Tender

Grass Cutting and Grounds Maintenance Services 2026-2029

PULBOROUGH PARISH COUNCIL

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31 Mar 2026 at 09:30

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30 Mar 2026 at 10:04

Summary of the contracting process

Pulborough Parish Council has updated the tender process for their "Grass Cutting and Grounds Maintenance Services 2026-2029" contract. The contract involves routine grounds maintenance at parish-owned open spaces, focusing on grass cutting, litter picking, and seasonal clearance over three sites within the parish. The tender is in the active stage, and interested parties must submit their proposals electronically or in writing by 19th April 2026. The procurement process is open below the threshold for competition, with work conducted fortnightly from March to October each year. The contract is valued at £36,000 (net) and will span over three years starting from 1st May 2026, with a potential extension of one additional year. This initiative falls under the "services" category and targets regions across the United Kingdom.

This tender represents an excellent growth opportunity for small to medium enterprises specialising in grounds maintenance services. Companies with experience in delivering similar services and possessing valid public liability insurance are well-suited to compete. The selection criteria also emphasises compliance with health and safety legislation, operator competence, and equipment maintenance. The tender prioritises quality in RAMS and health & safety compliance, experience, reliability, and environmental sustainability practices. Winning this contract could enhance a business's portfolio, given the scope and importance of maintaining public spaces, aligning with local business preferences as part of the award criteria.

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Notice Title

Grass Cutting and Grounds Maintenance Services 2026-2029

Notice Description

Pulborough Parish Council seeks a contractor to provide routine grounds maintenance across parish-owned open spaces, including grass cutting, litter picking, and seasonal clearance. The contract will cover 3 sites within the parish boundary, with fortnightly cuts March-October. The contract term is 3 years. All work must comply with relevant health and safety legislation and environmental standards.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067780
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029474-2026
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

77320000 - Sports fields maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
19 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PULBOROUGH PARISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PULBOROUGH
Postcode
RH20 2BF
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ28 West Sussex (North East)
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
Horsham
Electoral Ward
Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley
Westminster Constituency
Arundel and South Downs

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