Tender

Grass Cutting & Grounds Maintenance 2026-28

NORTHLEACH WITH EASTINGTON TOWN COUNCIL

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Tender

28 Oct 2025 at 18:48

Summary of the contracting process

Northleach with Eastington Town Council has initiated a public procurement process for grass cutting and grounds maintenance services across various locations including sports pitches, playgrounds, and community areas within the Northleach area (region UKK13). The contract, titled "Grass Cutting & Grounds Maintenance 2026-28", falls within the services industry category and is managed under an open competition procurement method. The tender is currently at the active stage, with a closing deadline for submissions on 8th December 2025. The contract period is set from 1st March 2026 to 28th February 2028, with the possibility of extension by a year at the council's discretion.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance and landscaping services to expand their operations. With a total estimated contract value of £68,000, including individual lots ranging from £1,500 to £20,000, it particularly suits small to medium enterprises with expertise in weed clearance, hedge trimming, and related services. The award criteria emphasize both price and quality, providing an equal opportunity for businesses that can demonstrate competitiveness and technical capability. Engaging in this project can enhance a company’s portfolio and provide recurrent work over the contract period, fostering long-term growth and community relationships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Grass Cutting & Grounds Maintenance 2026-28

Notice Description

Northleach with Eastington Town Council invites contractors to submit tenders for the provision of grass cutting and grounds maintenance services - including grass cutting, strimming, hedge trimming, green waste removal. Areas of work comprise: * sports pitches * playgrounds * recreation ground * churchyard and cemetery * community centre garden * highway verges and amenity land.

Lot Information

King George V Playing Field & Meadow

Grass mowing services of sports pitches, playgrounds and meadow as per the Schedule and Plan.

Renewal: There is an option to extend the contract for a further year at the sole discretion of the council.

Churchyard and Cemetery

Grass mowing services of cemetery and churchyard, as per the Schedule and Plan. Arisings to be collected. Remove and dispose of material from 2x green waste areas annually.

Renewal: There is an option to extend the contract for a further year at the sole discretion of the council.

Westwoods Centre / Ward Road

Grass mowing services of lawns to front and side of community centre building and playground, as per the Schedule and Plan. Trim hedges once per year in winter (see Plan). Chemical control of weeds and moss on hard surfaces including car park, rear patio and pathways.

Renewal: There is an option to extend the contract for a further year at the sole discretion of the council.

Verges & War Memorial

Grass mowing services of highway verges, amenity land, and the War Memorial, as per the Schedule and Plan.

Renewal: There is an option to extend the contract for a further year at the sole discretion of the council.

Grassland

Certain verge areas managed for biodiversity are to be cut and the arisings removed in the second half of July and September.

Renewal: There is an option to extend the contract for a further year at the sole discretion of the council.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d5c1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069175-2025
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

77312000 - Weed-clearance services

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

77320000 - Sports fields maintenance services

77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£68,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£68,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2025Today
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2028 1-2 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
NORTHLEACH WITH EASTINGTON TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Town Clerk
Contact Email
clerk@northleach.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01451 885349

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHLEACH
Postcode
GL54 3QJ
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
Northleach
Westminster Constituency
North Cotswolds

Further Information

Notice Documents

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