Tender

Grounds Maintenance Contract

CRANBROOK & SISSINGHURST PARISH COUNCIL

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Tender

06 Jan 2026 at 13:27

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cranbrook & Sissinghurst Parish Council is inviting bids for a Grounds Maintenance Contract, with services required for recreation grounds, cemeteries, car parks, and allotments. This contract, classified under grounds maintenance services (CPV code 77314000), pertains to the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process is in the tender stage, following an open procedure (above threshold). Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 6th February 2026 and the contract period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029. Business entities interested in this opportunity must submit their bids by the given deadline.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth to businesses specialising in grounds maintenance services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the procurement suitability criteria specifically highlight their eligibility. Businesses in the grounds maintenance industry looking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts will find this project an excellent fit. The duration of this contract can provide long-term business for the winning tenderer, ensuring sustained engagement with the Cranbrook & Sissinghurst Parish Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Grounds Maintenance Contract

Notice Description

Tender for the provision of grounds maintenance for Cranbrook and Sissinghurst parish council's recreation grounds, cemeteries, car parks and allotments. To apply see more information section.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b037c00-c36d-4947-b93c-857962f2279f
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2026Expired
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
CRANBROOK & SISSINGHURST PARISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Clare Bezuidenhout
Contact Email
clerk@cs-pc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01580 713112

Buyer Location

Locality
CRANBROOK
Postcode
TN17 3HF
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Tunbridge Wells
Electoral Ward
Cranbrook, Sissinghurst & Frittenden
Westminster Constituency
Weald of Kent

Further Information

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