Tender

Community Growing Space - Thornwell, Chepstow

CHEPSTOW TOWN COUNCIL

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Tender

08 May 2026 at 09:53

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Chepstow Town Council, acting as the buying organisation, is initiating a tender for a project titled "Community Growing Space - Thornwell, Chepstow," within the services category. The objective is to transform an overgrown site near Thornwell School, Chepstow, into a community garden with designated growing plots and a shared area. This tender is at the 'tender' stage and invites submissions via an open procurement method. Key dates to note include the enquiry period ending on 22nd May 2026, and the tender submission deadline on 29th May 2026. The project, valued at approximately £49,999.99, is slated to begin on 1st August 2026 and conclude by 31st March 2027. The procurement is aligned with Welsh devolved regulations, promoting community engagement and sustainable design within the region identified as UKL21 under local government jurisdiction.

This tender presents an opportunity for landscape designers with experience in developing community and horticultural spaces to expand their business. The ideal candidate will be a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) possessing expertise in creating sustainable and accessible garden designs. The competition's weightings favour technical ability, quality, and sustainability at 70%, alongside cost at 30%. Interested businesses can benefit from enhanced visibility and credibility by collaborating with a public authority like Chepstow Town Council. Furthermore, participation could lead to future projects given the increased emphasis on community development and sustainable living within public sector procurement in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Community Growing Space - Thornwell, Chepstow

Notice Description

We are seeking to commission a suitably qualified and experienced landscape designer to develop a design proposal for the transformation of an overgrown site adjacent to Thornwell School, Chepstow (formerly the caretaker's house and garden). The aim of the project is to create a vibrant, nature-friendly community garden focused on individual growing plots, along with a shared garden accessible to the wider community.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06945e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042359-2026
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

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,999 Under £100K
Lots Value
£48,999 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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
CHEPSTOW TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHEPSTOW
Postcode
NP16 5LH
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Monmouthshire
Electoral Ward
Chepstow Castle and Larkfield
Westminster Constituency
Monmouthshire

Further Information

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