Award

Grounds Maintenance

DORCHESTER PARISH COUNCIL

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Award

06 Aug 2025 at 14:39

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Grounds Maintenance" contract was managed by Dorchester Parish Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Woodcote, United Kingdom. This process has reached the award stage, with a contract signed on 4th March 2025 and running from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027. It falls under the services category, specifically concerning agricultural and maintenance services, with a focus on maintaining various public grounds, such as the recreation ground and cemetery. The procurement employed a limited method, indicative of a below-threshold competition, and included a light-touch special regime. The buyer and supplier both operate within the UK, with BGG Garden and Tree Care Ltd, an SME, successfully securing the contract valued at £51,517.98, grossing at £618,215.76. The delivery regions for the services include several parts of the UK, ensuring comprehensive coverage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the provision of maintenance services, especially those specialising in grounds maintenance and associated tasks. Companies with experience in managing large-scale public spaces such as parks, cemeteries, and pathways could benefit from entering similar tenders. SME businesses, in particular, that offer efficient and cost-effective solutions and are familiar with public sector requirements will find themselves well-positioned to compete for such contracts. The partnership with Dorchester Parish Council illustrates the potential for robust public-private collaborations that can foster long-term business growth and presence within the governmental procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

Grounds Maintenance

Notice Description

Service of works to maintain the grounds for Dorchester parish council which inlcude, recreation ground, Cemetery, Closed Churchyard, War Memorial, footpaths and verges as specified in schedules of works.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0582b4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046619-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£51,517 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DORCHESTER PARISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
parishclerk@dorchesteronthames-pc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WOODCOTE
Postcode
RG8 0ND
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Woodcote & Rotherfield
Westminster Constituency
Henley and Thame

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BGG GARDEN AND TREE CARE

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