August 2023

20 Buckden Roundabout August 2023 Please mention the Buckden Roundabout when replying to advertisers Adverts PAINTING & DECORATING Interior and Exterior Trevor Crowe: Property Services, Brickwork and Plastering, Roofing and Gutters, Patios, Fencing Carpentry & Conservatory Roof Cleaning 01480 810963 or 07780 588715 A deep Down Dry Clean for all your Carpets and Rugs Immediate use as soon as cleaned! Substantial benefit to asthma sufferers No colour run or shrinkage All Upholstery, including Leather Upholstery also cleaned: Call Bryan on: 01487 840310 Or 07766 576381 Need help planning and booking your next Holiday ? We can book: Flights Cruises Tailor - Made Trips UK Breaks You are safe in the knowledge that everything we book is fully protected. e: sarah@hotchillitravel.co.uk t: 07801 600387 w: www.hotchillitravel.com PATINA RESTORATION French polishing & Furniture Restoration. Fine Craftsmanship & Quality Work Telephone: 07980185440 www.patinarestorations.co.uk Contractor required: Amenities management Buckden Parish Council (BPC) – Village waste bins BPC provides waste bins in open spaces across Buckden village to help our residents and visitors keep those areas neat and tidy, including bins used for the disposal of dog waste. We are now looking for a contractor to provide a regular ser- vice to empty each of our bins. The appointed contractor will be required to consistently un- dertake the following tasks: • Weekly emptying of BPC waste bins (as per schedule agreed between contractor and BPC Clerk). Note our 1100L Eurobins are NOT included in this contract as these are subject to alternative contractual arrangements. • BPC currently has approximately 40 bins, various sizes to 120L maximum • Details as to current number and locations will be provided by the Clerk, BPC. • If in the future in the number of bins increases contract payments will be reviewed. • Occasional extra activity to empty a limited number of the Parish Council ’ s bins may be required, by mutual agree- ment between the Contractor and the Clerk, e.g. following events in the village. • Comply with all relevant legislation and with the Waste Duty of Care Code of Practice • Use appropriate equipment following risk assessments • Provide copies of and maintain all relevant insurances, Risk Assessments for review by the Clerk on demand Work to be carried out using the contractor ’ s own equipment, including PPE, maintained at their expense unless agreed oth- erwise in advance. Contractor characteristics • Must be able to work on their own to complete tasks in a timely manner • Excellent customer facing skills whilst working on behalf of the Parish Council • Good communication both verbal and written for commu- nication for working with the Buckden Parish Clerk. Expressions of interest in this contractual arrangement should be sent to clerk@buckdenpc.org.uk You will then be contacted with further information to enable a price for the work to be quoted. Buckden Parish Council is required to seek value for the mon- ey, and this service will be funded from our residents ’ Council Tax payments. That value will be assessed on the basis of con- tractor ’ s evidence that they will be able to provide all the re- quired elements as well as price. Interviews may be held either in - person or by video - call to explore the supporting evidence.