Tender

CBC-1890-T-TS Grounds Maintenance

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

10 Apr 2026 at 07:57

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Central Bedfordshire Council has issued an open tender for grounds maintenance services, divided into five lots, covering various regions, including Ivel Valley and West Mid Beds. The procurement, named "CBC-1890-T-TS Grounds Maintenance," is in the tender stage, with submissions due by 12 May 2026. The service delivery locations are within the United Kingdom, particularly in the UKH region. Interested suppliers must register on the In-tend portal to access further tender details, and all communications should be conducted through this electronic system. The total estimated contract value is £200,000, with the target commencement date set for 1 April 2026, extending over three years with optional renewals of up to eight months.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in grounds maintenance to expand their portfolio within the public sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate as the tender process is designed to accommodate such entities. With five lots available, businesses have the flexibility to bid on specific areas that align with their expertise and operational capacity. The contract includes provisions for renewal, presenting long-term business growth possibilities for competent suppliers. Award criteria details, available in the tender documents, will guide prospective bidders in aligning their submissions to meet Central Bedfordshire Council’s requirements effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CBC-1890-T-TS Grounds Maintenance

Notice Description

Grounds Maintenance - 5 Lots Lot 1 - Ivel Valley (North) Lot 2 - West Mid Beds (North) Lot 3 - Chiltern Vale (South) Lot 4 - Leighton Linslade (South) Lot 5 - Adhoc Works (North and South) Please read and follow the information and guidance supplied below and within the Tender documents, this will help with your tender submission. Word count limits apply, any information going over will not be considered. Respond to ALL questions. Additional documents or information not required will be disregarded. Please note timeline with regards to questions and submission dates. All communications, correspondences and clarifications must be sent via the In-tend portal. Do not contact the Service area for information, please use the correspondence facility Regularly view the Clarification tab for updates or responses to questions received by bidders. Questions asked together with the response, will be made available to all bidders (if not Private and Confidential), this to ensure a fair and consistent approach to all. Avoid uploading your return just prior to closing deadline as you may incur IT issues and we will not accept Tender Returns via e-mail. The Council will provide as much support and information as it can to help guide you through the Tender process. If there is anything you are not sure of or need clarification on, please contact the Procurement lead using the correspondence facility within the In-tend electronic tendering system. Opting In To inform us of your decision to participate and to be able to submit a tender you will be required to Opt In. Opting In will confirm to us of your involvement and your intention to submit a tender return. Opting Out Will confirm that you are no longer interested in submitting a tender return. You will be able to provide a reason as to your decision if you wish. This will cease any system-generated communications. You will be able to opt back in at any point. Target contract commencement date: 1st April 2026 Contract term: 3 Years +1+ 8 months optional

Lot Information

Lot 1

Ivel Valley (North)

Renewal: 2 years (1 year + 8 months optional)

Lot 2

West Mid Beds (North)

Renewal: 2 years (1 year + 8 months optional)

Lot 3

Chiltern Vale (South)

Renewal: 2 years (1 year + 8 months optional)

Lot 4

Leighton Linslade (South)

Renewal: 2 years (1 year + 8 months optional)

Lot 5

Adhoc Works (North & South)

Renewal: 2 years (1 year + 8 months optional)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067f87
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032632-2026
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
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 20265 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 2 Aug 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
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE 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
SHEFFORD
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
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
TLH East (England)
Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Further Information

Notice Documents

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