying potential tenants when viewing plots

Issuing and filing Tenancy Agreements

Managing a fair Non Cultivation and Inspection procedure

Issuing Notice to Quit letters or administering Relinquishments

Bookkeeping and accounting

Provide a clear process for Complaints

Inform council Arboriculturalist and/or the Planning Team on any matters relating to the pruning, removal or damage to trees (with or without TPO's) that are on the communal areas of the land

Ensure and evidence on request, compliance with WBC governance procedures, code of conduct and policies

Keep rent rates and rent increases aligned with other Adur & Worthing Council's allotment sites

Pay an annual percentage of the rent income to WBC

In order to be considered for this opportunity please express your interest by email to procurement@adur-worthing.gov.uk, your expression of interest should include the details of your business, your organisation type (including any official registrations such as charity/company), and key contact information.