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Tender

19 Jun 2026 at 11:39

Summary of the contracting process

Chesterfield Borough Council is seeking to procure a Grounds Maintenance contract for its commercial investment property portfolio. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting planting and maintenance services of green areas, with the CPV code 77310000. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage and will follow an open procurement method, allowing wide participation below the threshold. Located in Chesterfield, United Kingdom, interested parties should submit their bids through the Proactis tender portal before the closing date of 24th July 2026. Queries can be raised until 14th July 2026. The contract is valued at £84,000 (net) for the initial period from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2028, with options for two 12-month extensions, potentially extending to 2030.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance and related services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to compete, as the contract recognises the importance of quality and technical capability, weighted at 30%, alongside price considerations at 70%. Engaging with this project could enhance business credibility and provide a steady income source over an extended duration, given the opportunity for contract renewal. Businesses capable of delivering high service quality and demonstrating sustainable and competitive pricing will be well-positioned to benefit from this opportunity with Chesterfield Borough Council.

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Notice Title

Grounds Maintenance

Notice Description

Chesterfield Borough Council is looking to procure a Grounds maintenance contract for the Council's commercial investment property portfolio.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option of 2 further extensions for a further 12 months each should the Council wish to take this extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b904
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058029-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£84,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£84,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 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
CHESTERFIELD BOROUGH 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
CHESTERFIELD
Postcode
S40 1LP
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF12 East Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Chesterfield
Electoral Ward
Spire
Westminster Constituency
Chesterfield

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