Tender

Grounds and amenities maintenance contract

THRAPSTON TOWN COUNCIL

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Tender

08 Jan 2026 at 12:12

Summary of the contracting process

Thrapston Town Council is seeking to engage a contractor for the "Grounds and amenities maintenance contract," focusing on horticultural services across regions including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK in the United Kingdom. This open procedure tender is in the tender stage with the main procurement category being services. The council requires comprehensive grounds maintenance services, including mowing, tree care, litter management, and cemetery work, over a three-year period commencing 1st April 2026, with a potential two-year extension. Interested bidders must submit their proposals electronically by 20th February 2026, with any enquiries to be made by 18th February 2026. The contract's estimated gross value is £390,000.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for SMEs in the horticultural sector, particularly those with a strong track record in grounds maintenance and environmental management. Companies that excel in quality assurance, workforce management, and health and safety protocols will find this contract particularly suitable. The open procedure and emphasis on price and quality criteria, such as experience and environmental considerations, make it advantageous for well-prepared businesses looking to expand their services within the public sector. Experienced service providers can leverage this contract to build long-term relationships with a public authority, enhancing their portfolio and credibility in the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Grounds and amenities maintenance contract

Notice Description

To undertake the grounds maintenance in the town for a three year contract, including mowing, hedgerows, trees, litter, hanging baskets and planters. Also to include cemetery work.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: At the end of the three year contract there is provision for an extension for a period of two years if agreed by all parties.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0601cc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001429-2026
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

77300000 - Horticultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£325,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£325,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 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
2031-01-08

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THRAPSTON TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Linda Brodier
Contact Email
clerk@thrapstontowncouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01832 734673

Buyer Location

Locality
THRAPSTON
Postcode
NN14 4JJ
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)
TLF25 North 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
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Thrapston
Westminster Constituency
Corby and East Northamptonshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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