Tender

Spratton Village Grounds Maintenance Contract 2026-28

SPRATTON PARISH COUNCIL

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Tender

04 Dec 2025 at 13:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Spratton Parish Council is seeking tenders for the "Spratton Village Grounds Maintenance Contract 2026-28," with the contract commencing on 1st April 2026 and running until 31st March 2028, with an option to extend for one additional year. The procurement falls under the industry category of ornamental and pleasure gardens maintenance services, ground maintenance services, and weed-clearance services, with a projected contract value of £30,000. This tender is at the 'Tender' stage, using an open procedure procurement method above the threshold. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 17th January 2026. The contracting process takes place in the locality defined by postal code NN6 in England, offering opportunities for service providers specialising in grounds maintenance to bid.

This tender represents a promising opportunity for businesses in the grounds maintenance sector, particularly those equipped with the necessary hardware and compliance with health and safety, employment requirements, and public liability insurance. It is well-suited for SMEs looking to expand their portfolios within the services category. Proposals must include a comprehensive cost analysis per 'cut' and other related activities specified in the tender documents. The contractual engagement with Spratton Parish Council can bolster business credentials and provide sustained service delivery over the next several years, thus allowing for potential growth and expansion into more complex projects or larger contracts in the future.

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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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63d5d26b-0cfb-4b14-8f95-dae88e18133a
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

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 2025Today
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 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
SPRATTON PARISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Alan Youel
Contact Email
clerk@sprattonpc.org.uk
Contact Phone
07715651904

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

Further Information

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