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Summary of the contracting process

Hook Parish Council is currently in the tender stage for a project titled "SANG Management tender Bassetts Mead April 2027 - March 2031." The contract involves managing Bassetts Mead in Hook, Hampshire, as a Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace (SANG) over a five-year period. The procurement category is services, specifically geared towards ecological management and involves tasks such as cattle grazing, infrastructure maintenance, volunteer coordination, and public engagement. The procurement method is an open competition below the threshold, and key deadlines include the submission deadline on Tuesday, 8th September 2026 by 12pm, with an anticipated contract start in April 2027 and completion by March 2031. The tender is valued at approximately £160,000 GBP.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for ecologically oriented organisations, particularly those with experience in countryside management and the ability to demonstrate proven success in managing SANG sites. Ideal contenders are those that can provide evidence of efficient service delivery in environmental management, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The emphasis on value for money and a robust management strategy for site maintenance offers businesses an avenue for sustainable growth. Participation in this tender could greatly benefit organisations that prioritise ecological preservation and community engagement, providing a rewarding platform for businesses looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector ecological services domain.

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Notice Title

SANG Management tender Bassetts Mead April 2027 - March 2031

Notice Description

Hook Parish Council is looking for a local, ecologically based organisation to manage Bassetts Mead as a SANG for up to a 5-year period. The organisation must provide strong evidence of having managed and maintained a SANG site, which will include construction and repairing countryside infrastructure, having the ability to organise volunteer working parties, to manage contractors and have the ability to graze and manage cattle at Bassetts Mead, as well engaging with the public. The successful organisation will be expected to work closely with the Environment and Community (E&C) Officer, with the expectation to attend quarterly meetings to ensure that each area of the site is maintained to the highest level.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d3dc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071248-2026
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

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

16 - Agricultural machinery

45 - Construction work

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


CPV Codes

03320000 - Cattle, livestock and small animals

03410000 - Wood

03440000 - Forestry products

16710000 - Pedestrian-controlled agricultural tractors

45246100 - River-wall construction

45246200 - Riverbank protection works

45246510 - Boardwalk construction work

45340000 - Fencing, railing and safety equipment installation work

77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas

77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2031 4-5 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
HOOK PARISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
HOOK
Postcode
RG27 9NN
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ37 North Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Hart
Electoral Ward
Hook
Westminster Constituency
North East Hampshire

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