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Grass Cutting Contract 2026-2029

WOOTTON PARISH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Apr 2026 at 12:14

Award Notice
Tender

06 Jan 2026 at 18:04

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves a grass cutting contract initiated by Wootton Parish Council, a local government body in Bedfordshire, England. The contract, titled "Grass Cutting Contract 2026-2029," covers grounds maintenance services, specifically within Wootton's village limits and amenity land. This tender process, a limited competitive quotation, started with a tender stage that ended on 25th February 2026, leading to an awarded contract. The total contract value is set between £20,000 and £30,000 for the period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029. The procurement falls under the services category with a CPV code 77314000, indicating grounds maintenance services, with the contract lastly awarded to A R Worboys Ltd on 11th March 2026.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in grounds maintenance. Firms with the capabilities to meet the requirements outlined in the tender specifications can enhance their business growth by delivering high-quality service to a well-established buyer in the form of Wootton Parish Council. The suitability criteria indicate a preference for SMEs while excluding voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Such procurement processes allow businesses to establish a stable and long-term presence in maintaining public spaces, potentially leading to further opportunities within local government sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Grass Cutting Contract 2026-2029

Notice Description

Wootton is a large village situated to the south west of Bedford. Wootton Parish Council's Grass Cutting contract is due for renewal on 1st April 2026. The contract will run for a period of three years, ending 31st March 2029. Areas include highways verges within the 30MPH village limits plus several areas of amenity land.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/115a81d6-4b15-48e5-9eb8-68d2ac7007bd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 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
WOOTTON PARISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HAYNES, BEDFORDSHIRE
Postcode
MK45 3PJ
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Houghton Conquest & Haynes
Westminster Constituency
Mid Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

A R WORBOYS

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