Tender

Grounds Maintenance

HAILSHAM TOWN COUNCIL CIC

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Tender

03 Oct 2025 at 08:04

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for grounds maintenance services kicked off with HAILSHAM TOWN COUNCIL CIC as the buying organisation. This tender, categorised under horticultural services, covers areas across multiple UK regions including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The contract, set to start on 1st January 2026 and conclude on 31st December 2029, with potential extensions, involves grass cutting at several council-owned playing fields. Key stages of the process can be noted as the tender phase, closing on 14th November 2025. The procurement method employed is a competitive procedure with negotiation, falling under the service category with an estimated value of £50,000.

This tender presents growth opportunities particularly for businesses specialising in horticultural or grounds maintenance services. Companies experienced in urban and rural grass cutting and possessing the capability to service multiple regions would find this contract particularly appealing. With the procurement process allowing for negotiation and electronic submission, businesses adept in contract negotiations and efficient in managing online submissions will have a competitive edge. The tender also includes the possibility of two one-year contract renewals, further enhancing business growth opportunities for successful bidders.

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Notice Title

Grounds Maintenance

Notice Description

Grass cutting of several council owned playing fields and all urban grass cutting.

Lot Information

Lot 1

See specification on website

Renewal: two one year extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a774
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061971-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services


CPV Codes

77300000 - Horticultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 4-5 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
HAILSHAM TOWN COUNCIL CIC
Contact Name
Tony Lee
Contact Email
tony.lee@hailsham-tc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HAILSHAM
Postcode
BN27 2AE
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
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
Wealden
Electoral Ward
Hailsham Central
Westminster Constituency
Sussex Weald

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