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title: "Provision of Grounds Maintenance Services for Carterton Town Council"
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buyer: "CARTERTON TOWN COUNCIL"
published: "2025-04-28"
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# Provision of Grounds Maintenance Services for Carterton Town Council

Buyer: CARTERTON TOWN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-332f9f90-b298-4395-ac2f-4463cad0bad7

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## Summary

Carterton Town Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Grounds Maintenance Services, covering several key services in Carterton, England. The contract, with an ID of CTC/GM25-28, has been awarded to West Oxfordshire District Council, running from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028, with a potential extension of two additional years. This open procedure tender was conducted in compliance with the Public Contracts Regulations (2015), focusing on planting and maintenance services of green areas, among other related services. The total contract value was £246,456, awarded on 18 February 2025, with the procurement process concluding with the awarding stage as of 28 April 2025.

This procurement offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses in the horticultural and maintenance services sectors, particularly those specialising in grounds maintenance, refuse and waste services, floral displays, and related activities. With the segmented lots approach, diverse businesses, including SMEs, have the chance to bid either individually or through combined proposals to gain efficiencies. Companies skilled in grass cutting, general maintenance, hedge trimming, and floral arrangements are particularly well-suited to align with Carterton's specified service categories, thereby maximising business expansion through this local government engagement.

## Notice

Carterton Town Council (CTC) is inviting tenders for the provision of Grounds Maintenance Services in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations (2015). The Contract will run from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2030, comprising an initial term of 3 years (to 31 March 2028), with an option to extend for up to 2 additional years, subject to performance, price and mutual agreement. Carterton's Ground Maintenance Services are split into 5 lots: Lot 1 - Grass Cutting (PS125,000 over 5 years) Lot 2- Litter, Bins and General Maintenance (PS160,000 over 5 years) Lot 3 - Hedges and Footpaths (PS25,000 over 5 years) Lot 4 - Flowers and Shrubs (PS45,000 over 5 years) Lot 5 - Black Bourton Cemetery (17,500 over 5 years) Tenderers are invited to submit tenders for one, multiple or all of the above lots. They may also propose combined bids for multiple lots, detailing any efficiencies or added value provided by delivering multiple lots together. Tender responses (schedule 3) must be returned by email or post to the Town Clerk by 4pm on Friday 7 February.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/367e3aa5-30a5-4d18-bb00-4361d3bbe2ca |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £372,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £246,456 |
| 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 | CARTERTON TOWN COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARTERTON |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX18 3JL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | West Oxfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Carterton South |
| Westminster constituency | Witney |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WEST OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas
- 77330000 - Floral-display services
- 77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming
- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services
- 90610000 - Street-cleaning and sweeping services
- 98370000 - Funeral and related services

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2025 at 14:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/367e3aa5-30a5-4d18-bb00-4361d3bbe2ca
- 30 Jan 2025 at 10:52 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4503f891-9eb3-475d-853b-a95976fcc0a1
- 30 Jan 2025 at 10:48 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4503f891-9eb3-475d-853b-a95976fcc0a1
- 30 Jan 2025 at 10:43 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4503f891-9eb3-475d-853b-a95976fcc0a1
- 30 Jan 2025 at 10:40 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4503f891-9eb3-475d-853b-a95976fcc0a1
- 22 Jan 2025 at 16:04 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4503f891-9eb3-475d-853b-a95976fcc0a1
- 21 Jan 2025 at 17:34 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4503f891-9eb3-475d-853b-a95976fcc0a1
- 21 Jan 2025 at 17:29 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4503f891-9eb3-475d-853b-a95976fcc0a1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/367e3aa5-30a5-4d18-bb00-4361d3bbe2ca
  28th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4503f891-9eb3-475d-853b-a95976fcc0a1
  30th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2a0d0569-711b-4396-8571-6dcf2f77d016
  The Invitation to Tender document is divided into 4 schedules: Schedule 1 - Tender Overview and Instructions Schedule 2 - Specification of Works Schedule 3 - Tender Response Form Schedule 4 - General Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/764d9eea-c32f-43a8-911a-28efd584fdd1
  We received three questions during the Clarification Period. The Clarification Log is attached.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b7a0f1b7-9ea4-4b91-9860-1a6ab8b2f0cc
  Word Version
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7544b81e-7ae4-4445-a89e-5ea13a7b9266
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/53b70bd1-0213-4d24-ad07-77771cc50e38
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7f2c1343-27fa-487d-a82c-d1e15f1d5164
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5e8bc3fc-c968-4cb0-8437-7c46a48f52f7
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f67361e9-a098-4b97-b4a8-5cacce56a15f
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c6f76c86-aada-4dd6-81da-5ffb5043a076
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4900064c-11cf-4163-8362-d75560a09c96

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