This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Apr 2026 at 14:26

Tender

28 Jan 2026 at 08:55

Summary of the contracting process

Heddon on the Wall Parish Council is seeking contractors for its Grounds Maintenance services contract spanning 2026 to 2029. The tender, classified under horticultural services, is a below-threshold open competition specifically focused on grounds maintenance work starting on 1st April 2026. The deadline for submitting tender proposals is 4th March 2026, with the procurement already in the award phase as of April 2026. The services will be provided across regions in the United Kingdom including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. This opportunity offers a contract valued at approximately £18,000, with provisions for renewal and additional purchases during the contract period.

The tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in horticultural and grounds maintenance services, to expand their portfolio through long-term government contracts. Businesses that have prior experience in providing similar services and meet the eligibility criteria involving insurance documentation and risk assessments are well-positioned to compete. Firms looking to increase their footprint in sub-central government contracts and work in multiple UK regions can find substantial growth opportunities due to the contract's potential extension and additional purchase options.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Grounds Maintenance 2026 - 2029

Notice Description

Heddon on the Wall Parish Council's Grounds Maintenance contract, scheduled to begin on 1st April 2026 for a period of 3 years, is now open for tender. We are inviting suitably qualified and experienced contractors to tender to provide grounds maintenance services in accordance with the following Schedule of Work.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.

Renewal: Potential extension of one year

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061055
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036647-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services


CPV Codes

77300000 - Horticultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,379 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 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
Heddon on the Wall Parish Council
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
HEDDON ON THE WALL
Postcode
NE15 0EJ
Postcode Area
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC42 Northumberland
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
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Ponteland South with Heddon
Westminster Constituency
Hexham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BATSON GROUNDCARE LTD

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