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Provision of Grounds Maintenance- Biddulph

BIDDULPH TOWN COUNCIL

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23 Jul 2026 at 13:22

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by Biddulph Town Council involves the provision of grounds maintenance services at various burial grounds and a site on Springfield Road in Biddulph, United Kingdom. This initiative falls under the public authority - sub-central government classification, belonging to the services industry category. With the tender process initiated, the award was completed on 7th April 2026 with a contract period spanning from 23rd July 2026 to 28th February 2029. Key maintenance activities include grass cutting, hedge management, and general site upkeep, with the potential for additional tasks at the council's discretion. The procurement method utilised is below threshold, with specific procurement details not provided.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance and environmental management to expand their portfolio. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), like the awarded supplier Garden Plus Ltd, are particularly well-suited to compete in such tenders, given the project's scale and scope. The contract's focus on recurring maintenance activities can translate into consistent work, fostering long-term business growth. Additionally, businesses with expertise in working with local councils and handling similar public sector projects will find this opportunity advantageous in establishing or strengthening their presence in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Grounds Maintenance- Biddulph

Notice Description

1) Provision of grounds maintenance at the Biddulph Burial Grounds Maintenance responsibilities cover three sites: 1. the closed burial ground at St Lawrence's Church; 2. the Town Burial Ground behind the church site; and, 3. the new Woodhouse Burial Ground, which links via a wooded area known locally as the Bateman Walk. Activities include (but are not limited to): * Grass cutting; * Hedge and low branch management; * Management of wooded areas (Bateman Walk); * General maintenance of the site, including treatment of weeds and removal of rubbish (including wreaths, as appropriate); * Backfilling graves to remove excessive undulations and management of the soil store. 2) Grass Cutting and Management at Springfield Road Biddulph Town Council is responsible for a piece of land on Springfield Road, approximately 4,440 SqM The successful contractor will complete regular cuts throughout the growing season.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d212
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069774-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,855 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jul 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIDDULPH TOWN 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
BIDDULPH
Postcode
ST8 6AR
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Staffordshire Moorlands
Electoral Ward
Biddulph West
Westminster Constituency
Staffordshire Moorlands

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GARDEN PLUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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