--- title: "Grounds Maintenance Contract" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7fe3de86-c37d-4e51-ad04-a2656a585ebb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7fe3de86-c37d-4e51-ad04-a2656a585ebb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7fe3de86-c37d-4e51-ad04-a2656a585ebb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7fe3de86-c37d-4e51-ad04-a2656a585ebb.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "WHITCHURCH TOWN COUNCIL" published: "2025-03-06" --- # Grounds Maintenance Contract Buyer: WHITCHURCH TOWN COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7fe3de86-c37d-4e51-ad04-a2656a585ebb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7fe3de86-c37d-4e51-ad04-a2656a585ebb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7fe3de86-c37d-4e51-ad04-a2656a585ebb.json) ## Summary Whitchurch Town Council has awarded a contract titled "Grounds Maintenance Contract" for the period 2025-2028. This procurement falls under the category of Recreational, cultural and sporting services (CPV code: 92000000). The awarded contractor, Scofell Commercial Landscapes, will provide grounds maintenance services for council-owned and managed land, including a cemetery, allotment site, and two play areas, located in Whitchurch, RG28 7DW. The procurement stage is currently at the award stage, with the contract becoming active from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028. The tender process was conducted using an open procedure, and the total contract value was awarded at £42,450. The announcement of this award was published on 6th March 2025, following the tender closing date of 14th February 2025. This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses, especially SMEs, to participate in public sector contracts. Grounds maintenance services are essential for the upkeep of public spaces, and this contract, with a three-year period, offers considerable business continuity and financial stability for the successful bidder. Businesses experienced in landscaping, ground maintenance, and public liability compliance of at least £10 million are best suited for such contracts. This award to Scofell Commercial Landscapes highlights the importance of small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in winning public-sector tenders, fostering growth and providing opportunities in the local community. ## Notice Whitchurch Town Council invites you to tender to provide grounds maintenance services for the Town Council owned and managed land. The contract is for a period of 3 years and includes our cemetery, allotment site and two play areas. The appointed contractor will need to provide evidence of Public Liability cover of PS10m as a minimum. The closing date is 5pm on 14 February 2025. Details of how to apply are in our Tender pack. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d440de7-230c-477f-aedb-c54b9fcd6f73 | | 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 | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 5 Mar 2025 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £45,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £42,450 | | 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 | WHITCHURCH TOWN COUNCIL | | Locality | WHITCHURCH | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | RG29 7DW | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SCOFELL COMMERCIAL LANDSCAPES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ## Release History - 6 Mar 2025 at 10:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d440de7-230c-477f-aedb-c54b9fcd6f73 - 17 Jan 2025 at 12:34 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8fb904d-9e32-4d4f-8cc5-2717ac57de16 - 16 Jan 2025 at 13:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8fb904d-9e32-4d4f-8cc5-2717ac57de16 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d440de7-230c-477f-aedb-c54b9fcd6f73 6th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8fb904d-9e32-4d4f-8cc5-2717ac57de16 17th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6a223ae7-3b29-4e30-9097-58d79c0a74af - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6312491e-f917-4d1a-8464-f3f13dc78fad - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7f39a514-90b2-4c75-b303-407e8864ecf2 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2141cce8-4ccf-4445-9566-15ef65cc422c Letter of Invitation - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3a0f10e0-38d5-4cbd-826b-c2cfcbc792c1 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3537b031-8e4e-4c06-bb14-6d10ebe9b108 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/34e58cbb-eb2a-4005-a1b0-aebde5962f14 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/09a57637-703b-4bc0-aee2-28794dc9b829 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/51e12f0b-8f02-4677-a849-ceebce282edf - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/be41a25e-9296-4c3e-b25e-60413e324707 ## Notice URLs - https://whitchurch-hampshire-tc.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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