Tender

Deddington Parish Council Grass & Hedge Cutting & Grounds Maintenance

DEDDINGTON PARISH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

29 Oct 2025 at 18:18

Planning

29 Oct 2025 at 17:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Deddington Parish Council has initiated a procurement process for a three-year contract titled "Deddington Parish Council Grass & Hedge Cutting & Grounds Maintenance," covering the period from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029. This tender, which falls under the industry categories of agricultural services and recreational services, is set within the region coded UKJ1 in the United Kingdom. The current procurement stage is active under the 'tender' phase, with an open procedure method. Notably, the submission deadline for tenders is 5 December 2025, with the award expected by 21 January 2026. The project is valued at £45,000 and specifically targets public services such as grass cutting, hedge work, and pitch management.

This opportunity is ideal for businesses specialising in landscaping, grounds maintenance, and related services, particularly those with experience in public sector contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find the tender suitable as there's a focus on accommodating smaller firms. The contract allows for quotes on individual elements like grass cutting, hedge work, and pitch management, although comprehensive bids are encouraged for all areas. With the framework agreement permitting competition reopening, businesses with strong competitive capabilities and the ability to deliver across the project's entirety can leverage this tender to enhance their market presence and drive growth amidst a fixed-term contractual commitment.

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Notice Title

Deddington Parish Council Grass & Hedge Cutting & Grounds Maintenance

Notice Description

Three year contract for the inclusive period of 1 April 2026-31 March 2029 for grass cutting, hedge work and pitch management

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: There are three parts covering this contract, grass cutting, hedge work and pitch management which can all be quoted for separately

Planning Information

A full contract pack can be obtained from Deddington Parish Council. Tenders are to be submitted to deddingtonparishcouncil@googlemail.com FAO The Clerk-Susan Fuller

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d6b3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069569-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
30 Oct 2025Expired
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
DEDDINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Susan Fuller
Contact Email
deddingtonparishcouncil@googlemail.com
Contact Phone
01869 337447

Buyer Location

Locality
DEDDINGTON
Postcode
OX15 0QH
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire 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), TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Cherwell
Electoral Ward
Deddington
Westminster Constituency
Banbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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