--- title: "Grounds Maintenance Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-164eb17d-0a39-4d5f-89ce-4585e4791d98" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-164eb17d-0a39-4d5f-89ce-4585e4791d98" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-164eb17d-0a39-4d5f-89ce-4585e4791d98.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-164eb17d-0a39-4d5f-89ce-4585e4791d98.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "RUSHDEN TOWN COUNCIL" published: "2019-02-04" --- # Grounds Maintenance Services Buyer: RUSHDEN TOWN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-164eb17d-0a39-4d5f-89ce-4585e4791d98 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-164eb17d-0a39-4d5f-89ce-4585e4791d98) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-164eb17d-0a39-4d5f-89ce-4585e4791d98.json) ## Summary Rushden Town Council is actively seeking tenders for "Grounds Maintenance Services," aimed at maintaining the 42 parks and open spaces within Rushden, a designated growth town in the East Midlands, England. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 23:59 on 4th March 2019. The selected contractor will manage grounds maintenance from 1st August 2019 to 31st July 2026, with a total project value of £2,000,000. This opportunity comes under the category of services classified as "Grounds maintenance services" (CPV code 77314000). This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance and landscaping services, particularly those with the capacity to manage extensive parklands, sports pitches, and cemetery grounds. Companies experienced in providing flexible and responsive maintenance solutions will be well-suited to compete, especially those capable of handling both routine upkeep and specific project-based tasks within a growing urban environment like Rushden. ## Notice Rushden Town Council (the Council) is seeking tenders from suitably qualified organisations for the supply of a flexible and responsive Grounds Maintenance Service.Rushden has a population of 30,000 and has been designated as a growth town. Rushden has seen significant development over the last 20 years, resulting in 42 parks and open spaces now being owned by the Council. The Council also owns and administers a large cemetery and is responsible for the closed Parish church yard. The parks and open spaces owned by the Council vary from small LAPs and LEAPs to a prestigious Green Flag 34 acre park. A number of the parks are of mixed use and include playing fields and sports pitches. The parks are home to a large quantity of mature, specimen trees and established hedges. The Council also undertakes grass cutting in roadside verges for the principal authority. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55b4611c-0f9a-4e97-954c-35c251115bc4 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Feb 2019 | | Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2019 - 31 Jul 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | RUSHDEN TOWN COUNCIL | | Locality | RUSHDEN | | Post town | Northampton | | Postcode | NN10 9NG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire | | Local authority | North Northamptonshire | | Electoral ward | Rushden Pemberton West | | Westminster constituency | Wellingborough and Rushden | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services ## Release History - 4 Feb 2019 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55b4611c-0f9a-4e97-954c-35c251115bc4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55b4611c-0f9a-4e97-954c-35c251115bc4 4th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB156479 NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided. ## Notice URLs - http://www.rushdentowncouncil.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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