--- title: "Grass Cutting and Bin Emptying" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a8078f47-0247-40df-b880-7f68bfc4fff3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a8078f47-0247-40df-b880-7f68bfc4fff3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a8078f47-0247-40df-b880-7f68bfc4fff3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a8078f47-0247-40df-b880-7f68bfc4fff3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MELKSHAM WITHOUT PARISH COUNCIL" published: "2025-11-12" --- # Grass Cutting and Bin Emptying Buyer: MELKSHAM WITHOUT PARISH COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a8078f47-0247-40df-b880-7f68bfc4fff3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a8078f47-0247-40df-b880-7f68bfc4fff3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a8078f47-0247-40df-b880-7f68bfc4fff3.json) ## Summary Melksham Without Parish Council has awarded a contract for "Grass Cutting and Bin Emptying" services across various locations within the Parish, including Bowerhill, Berryfield, and Beanacre. This contract involves a comprehensive scope of work over a term of 3 to 5 years, starting on 1st April 2025 and concluding on 31st March 2028. The procurement process utilised an open procedure below threshold to ensure transparency and inclusivity. With a procurement category focused on services, it covers areas related to waste and rubbish containers and bins, as well as parks and grounds maintenance. Key procurement dates included the tender period ending on 20th January 2025, with the award subsequently confirmed on 19th February 2025. The process was concluded with J H Jones & Sons Limited, a small to medium enterprise located in Melksham, Wiltshire, being awarded the contract valued at £123,089.25. This tender presents growth opportunities especially suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as organisations focusing on community and environmental services. Companies experienced in parks and grounds maintenance, sports fields maintenance, as well as waste management, are particularly well-aligned with the project's requirements. Additionally, the contract encourages participation from the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sectors, supporting social value-driven businesses. Entering into contracts of this nature allows companies not only to secure long-term revenue streams but also to enhance their reputation by serving local governmental bodies, potentially paving the way for further public sector opportunities. ## Notice Melksham Without Parish Council is inviting tenders for grass cutting and bin emptying in various parts of the Parish (Bowerhill, Berryfield, Beanacre) for a 3/5 year contract, commencing 1st April 2025. A full specification can be obtained via the Parish Council on 01225 705700 or by email: admin@melkshamwithout-pc.gov.uk The closing date for receipt of tenders is Monday 20th January 2025 at midday. Please note that tenders and documents MUST be placed in a sealed envelope. The envelope shall not bear any name or mark indicating your name. The envelope containing the tender document must be clearly marked "Tender for grounds maintenance" on the outside. Tenders can only be accepted during our office hours which are from 9.15am-5:15pm, Monday to Thursday and 9.15am-4.45pm on Friday. Please note that the parish council office will close at midday on Friday 20th December for the Christmas break and will reopen on Monday 6th January at 9.15am. NO tenders should be delivered during the period that the office is closed. Tenders MUST be hand delivered to the following address: Melksham Without Parish Council First Floor Melksham Community Campus Market Place Melksham SN12 6ES ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b06635a4-7d23-4152-bb5c-c848cb4e061c | | 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 | 12 Nov 2025 | | Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 19 Feb 2025 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £123,089 | | 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 | MELKSHAM WITHOUT PARISH COUNCIL | | Locality | MELKSHAM | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN12 6ES | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire | | Local authority | Wiltshire | | Electoral ward | Melksham South | | Westminster constituency | Melksham and Devizes | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | J H JONES & SONS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 34928480 - Waste and rubbish containers and bins - 77313000 - Parks maintenance services - 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services - 77320000 - Sports fields maintenance services ## Release History - 12 Nov 2025 at 10:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b06635a4-7d23-4152-bb5c-c848cb4e061c - 18 Dec 2024 at 13:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84ea4454-2e89-45d4-968a-ab9a7e747699 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b06635a4-7d23-4152-bb5c-c848cb4e061c 12th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84ea4454-2e89-45d4-968a-ab9a7e747699 18th December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.melkshamwithout-pc.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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