Tender

Grass Cutting Contract 2026-2029

WOOTTON PARISH COUNCIL

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Tender

06 Jan 2026 at 18:04

Summary of the contracting process

Wootton Parish Council is inviting tenders for the Grass Cutting Contract for the years 2026 to 2029. This contract encompasses grounds maintenance services for the village of Wootton, located to the south-west of Bedford, covering highways verges within village limits and amenity land. The procurement process, currently in the tender stage, follows a limited procurement method requiring competitive quotations below the threshold. The contract is valued at £30,000, with a minimum value of £20,000. Key deadlines include the tender closure on 25th February 2026 and the contract commencement on 1st April 2026, continuing until 31st March 2029, with services to be delivered to MK43 9EU.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in grounds maintenance to secure a long-term contract with a public entity. The competitive quotation method presents a fair chance for businesses accustomed to streamlined procurement processes. Ideal candidates are those with experience in providing grounds services within similar village contexts, capable of adhering to specified deadlines and contractual obligations.

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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/b588fe1c-614a-47b0-bb9b-3f7d881c6226
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (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

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 20262 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
WOOTTON PARISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sue Edgar Playford
Contact Email
clerk@wootton-pc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07531930788

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

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