Tender

Crediton Grounds Maintenance Contract

CREDITON TOWN COUNCIL

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Tender

15 Jan 2026 at 15:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Crediton Town Council is titled "Crediton Grounds Maintenance Contract" and falls under the industry category of "Planting and maintenance services of green areas" (CPV 77310000) and "Tree pruning and hedge trimming" (CPV 77340000). It covers maintenance services at various key locations within Crediton, South West, United Kingdom. Currently at the Tender stage, the procurement follows an open procedure and is scheduled to run from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029. Interested parties should submit their applications by 27th January 2026, with a contract value estimated between £12,000 and £21,000.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in horticulture, grounds maintenance, or landscape services. The open procurement method invites a competitive process, offering businesses the chance to expand their portfolios by partnering with a municipal authority and securing a long-term contract. Companies with the capability and experience in managing public green spaces efficiently will find this tender particularly advantageous.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Crediton Grounds Maintenance Contract

Notice Description

To provide grounds maintenance at the following locations in Crediton, for the period 1st April 2026 - 31st March 2029: - Peoples Park - Barnfield Allotments - Exhibition Road Allotments - Upper Deck - Spinning Path Gardens Play Area - Fulda Crescent Play Area

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2f3c016-77ee-4d4a-bca9-603d9f24f820
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas

77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£21,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 20261 weeks 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
CREDITON TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Emma Anderson
Contact Email
e.anderson@crediton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01363773717

Buyer Location

Locality
CREDITON
Postcode
EX17 2BR
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Mid Devon
Electoral Ward
Crediton Lawrence
Westminster Constituency
Central Devon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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