Tender

Gardening Contract

ELLESMERE TOWN COUNCIL

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Tender

01 Dec 2025 at 14:42

Summary of the contracting process

Ellesmere Town Council is seeking bids for a Gardening Contract, titled "Gardening Contract", in the services industry category. This open tender process involves maintaining various green areas and planters throughout the town, located primarily around Willow Street, Talbot Street, Wharf Square, and Ellesmere Town Hall in the West Midlands. The procurement stage is currently at the tender phase, running until 12th December 2025. The contract, valued at £30,000, spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029. Bidders are required to have public liability insurance, with the eligibility criteria reserving participation for SMEs or VCSEs within the West Midlands area.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies in the landscape gardening services sector, as classified by CPV 71421000. These businesses can leverage this contract to establish a long-term service relationship with Ellesmere Town Council, enhancing their portfolio and reputation in public sector projects. Additionally, the requirement that the suitable bidder must demonstrate value for money while maintaining high standards indicates that both cost-effective solutions and quality delivery could be advantageous in the selection process, benefiting local SMEs looking to expand their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Gardening Contract

Notice Description

To provide Gardening Services as follows: - Shrubs on the Inner Relief Roads - Willow Street and Talbot Street x 3: These beds are to be kept weed free and neat. The second bed from the Church Street end is now included in this contract. Maintenance of Planters and Hanging Baskets: 20 Large Planters on Poles 6 Hay Baskets in Willow Street 2 Large Hay Baskets back of Cross St Toilets 4 Planting tubs in front of Town Hall 1 Planting tub at the rear of the Town Hall 4 Hanging Baskets on front of the Town Hall All above items are to be watered and maintained, after being erected by the Nursery and then emptied at the end of the season and stored at Ellesmere Town Hall. All waste is to be disposed of. Wharf Square by Tesco: To maintain this area to keep it litter free. Ellesmere Town Hall: From April - March to cut lawns, prune shrubs, trees, cut and maintain hedges. During the winter months to clear the leaves when required. To treat moss regularly. To maintain and keep tidy all the grounds and to ensure all waste is disposed of. Extra gardening work may be called upon during the year. St. Mary's Churchyard: To ensure the pathway around the War Memorial is weed and moss free before Remembrance Sunday for the Parade. This Contract is to run from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029. Insurance: Public Liability must be held and produced to the Council at the time of activation of this agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ec0f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078538-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71421000 - Landscape gardening 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
1 Dec 20253 days ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 20251 weeks to go
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ELLESMERE TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jo.butterworth@ellesmere-tc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01691 622188

Buyer Location

Locality
ELLESMERE
Postcode
SY12 0AL
Post Town
Shrewsbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG22 Shropshire
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
Shropshire
Electoral Ward
Ellesmere Urban
Westminster Constituency
North Shropshire

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