Nottinghamshire County Council's Catering and Facilities Management Team (C&FM) are planning to procure a framework of providers to deliver requirements to develop, enhance and maintain the external grounds of premises including schools, children's centres, libraries, Council buildings and Parish and District owned sites including parks.

Examples of the types of projects C&FM will be looking to deliver with the support of the framework providers include: • Design & installation of new play facilities, including the supply and installation of a wide selection of play equipment, and the installation of various forms of safety surfacing • Line marking for a variety of sports • Line marking for car parks and access roads / drives • Fencing projects of all types, ranging from metal security fencing to recycled plastic picket fencing • Tarmac Projects, ranging from repairs and resurfacing to full construction of paths, playgrounds and drives • Hard Landscaping works, including the construction of stone paths, raised planters, patios and steps • Installation of canopies and shelters, ranging from timber pergolas, metal canopies, retractable awnings to basic outdoor classrooms • Design & installation of sensory paths and gardens, ponds and nature areas • Soft Landscaping schemes, including the design, development and maintenance of planting schemes • Maintenance of grounds in general e.g. jet washing, cleaning and maintenance of artificial surfacing including repairs and rejuvenation cleaning and clearance of overgrown vegetation. • Design & construction of Multi-use Games Areas (MUGAS) • Construction of various artificial sports facilities from tennis courts, 5-a-side football to athletics tracks, long jumps etc. • Construction & rejuvenation of natural grass pitches • Groundwork Projects, including drainage schemes, cable trenching, installation of canopy / shed foundations, installation of retaining walls and ground preparation for safety surfacing.

Nottinghamshire County Council's C&FM team and Corporate Procurement colleagues would like to invite interested Suppliers at to an event which will be held at County Hall, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 7QP on Thursday 19th September 4.00p.m - 5.30p.m.

Please book a ticket at the event by copying and pasting the following link into your search engine.

Note that tickets are available to book from Monday 19th August: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/supplier-event-framework-of-providers-to-deliver-landscaping-groundworks-and-related-supplies-and-tickets-69035022611 The event aims to be useful for any suppliers interested in this future opportunity including smaller and medium sized enterprises who may not have engaged in a tendering process before.

The event will include a presentation which will outline: • Background and scope of the requirement • What is involved in a tender process • How a framework contract works • Timescales There will also be an opportunity to ask questions at the event.