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Grounds Maintenance

Telscombe Town Council

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28 Aug 2026 at 15:15

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Summary of the contracting process

Telscombe Town Council is buying grounds maintenance services for its parks and playgrounds. The work covers routine maintenance of public outdoor spaces in and around Telscombe, East Sussex, under the council’s local authority responsibilities. The requirement is for a contractor able to maintain park and play areas to an appropriate service standard, responding to local conditions and priorities. The procurement is categorised as services, with the relevant classification being parks and grounds maintenance services (CPV 77313000 and 77314000). Suppliers should be prepared to deliver work locally in East Sussex and to work with Telscombe Town Council on the upkeep of its public recreational spaces. The opportunity is particularly directed towards smaller and community-focused local organisations, subject to meeting the procurement requirements.

The process has reached tender: Telscombe Town Council invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. Bids must be submitted by 16 October 2026 at 23:59, and enquiries must be made by 2 October 2026 at 23:59. Submissions are not electronic and must be sent to the Town Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer at Telscombe Civic Centre, 360 South Coast Road, Telscombe Cliffs, East Sussex, BN10 7ES. There is one lot. The contract runs from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2030. Its estimated value is £40,000 excluding VAT, or £48,000 including VAT. Councillors will assess local capability, service quality, environmental impact and cost-effectiveness, while considering changing local priorities and alignment with the council’s financial-year objectives.

This opportunity suits an SME or voluntary, community or social enterprise based in East Sussex, as participation is reserved for those organisations. It is relevant to grounds maintenance contractors with demonstrable local capability in caring for parks, playgrounds and other public outdoor spaces. Bidders should be able to explain how they will deliver consistent service quality, manage environmental impact and provide cost-effective services. A strong response will show an understanding of local priorities and how the proposed service can align with the council’s strategic and financial objectives. The requirement is therefore well suited to established local landscaping, horticultural or parks-maintenance businesses, community enterprises and similar organisations with the practical resources, management arrangements and service capacity to maintain public recreational areas.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Grounds Maintenance

Notice Description

Telscombe Town Council is seeking a contractor to provide grounds maintenance work for a 3 year term commencing on 1st April 2027 in its park and playgrounds.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06eec1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082273-2026
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

77313000 - Parks maintenance services

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Oct 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 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
Telscombe Town Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TELSCOMBE CLIFFS
Postcode
BN10 7ES
Postcode Area
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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven

Further Information

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