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title: "Grounds Maintenance Contract 2026-29"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ELLISTOWN AND BATTLEFLAT PARISH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-18"
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# Grounds Maintenance Contract 2026-29

Buyer: ELLISTOWN AND BATTLEFLAT PARISH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-963f64b8-e446-441c-b24c-fa6088509b7f

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## Summary

The Ellistown and Battleflat Parish Council is seeking bids for the "Grounds Maintenance Contract 2026-29," focusing on comprehensive maintenance services within the East Midlands, United Kingdom. This active procurement process, classified under the planting and maintenance services of green areas, involves grass cutting, tree inspections, and various other maintenance activities. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with an estimated contract value of £100,000 and a minimum value of £45,000. The submission period for the tender closes on 31st October 2025, at 16:00 UTC, while the contract duration is set from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029. The procurement method followed is a direct single tender action below threshold, favouring efficient and environmentally friendly practices.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in grounds maintenance, horticulture, and environmental management services. The contract's scope, which includes floral-display services and tree pruning, is ideal for businesses that can offer comprehensive maintenance services or specialise in specific areas such as planting or sports field maintenance. The preference for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) aligns with the contract's requirements, making it an excellent opportunity for local businesses to expand their market presence and demonstrate their capabilities in sustainable and efficient grounds management practices.

## Notice

Comprehensive grounds maintenance service for a parish council, grass cutting, tree inspections, tree and hedge maintenance, play equipment inspections, general maintenance of play parks and green spaces including: weed spraying, litter picking, gritting, etc. Supply of flowers and plants, planting, watering and plant maintenance can be tendered for separately to the grounds maintenance contract. A tender pack, including all information, terms and conditions and contract details, must be obtained by contacting the Parish Manager. For cost-effectiveness and consideration for the environment, we will only be providing tender packs electronically.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/630ddd45-bb0a-4a13-b620-4a8330636112 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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 | ELLISTOWN AND BATTLEFLAT PARISH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SWADLINCOTE |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE11 8DQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | South Derbyshire |
| Electoral ward | Woodville |
| Westminster constituency | South Derbyshire |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas
- 77320000 - Sports fields maintenance services
- 77330000 - Floral-display services
- 77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming

## Release History

- 18 Sep 2025 at 12:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/630ddd45-bb0a-4a13-b620-4a8330636112

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/630ddd45-bb0a-4a13-b620-4a8330636112
  18th September 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ellistownparish.gov.uk

## Provenance

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