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Kingsmead Ground Maintenance Contract

Kingsmead Parish Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

12 Feb 2026 at 13:13

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

27 Jan 2026 at 13:14

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

07 Nov 2025 at 14:57

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Kingsmead Parish Council has awarded a contract for grounds maintenance to COUNTRYWIDE GROUNDS MAINTENANCE LIMITED, following an open procurement procedure. The contract focuses on the upkeep of communal lands in Kingsmead, including grassed amenity land, hedges, shrubs, and litter bins. The maintenance aims to enhance leisure opportunities, environmental awareness, and residents’ quality of life. The contract, valued at £365,301 (with a gross amount of £438,361), is active from 1st April 2026 and may extend until 31st March 2031, subject to satisfactory performance. The award, completed on 12th February 2026, covers ornamental gardens, grounds maintenance, hedge trimming, litter collection, and bin-cleaning services across the UKD63 region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance, horticulture, and environmental services. Organisations that possess relevant experience and expertise in maintaining public space amenities and have a commitment to high standards will find this contract suited to their capabilities. It enables businesses to forge long-term partnerships with Kingsmead Parish Council, aligning with their objectives for excellent grounds maintenance and community engagement. Contractors can also advise the council on alternative best practices and innovative methods meeting the tender's objectives, thereby allowing growth by expanding their service offerings and improving operational efficiencies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Kingsmead Ground Maintenance Contract

Notice Description

Kingsmead Parish Council manages a variety of open, communal land, which includes significant areas of grassed amenity land, hedges, shrubs, associated paths and paved areas. The Parish Council wishes to let a contract to maintain these areas of Kingsmead, including the emptying of litter bins, for the enjoyment and pleasure of its residents. One of the Parish Council's objectives is to create opportunities for people to engage in leisure opportunities, increasing the quality of life and environmental awareness. This objective will underpin the work of the selected Service Provider through their contractual obligations to ensure the standard of the finished grounds maintenance work meets these expectations. The Parish Council is seeking to develop a partnership relationship with a competent and professional organisation that can support the delivery of its objectives for excellent grounds maintenance. We will seek to partner with organisations that understand the high standards expected by residents and can recognise how this can be best delivered. The attached Annexes, A - H, set out the framework of what is required by the Parish Council. These Annexes should be used by the tendering body to build up their priced quotation for the works. This tender documentation will form the basis of a contract, together with Annex H, between the Parish Council and the successful bidder in the implementation and delivery of the contract. As part of the tendering process the Parish Council is open to responses from contractors with relevant experience and expertise to advise the council on alternative best practices and ways to meet the objectives in the delivery of the contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: An optional 1 to 2-year extension subject to satisfactory performance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dcf2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012891-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

77311000 - Ornamental and pleasure gardens maintenance services

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

77342000 - Hedge trimming

90511300 - Litter collection services

90918000 - Bin-cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£365,301 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£365,301 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Kingsmead Parish Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CUDDINGTON
Postcode
CW8 2QD
Postcode Area
Crewe
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLD6 Cheshire
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Weaver & Cuddington
Westminster Constituency
Chester South and Eddisbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COUNTRYWIDE GROUNDS MAINTENANCE LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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