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Grass Verge cutting

TELSCOMBE TOWN COUNCIL

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03 Aug 2026 at 16:14

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Telscombe Town Council is currently in the tender stage for a public procurement process titled "Grass Verge cutting". This opportunity, classified under the grounds maintenance services industry (CPV: 77314000), is located in Telscombe Cliffs, East Sussex, UK. The council is seeking a contractor to deliver services from 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2028. The procurement method is open competition, with proposals evaluated on service quality, local capability, environmental impact, and cost-effectiveness. Interested parties must submit their bids by 12:00 on 2nd September 2026, and an enquiry period is open until 25th August 2026.

This tender presents significant growth potential for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as it reserves participation specifically for such businesses within East Sussex. Firms adept in grounds maintenance, particularly those focused on innovative, cost-effective, and environmentally considerate practices, would find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities. Aside from enhancing local relationships and expanding their service footprint, winning this tender could provide a stable revenue stream for the contract duration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Grass Verge cutting

Notice Description

Telscombe Town Council is seeking a contractor to provide highway grass verge cutting services for 1 year from 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2028.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06da6f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073395-2026
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

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

CPV Codes

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 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
TELSCOMBE 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
TELSCOMBE CLIFFS
Postcode
BN10 7ES
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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