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Grounds and Sports Pitch Maintenance Services

Ferndown Town Council

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09 Jul 2026 at 15:09

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Summary of the contracting process

Ferndown Town Council, located at The Barrington Centre, Penny's Walk, Ferndown, UK, is in the tender stage of a procurement process for "Grounds and Sports Pitch Maintenance Services." This opportunity is open to contractors experienced in providing grounds maintenance and sports pitch preparation services. The council, serving as the sole trustee of King George's Field Charity, seeks to appoint a contractor to ensure high-quality and sustainable maintenance services. Classified under the industry category "Grounds maintenance services," the procurement spans multiple regions across the UK, with a tender submission deadline of 25th August 2026, and the contract award expected by 15th October 2026. The contract will commence on 1st January 2027 and can be extended beyond its initial term, potentially until 31st December 2032.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance and sports pitch services to expand their client base. With a contract value of £600,000, it is ideally suited for companies with the capability to deliver comprehensive maintenance services along with innovative and sustainable solutions. Suitable applicants should have Membership in associations like GMA and/or BALI, as this could provide a competitive edge. The procurement method is an open, competitive flexible procedure, allowing applicants to propose their own maintenance specifications, showcasing their expertise and aligning with industry best practices. This flexibility offers an excellent platform for businesses committed to quality and sustainability to demonstrate their capabilities and secure long-term partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Grounds and Sports Pitch Maintenance Services

Notice Description

Ferndown Town Council, as Sole Trustee to King George's Field Charity (the Charity) invites suitably qualified and experienced contractors to submit a tender for the provision of grounds maintenance and sports pitch preparation and maintenance services. The objective of this procurement is to appoint a contractor capable of delivering high-quality, safe, and sustainable grounds maintenance across our estate whilst preparing and maintaining sports pitches to an appropriate standard for their intended use. Recognising that maintenance methodologies vary between contractors, interested parties are invited to develop and submit their own recommended maintenance specification based upon their professional expertise, industry best practice, and site inspection.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Facilities may over the period of the contract - either additions or deletions.

Renewal: The contract may be extended by 12 or 24 months by mutual agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c7bb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064805-2026
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
Competitive flexible procedure
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
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2030 4-5 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
Ferndown Town Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FERNDOWN
Postcode
BH22 9TH
Postcode Area
Bournemouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
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
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Ferndown North
Westminster Constituency
Christchurch

Further Information

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