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Grass Cutting Contract 2026-28 Middleton Cheney Parish Council

MIDDLETON CHENEY PARISH COUNCIL

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22 Oct 2025 at 18:24

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23 Sep 2025 at 10:17

Tender

22 Aug 2025 at 19:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Grass Cutting Contract 2026-28 Middleton Cheney Parish Council" involves Middleton Cheney Parish Council, a sub-central government public authority, as the buying organisation. Located in Banbury, UK, the contract is aimed at seasonal maintenance of grass and related areas within Middleton Cheney parish, including parks, cemetery, and roadsides. The industry category falls under grounds maintenance services, classified with CPV code 77314000. The procurement has reached the award stage as of 20 October 2025, with a contract period from 1 March 2026 to 31 October 2028. The procurement used an open procedure, inviting bids through a below threshold open competition.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance services to extend their portfolio. It offers significant business growth potential due to its wider scope, covering various sites within the parish and allowing for ad hoc tasks. The contract is especially suitable for SMEs that have experience in managing similar public spaces and demonstrate capability in delivering quality service, compliance with health and safety standards, and strong past performance records. The estimated contract value of approximately £75,000 provides a substantial project for small to medium-sized enterprises, particularly those situated in or near the Midlands, which align with the regional delivery requirements.

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Notice Title

Grass Cutting Contract 2026-28 Middleton Cheney Parish Council

Notice Description

Scope The contract is for the seasonal cutting, trimming, cleaning and ancillary maintenance of grass, verges and related amenity areas across Middleton Cheney parish. The work includes strimming, blowing, weed control, shrub and edge maintenance, sweeping or blowing of cuttings from footpaths, seating, play surfaces and adjacent fixtures. It also covers maintenance around headstones, trees, fences, hedges, and trimming or weed control of paths, as well as occasional ad hoc works such as footpath maintenance and weed spraying. The number of cuts may be varied seasonally in consultation with the Parish Council. Locations Key locations include: the cemetery , Stanwell Park and Astrop play area, Village Main Green, smaller greens on Main Road, The Washle, Stanwell, and local roadside verges. Term From 1 March 2026 to 31 October 2028 (approx. 2 years and 8 months) Estimated contract value Approx. PS75,000 excluding VAT CPV code Main CPV code: 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services Award criteria Bids will be assessed on a mix of price, quality / ability to perform, and compliance (insurance, health & safety, statutory requirements). ojeu.com Additional services The Council reserves the right to vary quantities or engage the Contractor for related grounds-maintenance tasks not specifically covered in the schedule (e.g. alleyway maintenance).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The Council may use the services of the Contractor for other grounds maintenance-related works not explicitly covered by the schedule of works, and may vary quantity of ad hoc maintenance such as attendance to alleyways.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058d4f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067641-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£47,580 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 31 Oct 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MIDDLETON CHENEY PARISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Pip Davis
Contact Email
office@middletoncheney.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BANBURY
Postcode
OX17 2LR
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Middleton Cheney
Westminster Constituency
South Northamptonshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TGC GROUP SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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