The Contracting Authority intends to deliver the following outcomes from the contract:

— a clean and attractive town for residents and visitors,

— enhanced local participation and pride,

— quality modern and well-managed services,

— an economic, efficient and effective Council.

It is anticipated that the Contract will cover a wide range of services (”the Services”).

Consideration may be given during the procurement and negotiation process to the omission of some of the Services:

— Household Waste Collection Services,

— Materials management,

— Street Cleansing Services,

— Grounds Maintenance Services,

— Parks Services,

— Allotments Services,

— Cemeteries Services,

— Trees Inspection and Maintenance Services,

— Public Conveniences Services,

— Customer Management of Contracted Services,

— Communications and Education.

The Services may contain some minor elements of works.

The Authority wishes to establish a single contract providing a range of services, as described in II 1.4 above. The tender will not be subdivided into Lots, though there will be provision to sub contract or submit a consortium bid. The contract will have an initial contract term of 10 years, commencing on 4.6.2018, with the option to extend for up to a further 10 years.