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TenderUpdate

09 Jul 2026 at 09:57

Tender

19 Jun 2026 at 11:39

Summary of the contracting process

Chesterfield Borough Council has released an active tender for a Grounds Maintenance contract involving services such as planting and maintenance of green areas within the council's commercial investment property portfolio. The procurement falls under the services industry category and is located in the UKF region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the Tender Update stage, with a submission deadline set for 31st July 2026, at 12:00 PM. The contract period begins on 1st September 2026 and may extend up to 2030, subject to possible renewals. Conducted as an open competition below the threshold, this process allows electronic submission through the Proactis tender portal, requiring various documentation including technical capability and price schedule forms.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in green area maintenance to enhance their service portfolio and secure long-term government contracts. With an estimated value of £84,000, it is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) given its sub-central government nature and open competition format. The focus on technical capability and price offers an ideal scenario for companies to showcase efficiency and cost-effectiveness, thus encouraging competitive innovation in service delivery. Businesses engaged in eco-friendly or sustainable gardening practices might find additional leverage in meeting the council's requirements for quality and social value.

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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/064566-2026
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
9 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 20262 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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