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Multi-Location Grounds Maintenance Services

BASINGSTOKE AND DEANE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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12 Feb 2026 at 16:20

Summary of the contracting process

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council has completed the procurement process for "Multi-Location Grounds Maintenance Services." The procurement was carried out under a limited competition mechanism, categorised as services and aimed at grounds maintenance. The procurement was awarded to Larkstel Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME). The contract covers various locations in Basingstoke, United Kingdom, including Bear, Lion, Eagle Court and Tadley Swimming Pool grounds, among others. The contract period runs from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027, with a contract value of £38,622 gross.

This tender offers numerous opportunities for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance and related services. Companies that have experience in landscape maintenance, gardening services, or general property upkeep would find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities. SMEs can leverage their local expertise and flexibility to provide tailored services. The contract represents an opportunity to establish or expand presence within sub-central government marketplaces, fostering further growth in the sector.

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Notice Title

Multi-Location Grounds Maintenance Services

Notice Description

To conduct grounds maintenance work at the following BDBC properties. 1- Bear, Lion, Eagle court 2- Viables Craft Centre 3- Hassocks Wood 4- Essex Road Area 5- Bereford Centre 6- Joule Road 7- Chute House 8- Tadley Swimming pool grounds 9- Eastlands Complex 10- Pre School grounds at Russell Howard pavilion 11- Wade Road depot PS1,250 PA To clear top of bank to railway line

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065336
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013122-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,185 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BASINGSTOKE AND DEANE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@basingstoke.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BASINGSTOKE
Postcode
RG21 4AH
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ37 North Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Basingstoke and Deane
Electoral Ward
Eastrop & Grove
Westminster Constituency
Basingstoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LARKSTEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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