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04 Aug 2026 at 14:57

Summary of the contracting process

Kings Worthy Parish Council is initiating an open tender process titled "Grounds Maintenance Tender 2026," focusing on the delivery of grounds maintenance services across Parish Council-managed sites in the United Kingdom. This service contract, categorised under grounds and sports fields maintenance within the services industry, will commence on 1 October 2026 and run for an initial term of 12 months. There is an option to extend the contract for an additional 12 months, contingent upon satisfactory performance. Prospective suppliers need to submit their tenders before 31 August 2026, with the procurement stage currently being at the tender phase. The project is below-threshold and employs an open competition procurement method.

The tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in commercial grounds maintenance to expand their portfolios by working with a Parish Council. Companies should have relevant experience and qualifications in handling contracts of a similar scale, as the contract includes a range of services from grass cutting to hedge trimming and sports field maintenance. With a total tender value of approximately £98,698 (exclusive of tax), this project is particularly suitable for SMEs wishing to secure a position in a public-sector contract. The evaluation criteria focus equally on quality and price, presenting a balanced opportunity for interested firms to demonstrate their value proposition.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Grounds Maintenance Tender 2026

Notice Description

Kings Worthy Parish Council is seeking to appoint a contractor to deliver grounds maintenance services across a range of Parish Council managed sites totalling approximately 11 acres. The contract will include, but is not limited to, grass cutting, hedge and shrub maintenance, weed control, litter and debris removal associated with grounds maintenance activities, maintenance of sports and recreation areas, and other related grounds maintenance services as specified in the tender documentation. Due to the potential changes to our number of open spaces as part of the Local Government Reorganisation, the initial contract term will be 12 months commencing on 1 October 2026, with the option, at the Council's sole discretion, to extend the contract for a further period of 12 months. Companies wishing to tender must be suitably qualified and experienced with commercial grounds maintenance contracts of this size.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The contract includes the option for the Council to instruct additional grounds maintenance services and related works during the contract term. Any such services will be ordered at the Council's discretion and carried out at the rates set out in the contractor's submitted Pricing Schedule.

Renewal: Due to the potential changes to our number of open spaces as part of the Local Government Reorganisation, the initial contract term will be 12 months commencing on 1 October 2026. The Council reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to extend the contract for a single additional period of up to 12 months, taking the maximum contract term to 24 months. The extension will be subject to a contract performance review and the Council being satisfied that the contractor has delivered the services in accordance with the contract requirements. Any extension will be on the terms and rates set out in the contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dba1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073840-2026
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

77312100 - Weed-killing services

77313000 - Parks maintenance services

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

77320000 - Sports fields maintenance services

77342000 - Hedge trimming

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£98,697 Under £100K
Lots Value
£98,697 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KINGS WORTHY PARISH 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
WINCHESTER
Postcode
SO23 7PJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
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
Winchester
Electoral Ward
The Worthys
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

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