Award

Grounds Maintenance Contract

BRUTON TOWN COUNCIL

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Award

12 Feb 2026 at 17:11

TenderUpdate

08 Dec 2025 at 14:23

Tender

14 Nov 2025 at 17:33

Summary of the contracting process

Bruton Town Council, a public authority classified under sub-central government, has recently completed the award stage of its procurement process for a Grounds Maintenance Contract. The contract, spanning three years, is slated to commence on 1st April 2026 and will cover designated areas within Bruton, Somerset. The procurement followed an open method below the threshold, encouraging wide competition among potential suppliers. Originally tendered with a submission deadline on 16th December 2025, the estimated total value of the contract is £95,040, inclusive of VAT, with the contract officially signed on 12th February 2026.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance services, particularly those classified as small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The nature of the procurement allows for additional purchases during the contract term, enabling adaptable business strategies to cater to varying client needs. Companies capable of delivering high-quality, environmentally responsible grounds maintenance will find this tender attractive, as criteria focused on price, quality and approach, health and safety, environmental practices, and experience are meticulously assessed to select the supplier. Such opportunities can aid business growth through sustained long-term collaboration with a reliable public sector client like Bruton Town Council.

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Notice Title

Grounds Maintenance Contract

Notice Description

Bruton Town Council invites tenders for a three-year Grounds Maintenance Contract, commencing 1st April 2026, covering designated areas within Bruton. Total value (estimated) PS79,200 excluding VAT PS95,040 including VAT

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. Bruton Town Council may add or remove sites or areas from the contract during the contract term. Any additional work will be paid to the contractor, calculated using the rates submitted in the Pricing Schedule. If sites or areas are removed, the Contractor will not be paid for work that is no longer required. Any changes to the contract will be communicated with one (1) month's written notice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e1f4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013171-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£79,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
£79,200 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£93,186 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRUTON TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Lisa Ulf-Hansen
Contact Email
townclerk@brutontowncouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+447775446097

Buyer Location

Locality
BRUTON
Postcode
BA10 0AA
Post Town
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
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
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Wincanton & Bruton
Westminster Constituency
Glastonbury and Somerton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SLR GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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