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Swingfield Parish Ground Maintenance Contract

SWINGFIELD PARISH COUNCIL

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17 Apr 2025 at 12:51

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Summary of the contracting process

Swingfield Parish Council, located in Hawkinge, Folkestone, has completed the procurement process for the "Swingfield Parish Ground Maintenance Contract," an annual contract for grounds maintenance services under the industry category "works." The contract, with a total value of £46,600, spans a period from 1st April 2024 to 1st April 2029. This competitive quotation process, below the threshold and classified under CPV 77314000, concluded with an award on 26th March 2024. The procurement method was limited, and the tender process ended on 6th March 2024.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in grounds maintenance services to engage in a long-term, lucrative contract. The awarded contractor, Harmer & Sons Ltd, a local SME, exemplifies the type of businesses that are well-suited for such competitive quotations. Companies with expertise in grounds maintenance and interest in sustainable, multi-year public sector contracts can leverage such opportunities for steady business growth and community engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Swingfield Parish Ground Maintenance Contract

Notice Description

Annual grounds maintenance contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-de4f1cde-377f-43a7-bf32-f4cfa2321d05
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be6c5f41-7a03-4abb-870c-93a76059a1e0
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£46,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 1 Apr 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SWINGFIELD PARISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HAWKINGE, FOLKESTONE
Postcode
CT18 7FP
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Folkestone and Hythe
Electoral Ward
North Downs East
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HARMER & SONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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