Tender

Grounds Maintenance Contract

HENLOW PARISH COUNCIL

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Tender

17 Feb 2026 at 12:27

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Henlow Parish Council is currently in the tender stage of procuring grounds maintenance services for sites within Henlow Parish. This opportunity, titled "Grounds Maintenance Contract," falls under the industry category of grounds maintenance services and is open for competition until the submission deadline of 20th March 2026 at 17:00. Potential bidders can submit their proposals via post or hand delivery to Henlow Park Pavilion, Henlow, Bedfordshire. The procurement method involves an open competition and is valued at £50,000. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2026 and will conclude on 31st March 2029.

This procurement offers a significant opportunity for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in grounds maintenance services to expand their portfolio and strengthen their business ties with local government authorities. Businesses that can demonstrate a strong track record, meet specific insurance and specification requirements, and offer value for money are particularly well-suited to compete. Henlow Parish Council will assess bids based on criteria such as experience, capability, and past performance, providing a fair chance for businesses to showcase their expertise and potential in delivering quality services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Grounds Maintenance Contract

Notice Description

Henlow Parish Council invites tenders for grass cutting and grounds maintenance at sites within Henlow Parish as further outlined in the Tender Document.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0655eb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014268-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 20264 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
HENLOW PARISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Elizabeth Holland
Contact Email
clerk@henlow-pc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01462 811800

Buyer Location

Locality
HENLOW
Postcode
SG16 6AP
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Clifton, Henlow & Langford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Further Information

Notice Documents

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