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Grounds & Sports Pitch Maintenance Contract

Dronfield Town Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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04 Mar 2026 at 10:59

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

22 Dec 2025 at 15:30

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

19 Dec 2025 at 12:55

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Dronfield Town Council involved an open competition for the 'Grounds & Sports Pitch Maintenance Contract', valued at £56,000. This contract, under the management of a public authority in sub-central government, encompassed grounds and sports fields maintenance services across regions in the UK. Initiated on 22 December 2025, the tender called for submissions by 30 January 2026, with an anticipated start date for the contract set for 1 April 2026, lasting until 31 March 2029. The procurement proceeded through an open method suitable for SMEs, with Lightwood Sports Groundcare awarded the contract on 4 March 2026. Michael Keys, the contact at Dronfield Town Council, marked the completion stage of the process.

This tender highlights opportunities for SMEs in the landscaping and sports maintenance sector, offering a substantial growth chance through a lucrative three-year contract. Small to medium-sized enterprises specialising in grass cutting, hedge trimming, and maintenance of football and cricket pitches could greatly benefit from such contracts. The open competition process, oriented towards cost-efficiency and high standards, allows experienced businesses with solid health and safety management, along with sound waste management practices, to strongly compete. Such projects not only provide sustained operational work but also bolster a company's portfolio within public sector service contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Grounds & Sports Pitch Maintenance Contract

Notice Description

Dronfield Town Council is inviting quotations for a three-year contract for the maintenance of seven open spaces as well as a cost breakdown for the maintenance of football and cricket pitches. The scope of the project includes: * Grass cutting and hedge cutting * Maintenance of football pitches * Maintenance of cricket pitches It is anticipated that the new contract will start from the beginning of April 2026 and last for three years until March 2029.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fa5a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019369-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

77320000 - Sports fields maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£56,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£56,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£56,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Dronfield Town Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DRONFIELD
Postcode
S18 1PD
Postcode Area
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF12 East Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
North East Derbyshire
Electoral Ward
Dronfield South
Westminster Constituency
North East Derbyshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Lightwood Sports Groundcare

Further Information

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