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Spratton Village Grounds Maintenance Contract 2026-28

SPRATTON PARISH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Jan 2026 at 14:39

Award Notice
Tender

04 Dec 2025 at 13:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Spratton Parish Council, serving as the contracting authority, has concluded the procurement process for the "Spratton Village Grounds Maintenance Contract 2026-28," which pertains to the industry category of ornamental and pleasure gardens maintenance services. The contract was awarded to R&G Grounds following an open procurement procedure. Located in the NN6 postal area, this contract covers comprehensive grounds maintenance services. The award stage was completed with the announcement made on 22 January 2026, and the contract is set to commence on 1 April 2026, running through to 31 March 2028, with an option for a one-year extension. The complete tender process allowed for submissions until 17 January 2026.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance, ornamental gardening, and weed-clearance services. With the contract valued at £26,000, it provides steady revenue and potential for additional future extensions. The project demands companies with experience and capability in providing grounds services, including various cutting and maintenance tasks. SMEs are particularly well-suited to participate in this procurement, given the alignment with scale suitability. By engaging in such contracts, businesses can enhance their portfolio and establish a robust presence in public sector grounds maintenance services across the Northampton region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Spratton Village Grounds Maintenance Contract 2026-28

Notice Description

Spratton Parish Council ("the Council") is inviting tenders for its Grounds Maintenance contract as detailed below. 1. The Contract will commence from 01-April-2026 for a period of two years (until 31-March-2028), with the option to extend for one further year (until 31-March-2029) 2. Invitations are invited by companies that can demonstrate experience, required hardware and necessary knowledge and compliance with relevant H&S, employment requirements and Public Liability insurance. 3. Tenders should be submitted for all works detailed here. 4. Prospective Contractors should provide quotations on the attached form (page-6) and supporting information (page-7). 5. A cost per 'cut' including strimming or other activities for all areas marked on the map detailed below at the frequencies and timings specified, is required. The prices submitted must indicate the rate for cutting / strimming etc each area individually and should be identified separately. 6. Cost submissions are required to show costs (excluding VAT), VAT (if the contractor is registered for VAT) and Totals (as set out in the Proposed Tender on page-6). 7. Prospective Contractors should ensure that they are completely familiar with the nature and extent of the obligation to be accepted by them, if their tender is accepted. 8. Any queries regarding the interpretation of any part of the Contract document or areas included should be addressed to the Parish Clerk by email no later than five days before the closing date (as 12.c). 9. Prospective Contractors should note that the Council is not bound to accept the lowest tender and that the Council's decision is final. 10. The successful tender, together with the Council's written acceptance and the scope detailed here, shall form a binding agreement in the terms and conditions of the Contract document. 11. Tenders need to be returned by no later than 17th January 2026 via email to the Parish Clerk - clerk@sprattonpc.org.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fb815f92-4a06-4544-9389-82d443bc6c89
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ddec25c-9bc2-40f9-bae8-7ae0e07bfcf7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

77311000 - Ornamental and pleasure gardens maintenance services

77312000 - Weed-clearance services

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 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
SPRATTON PARISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
-
Postcode
SO41 6DX
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
New Forest
Electoral Ward
Sway
Westminster Constituency
New Forest East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

R&G GROUNDS

Further Information

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