Tender

Delivery of Grounds Maintenance Service for 2026-2029

MIDSOMER NORTON TOWN COUNCIL

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13 Oct 2025 at 14:07

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01 Oct 2025 at 15:52

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Summary of the contracting process

Midsomer Norton Town Council is inviting tenders for the "Delivery of Grounds Maintenance Service for 2026-2029," a project aimed at maintaining green areas, including grass cutting, from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by noon on 31st October 2025. The services fall under the category of planting and maintenance services of green areas, with a focus on sports fields maintenance. The procurement method is open competition, suitable for below-threshold businesses, and is targeted towards small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) in the UKK region of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance and landscaping, especially those experienced in sports field upkeep. Companies that can demonstrate compliance with tender documents, competitive pricing, and positive references will have a strong chance to secure the contract. This can be a significant growth opportunity for SMEs, allowing them to showcase their expertise over a three-year period, potentially enhancing their portfolio and providing steady revenue through consistent service delivery. The Midsomer Norton Town Council values quality and has provided evaluative criteria focused on rates, referees, and prior experience, making it an appealing prospect for established and emerging businesses alike.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Delivery of Grounds Maintenance Service for 2026-2029

Notice Description

Tenders are invited for grass cutting the areas as indicated below from 1st April 2026 until 31st March 2029, or a little earlier or later depending on weather and growing conditions. All cut grass and other arising to be removed and disposed of from the sites at each visit. On all sites all edges to be strimmed. Further information can be found here - https://msn-tc.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Grass-Cutting-Tender-2026-2029.pdf

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a63b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064849-2025
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

77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas

77320000 - Sports fields maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£32,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MIDSOMER NORTON TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MIDSOMER NORTON
Postcode
BA3 2HQ
Post Town
Bath
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Midsomer Norton Redfield
Westminster Constituency
Frome and East Somerset

Further Information

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