--- title: "Grass Cutting contract 2023-26" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-20d6de6b-62ef-4563-9322-5658e3c226da" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-20d6de6b-62ef-4563-9322-5658e3c226da" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-20d6de6b-62ef-4563-9322-5658e3c226da.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-20d6de6b-62ef-4563-9322-5658e3c226da.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MIDDLETON CHENEY PARISH COUNCIL" published: "2023-03-01" --- # Grass Cutting contract 2023-26 Buyer: MIDDLETON CHENEY PARISH COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-20d6de6b-62ef-4563-9322-5658e3c226da [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-20d6de6b-62ef-4563-9322-5658e3c226da) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-20d6de6b-62ef-4563-9322-5658e3c226da.json) ## Summary The Middleton Cheney Parish Council has awarded the Grass Cutting contract 2023-26 to Slade Estate Services Ltd. The contract is valued at £79,954.35 and will run from 13th March 2023 to 31st October 2025. This contract falls under the Grounds maintenance services category and was procured using a limited competitive quotation method. Proposals had to be submitted by 27th February 2023, and the contract involves activities such as grass cutting, strimming, and shrub maintenance across Middleton Cheney. This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) specialising in grounds maintenance services to grow their business. Businesses that can efficiently deliver grass cutting, strimming, and weed control services while adhering to ecological considerations could be well-suited to compete for this contract. The Middleton Cheney Parish Council is the buying organisation overseeing this contract, encouraging suppliers to work harmoniously with the Council and other service contractors during the contract term. ## Notice The Parish Council of Middleton Cheney cuts grass seasonally on open spaces and verges across the village. The services sought include grass cutting, strimming, blowing, shrub maintenance and weed control. During this contract, in line with the Council's ecological and biodiversity considerations, some areas may be reallocated as wildflower areas and the contractor should be prepared to adapt schedules to accommodate. The contract term is 3 years and covers the satisfactory completion of the works outlined in this document. The award of the contract is also dependent on the receipt of evidence of appropriate public liability insurance, professional qualifications and policies. The point of contact is the clerk to Middleton Cheney Parish Council and the contractor should be prepared to work harmoniously with the Council's employees and other service contractors. Any considerations not identified in this document may be addressed with the Council at the point of tender, or negotiated with the clerk and Council as they arise. Please refer to the specifics and process contained in the document "Middleton Cheney Parish Council - Green Spaces Contract Tender 2023-2026". Tenders are to be submitted in hard copy on the attached Form of Tender in a sealed marked envelope clearly marked "Grass Cutting Tender Response" to The Parish Clerk at Middleton Cheney Parish Meeting Room by 12 Noon, Monday 27th February 2023 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce67419d-e5cc-4e17-a0ae-949b7d39ce29 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Mar 2023 | | Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 1 Mar 2023 | | Contract period | 13 Mar 2023 - 31 Oct 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £80,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £79,954 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MIDDLETON CHENEY PARISH COUNCIL | | Locality | BANBURY | | Post town | Oxford | | Postcode | OX17 2LR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire | | Local authority | West Northamptonshire | | Electoral ward | Middleton Cheney | | Westminster constituency | South Northamptonshire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SLADE ESTATE SERVICES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services ## Release History - 1 Mar 2023 at 17:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce67419d-e5cc-4e17-a0ae-949b7d39ce29 - 13 Feb 2023 at 12:28 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecfb036b-e97d-4587-82ce-f50b75407f98 - 13 Feb 2023 at 10:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecfb036b-e97d-4587-82ce-f50b75407f98 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce67419d-e5cc-4e17-a0ae-949b7d39ce29 1st March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecfb036b-e97d-4587-82ce-f50b75407f98 13th February 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fb718845-ca84-4d58-8d67-d50cdd51d51a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a62d3b08-50c6-4fbe-ad8b-67d79c05965d ## Notice URLs - http://Middletoncheney.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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