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title: "Ardleigh Parish Grass Cutting and Maintenance Contracts"
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# Ardleigh Parish Grass Cutting and Maintenance Contracts

Buyer: ARDLEIGH VILLAGE HALL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6f5fdac5-98bc-4c0a-bd7c-56613dba4917

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## Summary

Ardleigh Parish Council has awarded a contract titled "Ardleigh Parish Grass Cutting and Maintenance Contracts" under the grounds maintenance services category, with the status now marked as complete. The procurement, conducted through an open procedure below the threshold, sought tenders for comprehensive maintenance services starting from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028. Located in Colchester, England (postal code CO77EZ), Ardleigh Village Hall acted as the buyer. The procurement process included an emphasis on promoting biodiversity and required bidders to consider socially responsible practices. The tender process commenced on 22 January 2025, with the deadline for submissions on 21 February 2025. The contract was awarded on 14 April 2025, valued at £75,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the grounds maintenance and community services industries. It is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and those focused on environmental sustainability and community engagement. The requirement for innovative approaches to biodiversity, such as alternatives to glyphosate, opens doors for contractors with capabilities in environmentally friendly practices. Businesses that can offer flexible service arrangements, address ecological concerns, and emphasize social responsibility can leverage this contract to build a strong portfolio, grow within the public sector, and enhance their reputation in community-centred services.

## Notice

Tenders are invited for Ardleigh Parish Council (APC) Contracts to start on 1 April 2025. Bids will be considered from suitably qualified and experienced contractors, organisations or individuals for any or all of the items in a particular section. Quotations are requested on the basis of price per item per cut/attendance, with recommendations as to number of cuts/attendance expected to be required per year, where appropriate. Please also provide cost of additional or one- off work, which may be requested, with hourly rate. The agreed number of cuts will normally be stated in the contract issued. Some flexibility is needed to do extra work and to swap, reduce or increase visits if growing conditions dictate. Ardleigh Parish Council has a duty to promote biodiversity and has a policy promotion of biodiversity. This commitment includes minimising use of herbicides. Contractors are invited to include cost of alternatives to glyphosate in their bids. As part of their tender, bidders are requested to provide information about their commitment to working in a manner which enhances biodiversity, their efforts to reduce their carbon footprint, and/or other socially responsible or community-focussed elements of their operation. Deadline for tenders is midday 12 noon 21 February 2025. Tenders should be submitted by email to tenders@ardleigh-pc.gov.uk clearly headed 'Contract tender' with a PDF attachment. Please note that this mailbox will not be checked until bids close. Queries relating to the process or specifications can be addressed to admin@ardleigh-pc.gov.uk or by phone to the Clerks on 01206 414989.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13695806-3249-4dce-a936-c3293904fa74 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,000 |
| 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 | ARDLEIGH VILLAGE HALL |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO7 7EZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Colchester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Colchester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | A&J LIGHTING SOLUTIONS; COTTAGE LANDSCAPES; GREAT OAKTREE LAND SERVICES; JF TREE SPECIALIST; SUPERFINE FENCING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2025 at 14:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13695806-3249-4dce-a936-c3293904fa74
- 4 Feb 2025 at 18:01 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bae1a79-298f-4e75-b1cf-463f3b63ac66
- 22 Jan 2025 at 17:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bae1a79-298f-4e75-b1cf-463f3b63ac66

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13695806-3249-4dce-a936-c3293904fa74
  29th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bae1a79-298f-4e75-b1cf-463f3b63ac66
  4th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4d5e766d-499b-472d-b619-b8a2c37c2a3f
  Invitation to Tender for Contracts and specifications.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d2e48785-e9f9-405e-8304-7020550c926d
  Additional information on evaluation criteria and map of key areas.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ardleigh.website

## Provenance

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