Tender

Grounds Maintenance Contract 2026-29

WESTON TURVILLE PARISH COUNCIL

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Tender

06 Nov 2025 at 15:43

Summary of the contracting process

Weston Turville Parish Council is seeking tenders for a 3-year grounds maintenance contract, covering public green spaces, described as "Grounds Maintenance Contract 2026-29". The procurement process, under an open competition method, falls within the industry category of horticultural services. Key services include grass cutting, hedge trimming, litter clearance, seasonal planting, and minor reactive works. The total contract value is set at £36,000 gross. The submission deadline is 23rd December 2025, with all enquiries to be concluded by 16th December 2025. The contract is positioned to commence on 1st April 2026, with the duration extending to 31st March 2029. Work will be conducted across various locations within the United Kingdom’s regions, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly suited for SMEs and VCSEs with experienced backgrounds in delivering similar contracts. Firms with capabilities in sustainable and environmentally friendly practices, leverage of local employment, and proven health and safety measures are especially encouraged to compete. The award criteria place a 40% weight on price, alongside other qualitative factors such as methodology and work plan (20%), social value (20%), experience (10%), and health and safety (10%). Businesses skilled in services that foster local employment and demonstrate innovative solutions in public space maintenance are poised to benefit from this procurement opportunity.

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Notice Title

Grounds Maintenance Contract 2026-29

Notice Description

Weston Turville Parish Council seeks tenders for a 3-year grounds maintenance contract covering public green spaces. Services include grass cutting, hedge trimming, litter clearance, seasonal planting, and minor reactive works. Duration: 3 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dc14
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071742-2025
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, VCSE
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
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Dec 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
WESTON TURVILLE PARISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
clerk@westonturville-pc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01296 612838

Buyer Location

Locality
WESTON TURVILLE
Postcode
HP22 5RW
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
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
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aston Clinton and Bierton
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

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