Tender

Penistone Area Council Green Spaces Maintenance and Clean up Service

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Dec 2025 at 13:00

Summary of the contracting process

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking to engage a supplier for the "Penistone Area Council Green Spaces Maintenance and Clean up Service". This procurement is categorised under services within the environmental industry, specifically focusing on grounds maintenance and landscaping. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with an open procurement method that supports below-threshold competition. Interested parties should note that the submission deadline is set for 23rd January 2026, following an enquiry period ending on 12th January 2026. The services are to be delivered in the Penistone area of Barnsley, South Yorkshire, with the contract commencing on 1st April 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2027, subject to potential extensions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in horticultural and landscaping services seeking to expand within the public sector. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to bid, as the lot is deemed suitable for these entities. The contract offers a balanced assessment with a 50% weight on price and 50% on quality, allowing businesses that prioritise high-quality service delivery to stand out. The project involves maintaining and enhancing green spaces, making it ideal for companies already experienced in environmental improvement works, plant maintenance, and related services. This procurement is an excellent pathway for businesses aiming to establish or strengthen their presence in government contracts and the North of England region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Penistone Area Council Green Spaces Maintenance and Clean up Service

Notice Description

The council is looking to procure a supplier to provide professional horticultural and landscaping expertise to deliver on a schedule of work that will support the area to continue to present well maintained, clean and tidy green spaces for the benefit of all who live, work in or visit the area

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f918
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084364-2025
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

45262640 - Environmental improvement works

77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas

77312000 - Weed-clearance services

77313000 - Parks maintenance services

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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
BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Beth Taylor
Contact Email
bethtaylor@barnsley.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 12260000

Buyer Location

Locality
BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE
Postcode
S70 2TA
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE33 Barnsley
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Barnsley
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Barnsley North

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