Tender

Grounds & Sports Pitch Maintenance Contract

DRONFIELD TOWN COUNCIL

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19 Dec 2025 at 12:55

Summary of the contracting process

Dronfield Town Council has issued an open tender for a three-year contract titled "Grounds & Sports Pitch Maintenance Contract," focusing on grounds and sports fields maintenance in Derbyshire, UK. The procurement stage is currently active, with the project scheduled to commence in April 2026 and conclude by March 2029. Prospective bidders must submit their quotations by the tender period's deadline of 30th January 2026. The procurement falls under the services category and follows a below threshold, open competition method. Key responsibilities include grass and hedge cutting, alongside maintenance of football and cricket pitches. Notably, submissions can either be made via registered post or email, but electronic submissions are not allowed.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance services to engage in a multi-year contract valued at £67,200 gross. It is particularly well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with experience in maintaining sports pitches. The evaluation of tenders will prioritise value for money, a detailed programme of work, and strong health and safety management credentials. Moreover, organisations with robust experience and credible references in waste management and insurance handling will have a competitive edge, thus stimulating growth potential for qualified and capable businesses aiming to expand within public sector 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/085501-2025
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 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 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
DRONFIELD TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
townclerk@dronfield.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DRONFIELD
Postcode
S18 1PD
Post Town
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

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