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Open Spaces Grounds Maintenance Contract

WILLINGHAM PARISH COUNCIL

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10 Aug 2026 at 09:46

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Willingham Parish Council is initiating a tender process for the "Open Spaces Grounds Maintenance Contract," aimed at maintaining the Parish Council's owned land, which includes grass cutting, strimming, and hedge cutting. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically in the agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, and apicultural services sector. The purchasing organisation is based in Willingham, UK, with Mrs Amy Rudderham as the contact person. The procurement method is open competition, and submissions are accepted both electronically and by post. Key dates include the tender period ending on 18th September 2026, with the contract to commence on 1st April 2027 and conclude on 31st March 2030. The total estimated contract value is £60,000.

This tender provides a valuable opportunity for businesses in the grounds maintenance industry, particularly those capable of handling comprehensive maintenance tasks within specified areas. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, making it an ideal growth opportunity for local service providers looking to expand their portfolio with reputable government contracts. The open nature of the competition ensures that businesses with proven expertise in quality grounds maintenance can compete successfully to be awarded this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Open Spaces Grounds Maintenance Contract

Notice Description

Willingham Parish Council is seeking a contractor for the provision of grounds maintenance of the Parish Council's owned land. This includes, but is not limited to, grass cutting, strimming and hedge cutting.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dfcf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075597-2026
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

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
18 Sep 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 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
WILLINGHAM 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
WILLINGHAM
Postcode
CB24 5LP
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
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
South Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Over & Willingham
Westminster Constituency
St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire

Further Information

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