--- title: "Grounds Maintanence" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5fc70b68-867a-406e-b901-cf3220f93372" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5fc70b68-867a-406e-b901-cf3220f93372" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5fc70b68-867a-406e-b901-cf3220f93372.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5fc70b68-867a-406e-b901-cf3220f93372.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HYTHE TOWN COUNCIL" published: "2026-10-12" --- # Grounds Maintanence Buyer: HYTHE TOWN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5fc70b68-867a-406e-b901-cf3220f93372 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5fc70b68-867a-406e-b901-cf3220f93372) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5fc70b68-867a-406e-b901-cf3220f93372.json) ## Summary Hythe Town Council is seeking a grounds maintenance service for its public open spaces and parks in Hythe, Kent. The work covers council sites other than South Road and includes edging, grass cutting, weeding, planting trees, shrubs and seasonal bedding, pruning and small tree works, as well as other grounds maintenance tasks required. The purpose is to keep these green spaces clean, tidy and to a high standard for residents and visitors. They also form part of the town’s community infrastructure, supporting health, wellbeing and visual amenity. The delivery location is Hythe. The process reached the tender stage: Hythe Town Council invited offers through a limited competitive quotation procedure. Sealed tenders were to be submitted by post by 5.00 pm on 31 December 2026. The council planned to notify tenderers of the outcome in writing by 15 January 2027, with interviews for shortlisted contractors expected during the week starting 25 January 2027. The contract period is 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2032. The estimated contract value is £32,388. This is a single grounds maintenance requirement for the council’s sites, excluding South Road. The requirement suits grounds maintenance contractors able to undertake a varied programme of routine care and seasonal horticultural work across public open spaces. Relevant capabilities include grass cutting, edging, weeding, planting and pruning, together with small tree works and the ability to respond to other grounds maintenance tasks as required. The work calls for delivery that keeps public parks and open spaces clean, tidy and well maintained for community use. Small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises are identified as suitable to take part. The stated range of tasks gives relevant suppliers a clear basis for judging whether their grounds maintenance services match the council’s needs. ## Notice Grounds Maintenance Contract 2027-2032 The Council is responsible for a number of public open spaces and parks within the town and is committed to ensuring that these areas are maintained to a clean, tidy and high standard for the benefit of residents and visitors. These green spaces are an important part of the town's community infrastructure, contributing to health, wellbeing and visual amenity. The contract for all HTC sites (excluding South Road) will include, but not be limited to, edging, grass cutting, weeding, planting of trees, shrubs and seasonal bedding, pruning, small tree works, and any other grounds maintenance tasks as required. In accordance with the Council's procurement obligations, details of open invitations to tender for contracts for goods and services exceeding PS25,000, together with any resulting contracts, commissioned activity, purchase orders, framework agreements and other legally enforceable agreements above that threshold, will be published on the Hythe Town Council website and the Government's Contracts Finder website. Regulatory and Procurement Requirements This tender process forms part of Hythe Town Council's formal procurement arrangements for substantial works and services. Where the estimated contract value exceeds PS25,000 net of VAT, the Council will comply with the relevant provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and the Local Government Act 1972, including publication requirements. Submission of Tenders Tender specifications and accompanying documentation will be provided to interested contractors on request. Please contact the Town Clerk in the first instance to obtain the full tender pack. All sealed tenders must be received by post no later than 5.00 pm on 31 December 2026 and addressed to: The Town Clerk Town Council Offices Oaklands Stade Street Hythe Kent CT21 6BG The Council will notify all tenderers of the outcome in writing by 15 January 2027. Interviews with shortlisted contractors are expected to be held during the week commencing 25 January 2027. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d6b9f4f-ccbd-41b3-a56f-ae7f12f4a656 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Oct 2026 | | Submission deadline | 31 Dec 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £32,388 | | 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 | HYTHE TOWN COUNCIL | | Locality | HYTHE | | Postcode area | Canterbury | | Postcode | CT21 6BG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent | | Local authority | Folkestone and Hythe | | Electoral ward | Hythe | | Westminster constituency | Folkestone and Hythe | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services - 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ## Release History - 12 Oct 2026 at 16:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d6b9f4f-ccbd-41b3-a56f-ae7f12f4a656 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d6b9f4f-ccbd-41b3-a56f-ae7f12f4a656 12th October 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a48e66e7-466d-499d-ad5c-59a38fdc5303 The contract for all HTC sites (excluding South Road) will include, but not be limited to, edging, grass cutting, weeding, planting of trees, shrubs and seasonal bedding, pruning, small tree works, and any other grounds maintenance tasks as required. ## Notice URLs - http://www.hythe-tc.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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