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Grass Cutting Contract 2026-2029 Chartham Parish Council

Chartham Parish Council

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24 Mar 2026 at 15:04

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31 Dec 2025 at 11:59

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31 Dec 2025 at 11:54

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Summary of the contracting process

Chartham Parish Council in Canterbury is undertaking a public procurement process concerning the provision of grass-cutting services across parish council-owned sites for the period of 2026-2029. This contract encompasses grounds maintenance tasks such as mowing, strimming, and removal of grass from play surfaces and footpaths, categorized under 'Grounds maintenance services'. The procurement method for this contract is an open competition, with the legal basis governed by UK Public General Acts (2023/54). The contract includes three lots, all currently complete, and involves services at Chartham Cemetery, St Augustine's Estate, and central village areas including Chartham Hatch, with the contract commencing on 1 April 2026 and concluding on 31 March 2029.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in landscaping and grounds maintenance, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises with relevant experience. The total contract value amounts to approximately £121,392, presenting an attractive opportunity for businesses to expand their service offerings within the Canterbury region. Companies should be equipped with public liability insurance and demonstrate competence in adhering to British Standards and Codes of Practice to ensure successful bid submissions. This tender provides a chance for contractors to compete in open competition below the threshold, enabling participation without restrictive requirements often associated with high-value tenders, which favours SMEs aiming for growth in the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Grass Cutting Contract 2026-2029 Chartham Parish Council

Notice Description

Provision of grass-cutting services across parish council owned sites, including mowing, strimming, removal of grass from play surfaces and footpaths, and associated grounds maintenance tasks.

Lot Information

Central Village and Chartham Hatch

The Contractor will carry out approximately 18 cuts of the areas marked in blue on the enclosed maps. The first cut is expected in mid-late March/early April, and the final cut in late October/early November, depending on seasonal growth. Remaining cuts are at the Contractor's discretion, with a minimum of two weeks between cuts, and additional cuts may be agreed with the Parish Clerk if necessary. Work includes: -Strimming around stone memorials, play equipment, trees, and edges of the sites -Cleaning safety surfacing at play areas after each cut using sweeping or an electric blower -Grass cuttings to be evenly dispersed or removed as agreed with the Parish Clerk

Options: The Council may use the services of the Contractor for other grounds maintenance-related works not explicitly covered by the schedule of works, and may vary quantity of ad hoc maintenance.

St Augustine's Estate

The Contractor will carry out approximately 18 cuts of the mapped areas across sites in the St Augustine's area of Chartham. Cuts should follow seasonal growth patterns, with a minimum of two weeks between cuts, and additional cuts may be agreed with the Parish Clerk if necessary. Work includes: - Strimming around trees, bushes, fences, play equipment, and other site obstructions - Cleaning safety surfacing at play areas after each cut using sweeping or an electric blower - Grass cuttings to be evenly dispersed or removed as agreed with the Parish Clerk

Options: The Council may use the services of the Contractor for other grounds maintenance-related works not explicitly covered by the schedule of works, and may vary quantity of ad hoc maintenance.

Chartham Cemetery

The Contractor will carry out approximately 18 cuts of the mapped area which is contained within Chartham Cemetery. Cuts should follow seasonal growth patterns, with a minimum of two weeks between cuts, and additional cuts may be agreed with the Parish Clerk if necessary. Work includes: - Strimming around headstones, trees, fences, and other site obstructions. Strimmer must have a nylon blade to avoid any damage to memorials in the event of accidental contact. - Cleaning paths and surfaces of grass cuttings after each cut using sweeping or an electric blower. - Grass cuttings to be evenly dispersed or removed as agreed with the Parish Clerk.

Options: The Council may use the services of the Contractor for other grounds maintenance-related works not explicitly covered by the schedule of works, and may vary quantity of ad hoc maintenance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fe83
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026915-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£101,160 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Chartham Parish Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CANTERBURY
Postcode
CT4 7HZ
Postcode Area
Canterbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent
Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Chartham & Stone Street
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Bourne to Garden Limited

Further Information

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