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Grounds management

Man with lawn mower cutting grassWe provide professional and comprehensive support by working with your grounds maintenance provider to ensure your school grounds are maintained in a safe manner, to the required statutory standards for grounds and playing fields. Ensuring that you meet your statutory duties and health and safety compliance are an integral part of our service.

What we offer:

  • full and regular inspection of theĀ provider’s performance and close scrutiny of all claims before payment is authorised
  • dealing directly with the provider’s representative on behalf of the school regarding disputes and queries
  • cost effective estimates for variations or additional work required
  • advice and support on the technical aspects of grounds management
  • advice on financial control of the grounds maintenance budget
  • an advisory service on any necessary renovation or care required to maintain sporting facilities at a suitable standard
  • the design of small schemes, preparation of specifications, seeking of estimates and the provision of site supervision for specialist work such as drainage schemes and the renovation of synthetic/artificial surfaces
  • advice and support in the development and construction of wildlife areas for rural studiesa
  • advice on floral displays including obtaining plants and flowers and arranging the decoration
  • advice on the suitability and provision of play equipment and safe play surfaces and an annual inspection of the outdoor play equipment
  • inspection of boundary walls and fences/footpaths and paving to identify any health and safety issues
  • general advice on the management and maintenance of the school grounds

Duration of SLA: One year ā€œrolloverā€

Period of notice: 3 months

For more information or to request a quote please contact us.

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Grounds maintenance

03000 26 0000

commercialservices@durham.gov.uk

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We understand the critical role schools, academies and other public sector organisations have in the fight against COVID 19. As a result of national guidance, many of our staff are working from home but are available to support customers via telephone, conferencing, portal or email. We may have to reduce support in some non-essential areas, therefore, if you are unable to contact us through your normal communication channels, you can contact us through our Customer Services Helpdesk on 03000 26 0000 or by email commercialservices@durham.gov.uk
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