Tender

Grass Cutting for Wembury Parish

WEMBURY PARISH COUNCIL

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Tender

05 Feb 2026 at 16:55

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Wembury Parish Council is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process for a three-year grass cutting contract, entitled "Grass Cutting for Wembury Parish." This tender, classified under the agricultural and horticultural services industry (CPV codes 77100000 and 77300000), requires services at locations in Wembury, including the Wembury Recreation Ground and Down Thomas Playing Fields. The procurement process follows an open procedure below threshold and seeks submissions by Thursday, 12th March 2026, at noon. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2029. Interested parties should send their tenders, marked "Grass Cutting Tender", to Laura Kearney, the Responsible Financial Officer at Wembury Parish Council, either via email or post.

This tender presents a clear opportunity for businesses in the horticultural and agricultural services sector to expand their operations with a stable three-year contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) will find this opportunity particularly favourable. The requirement for proof of public liability insurance and experience suggests that businesses with a proven track record in similar services will be well-positioned to compete effectively. The open procurement method ensures fair competition, potentially fostering growth among service providers who can efficiently deliver quality service while adhering to the outlined cutting schedule.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Grass Cutting for Wembury Parish

Notice Description

The Parish Council is inviting tenders for a grass cutting contract. The contract will run for three years, subject to satisfactory performance. Areas to be cut * Wembury Recreation Ground (excluding the playpark) * Down Thomas Playing Fields Cut and leave is acceptable. Cutting schedule * January - once * February - none * March - twice * April - twice * May - once * June - once * July - once * August - once * September - twice * October - once * November & December - none To apply, please submit: * Your price for the work * Brief details of your experience * Proof of public liability insurance Tenders should be clearly marked "Grass Cutting Tender" and sent to: Laura Kearney at rfo@wemburyparishcouncil.gov.uk or 12 Pellew Place, Plymouth, PL2 1EQ Responsible Financial Officer Wembury Parish Council The closing date for tenders is Thursday 12th of March at 12:00 noon. For further details, please contact Jane Cox at j.cox@wemburyparishcouncil.gov.uk or on 07955240156.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1f5a894a-7f6c-483b-99f0-45e8a4bee392
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c742774-2902-467a-a7f4-45020c8a409d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

CPV Codes

77100000 - Agricultural services

77300000 - Horticultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 20261 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEMBURY PARISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Laura Kearney
Contact Email
rfo@wemburyparishcouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01752393420

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL2 1EQ
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Devonport
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Further Information

Notice Documents

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