Tender

Coxhoe Parish Council Grounds Maintenance

COXHOE PARISH COUNCIL

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Tender

14 Jan 2026 at 15:12

Summary of the contracting process

Coxhoe Parish Council is currently in the tender stage of procuring grounds maintenance services for their areas in Coxhoe and Quarrington Hill. This contract, classified under the CPV code 45112720 for works related to landscaping sports grounds and recreational areas, covers the period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 10th February 2026, with electronic and written submissions being accepted. The procurement process is open and accelerated due to the existing contract ending on 31st March 2026. Key locations involved include various regions across the UK, and the bid opening will take place on 11th February 2026 at Coxhoe Village Hall. Sophie Taylor is the contact point, providing assistance via telephone or email from Coxhoe Parish Council.

This tender presents a valuable business opportunity, especially for companies specialising in landscaping and grounds maintenance services. With the contract allowing for a fortnightly maintenance schedule of churchyards, sports grounds, and footpaths, it suits businesses equipped with adequate resources and skilled staff. Companies proficient in administrative and operational capabilities to handle specific regional regulations and able to provide names and qualifications of their staff will be particularly well-positioned. Additionally, the possibility of contract renewal at the end of the term offers further growth potential for businesses adept at establishing long-term relationships with local councils.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Coxhoe Parish Council Grounds Maintenance

Notice Description

Grounds Maintenance for Coxhoe Parish Council, covering Coxhoe and Quarrington Hill, from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029

Lot Information

Lot 1

To maintain 14 areas within the parish on a rolling fortnightly basis, including one sports ground, areas of a Churchyard and 4 additional footpaths, as well as ad-hoc maintenance.

Renewal: The contract can be renewed at the end of term at the discretion of the Parish Council upon agreement of terms.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0605d8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003170-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45112720 - Landscaping work for sports grounds and recreational areas

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 20263 weeks 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
COXHOE PARISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sophie Taylor
Contact Email
clerk@coxhoeparishcouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7988283287

Buyer Location

Locality
COXHOE
Postcode
DH6 4DB
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
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
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Coxhoe
Westminster Constituency
Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor

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