Tender

New Grounds Maintenance Contract - Wootton Parish Council

WOOTTON PARISH COUNCIL

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Tender

19 Dec 2025 at 12:14

Summary of the contracting process

Wootton Parish Council is initiating an open tender for a new grounds maintenance contract, valued at £54,000, with the procurement process currently in the tender stage. This contract spans from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028, focusing on maintaining green spaces such as village greens, sports pitches, memorial gardens, and more within the Wootton area. The deadline for tender submissions is set for 12:00 noon on 30 January 2026, with enquiries closing a week prior on 23 January 2026. The location of the contract works includes various regions across the United Kingdom, making it a notable opportunity within the construction and maintenance industry category.

This tender offers significant growth potential for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance, particularly those with experience in the local government sector and access to necessary machinery. The contract's flexible nature includes options for additional services, allowing for responsive business operations that adapt to seasonal and unforeseen needs. Evaluated primarily on quality (70%) and price (30%), this opportunity is suited for SMEs and firms that demonstrate high standards in health & safety compliance, quality service delivery, and a capacity for collaboration with the local government. Businesses equipped to support regional maintenance needs will find this contract particularly aligned with their expertise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

New Grounds Maintenance Contract - Wootton Parish Council

Notice Description

Wootton Parish Council seeks a contractor for a 2-year grounds maintenance contract (1 April 2026 - 31 March 2028) covering parish green spaces including village green, football/sports pitches, memorial garden, nature walks, pocket park, pathways, hedgerows, and cemetery/closed churchyard. Services include mowing (gang and box mowers), annual hedge flailing, strimming around graves, fences, play equipment and paths, and fortnightly lining of football pitches. Contractors must demonstrate local government experience, access to suitable machinery, compliance with health & safety regulations, and a commitment to quality and flexibility. Tenders will be assessed on 70% quality and 30% price. Submission deadline: 12:00 noon, 30 January 2026.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The contract includes the option for additional grounds maintenance services during the 2-year contract period (1 April 2026 - 31 March 2028). The Parish Council may request additional cuts of grass, strimming, hedge trimming, or pitch lining beyond the standard schedule of up to 18 cuts per year per area, depending on grass growth, weather conditions, or specific parish requirements. These additional services will be ordered as required and priced according to the rates submitted in the tender for "single cuts" or individual works. The contractor is expected to be flexible in accommodating such additional requests and respond promptly to instructions from the Parish Council. Additional cuts or works will be authorised in writing by the Parish Council before being undertaken. The option does not guarantee that extra services will be required, but it allows the Parish Council to maintain high-quality grounds maintenance throughout the contract period without issuing a separate procurement. The purpose of these options is to ensure that all green spaces, pitches, memorial gardens, and other open areas remain in a well-maintained and safe condition for parish residents and users, while enabling the Council to respond to seasonal variations and unforeseen maintenance needs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fa3d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084856-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£54,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£54,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 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
WOOTTON PARISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Alison Reynolds
Contact Email
clerk@woottonparishcouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+441604705055

Buyer Location

Locality
WOOTTON
Postcode
NN4 6ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
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
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Nene Valley
Westminster Constituency
Northampton South

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084856-2025
    19th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
  • https://www.woottonparishcouncil.gov.uk/contracts-and-tenders/
    Wootton Parish Council is seeking a contractor for a 2-year grounds maintenance contract covering parish green spaces, including the village green, sports pitches, memorial garden, nature walks, hedgerows, pathways, cemetery, and pocket park. Services include mowing, hedge flailing, strimming, pitch lining, and spraying as specified in the tender documents. Contractors must demonstrate local government experience, access to appropriate machinery, compliance with health & safety regulations, and a commitment to high-quality, flexible service. Full specification, maps, and pricing details are provided in the uploaded tender documents and linked website.

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