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Tender

11 Aug 2026 at 11:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Wanborough Parish Council has initiated an open tender for "Hooper's Sports Pavilion Grounds Maintenance," focusing on the grounds maintenance services at Hoopers Recreation Ground, Wanborough, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the services industry category, specifically targeting sports fields maintenance services. The procurement, facilitated via an open procedure, is currently at the tender stage, with submission details requiring postal entries by 12:00 noon on Thursday, 1 October 2026. Enquiries regarding the tender are to be submitted by 21 September 2026, and the award decision is expected by 14 December 2026. Submissions must conform to specific delivery instructions and include hard copies sent to the Parish Office at SN4 0AN.

This tender presents an attractive business growth opportunity for companies experienced in grounds and sports field maintenance. With a contract value of up to GBP 12,000, the selection is based on a mix of 60% price and 40% quality criteria, thereby favouring businesses that can demonstrate both competitive pricing and high-quality service provision. The contract begins on 1 April 2027 and ends on 31 March 2029, making it appealing for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that possess relevant expertise and can meet legislative and insurance requirements. This opportunity invites well-suited businesses to compete for long-term engagement with the Wanborough Parish Council, ensuring comprehensive site maintenance and compliance with strict standards.

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Notice Title

Hooper's Sports Pavilion Grounds Maintenance

Notice Description

Wanborough Parish Council invites tenders for the provision of grounds maintenance services at Hoopers Recreation Ground and associated areas. The contract includes grass cutting, sports pitch maintenance, hedge trimming, weed control, litter collection, maintenance of landscaped and grassed areas, and other associated grounds maintenance tasks in accordance with the Council's specification. The successful contractor will be responsible for maintaining the site to a high standard and complying with all relevant health and safety and environmental requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e149
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076209-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

77320000 - Sports fields maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£11,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 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
WANBOROUGH PARISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WANBOROUGH
Postcode
SN4 0AN
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Ridgeway
Westminster Constituency
East Wiltshire

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