Tender

Grass Cutting & Grounds Maintenance 2026-2029

BOURTON-ON-THE-WATER PARISH COUNCIL

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Tender

30 Sep 2025 at 08:44

Summary of the contracting process

Bourton-on-the-Water Parish Council is inviting tenders for a contract titled "Grass Cutting & Grounds Maintenance 2026-2029". This procurement process, currently in the tender stage, focuses on services within the grounds maintenance industry, specifically covering areas such as village greens, public footpaths, highway verges, and other public spaces in Bourton-on-the-Water, UK. Interested contractors need to submit their proposals by post to the Parish Clerk by noon on 30th November 2025. The local procurement follows an open competition method, suitable for sub-central government entities, with a contract value estimated between £100,000 and £120,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in landscaping and grounds maintenance services. With a focus on quality, experience, and environmental considerations, companies that can demonstrate reliable, sustainable practices and extensive experience in similar contracts will be well-positioned to compete. Moreover, the tender supports participation from SMEs and VCSEs, offering chances for smaller, regional businesses to engage with local government contracts and potentially expand their portfolios across the UKK13 region.

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Notice Title

Grass Cutting & Grounds Maintenance 2026-2029

Notice Description

Bourton-on-the-Water Parish Council invites contractors to submit tenders for the provision of grass cutting and grounds maintenance services across various locations within the parish of Bourton-on-the-Water. The contract will cover the following areas: * Village Greens * Public footpaths * Highway verges * Cemetery grounds * Allotment sites * Playing fields * Other designated public spaces The successful contractor will be expected to deliver high-quality, reliable services in accordance with the Council's specifications and schedule.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a498
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060741-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2025Expired
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
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOURTON-ON-THE-WATER PARISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
clerk@bourtononthewater-pc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BOURTON-ON-THE-WATER
Postcode
GL54 2AZ
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK13 Gloucestershire CC

Local Authority
Cotswold
Electoral Ward
Bourton Village
Westminster Constituency
North Cotswolds

Further Information

Notice Documents

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