Tender

Grass Cutting

WINSCOMBE AND SANDFORD PARISH COUNCIL

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Tender

14 Dec 2025 at 14:48

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Winscombe and Sandford Parish Council is for a contract titled "Grass Cutting", classified under agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, and apicultural services. This opportunity is located in North Somerset, and it involves the maintenance of sports recreation grounds, Sandford play area, cemetery, and Railway Garden. The contract is set for a fixed duration of three years, beginning on 1st April 2026, with submission closing on 15th January 2026. This open tender follows an open procurement procedure, emphasising cost and quality as award criteria.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for firms specialising in landscaping and grounds maintenance services, particularly those with experience in multi-location operations within the UK. The contract’s substantial value of £36,000 GBP suggests a lucrative deal for contractors capable of delivering quality services to a local authority. Businesses with efficient operational capacities and competitive pricing strategies will find this procurement particularly appealing, providing a chance to solidify partnerships with regional councils through reliable service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Grass Cutting

Notice Description

Winscombe & Sandford Parish is located in North Somerset. This contract is for the grass cutting and grounds maintenance of the sports recreation grounds, Sandford play area, cemetery and Railway Garden. The contract is to be a 3-year fixed price contract commencing on 1st April 2026

Lot Information

Lot 1

Grass cutting for Parish Council. Additional information: The council shall not be obliged to accept the lowest or any tender, quote, or estimate.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f548
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082714-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

77314100 - Grassing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Dec 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 20263 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
WINSCOMBE AND SANDFORD PARISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Lynne Rampton
Contact Email
clerk@winscombeandsandford-pc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1934844257

Buyer Location

Locality
WINSCOMBE
Postcode
BS25 1JA
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North 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
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Banwell & Winscombe
Westminster Constituency
Wells and Mendip Hills

Further Information

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