Tender

Ground Maintenance King George V Playing Field

RAYLEIGH TOWN COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Rayleigh Town Council is inviting tenders for the ground maintenance of King George V Playing Field located in Rayleigh, Essex. The procurement falls under recreational, cultural and sporting services, with a focus on maintaining football pitches, play areas, seating, and tree and flowerbed upkeep. The process is at the tender stage, involving an open procedure, and submissions must be made by post in a sealed envelope by 23 January 2026. Prospective bidders can seek clarifications until 12 January 2026, with a contract award expected by the end of February 2026. The contract is valued at £240,000 over a three-year period beginning on 1 April 2026 and ending on 31 March 2029.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the field of grounds maintenance services, particularly those equipped to handle recreational and sporting areas. Small and medium-sized enterprises that focus on quality and competitive pricing could benefit significantly from this process, with award criteria based on interviews and submitted tenders. Competing for this contract could lead to sustained growth given the long-term engagement and substantial contract value. Suitable businesses should ensure high quality standards and cost-effectiveness in their tenders to align with the award criteria stipulated by Rayleigh Town Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ground Maintenance King George V Playing Field

Notice Description

Ground Maintenance of the King George V Playing Field, Rayleigh, Essex - including maintenance of football pitches, play area, seating, tree and flowerbed maintenance,

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f482
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082735-2025
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 20264 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
RAYLEIGH TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Karen Hardy
Contact Email
deputy@rayleightowncouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01268 741880

Buyer Location

Locality
RAYLEIGH
Postcode
SS6 8JD
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway
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
Rochford
Electoral Ward
Wheatley
Westminster Constituency
Rayleigh and Wickford

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