Tender

Grounds Maintenance Contract

STOTFOLD TOWN COUNCIL

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Tender

24 Dec 2025 at 11:40

Summary of the contracting process

Stotfold Town Council is inviting tenders for a Grounds Maintenance Contract in Stotfold, Bedfordshire, with services classified under the grounds maintenance category. This open procedure tender is in its active stage, with submissions due by 12th January 2026, and the enquiry period ending on 7th January 2026. The contract is set to start on 1st April 2026, spanning until 31st March 2027, with the possibility of a twelve-month extension. The procurement process is being conducted in English, with submissions accepted by email or post, and it is accelerated due to urgency. The project offers a £90,000 budget and covers multiple regions across the United Kingdom.

This tender is an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance services to expand their market reach and establish a relationship with a public authority. Companies possessing relevant experience, capable of delivering quality service, and with an understanding of environmental issues are best suited to apply. The selection criteria put a high emphasis on both cost and quality, with requirements for a minimum of £5 million in public liability insurance and a CHAS accreditation being desirable. SMEs are encouraged to participate, fostering a competitive environment and offering a growth opportunity for those within the specified service category.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Grounds Maintenance Contract

Notice Description

Contract for grounds maintenance in and around Stotfold, Bedfordshire

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: EXTENSION BY 12 MONTHS WITH THE AGREEMENT OF BOTH PARTIES

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fd3b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086109-2025
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
Open procedure
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Dec 20255 days ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 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
STOTFOLD TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Emma Payne
Contact Email
townclerk@stotfoldtowncouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01462 730064

Buyer Location

Locality
STOTFOLD
Postcode
SG5 4HG
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
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
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Stotfold
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

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