--- title: "Grass Cutting Contract 2026-28 Middleton Cheney Parish Council" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b6b17213-59d5-4a21-8a7a-0581d6ed63f6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b6b17213-59d5-4a21-8a7a-0581d6ed63f6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b6b17213-59d5-4a21-8a7a-0581d6ed63f6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b6b17213-59d5-4a21-8a7a-0581d6ed63f6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MIDDLETON CHENEY PARISH COUNCIL" published: "2025-08-07" --- # Grass Cutting Contract 2026-28 Middleton Cheney Parish Council Buyer: MIDDLETON CHENEY PARISH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b6b17213-59d5-4a21-8a7a-0581d6ed63f6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b6b17213-59d5-4a21-8a7a-0581d6ed63f6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b6b17213-59d5-4a21-8a7a-0581d6ed63f6.json) ## Summary The Middleton Cheney Parish Council is initiating a tender process titled "Grass Cutting Contract 2026-28" under the CPV classification for grounds maintenance services. This contract encompasses services such as grass cutting, strimming, blowing, shrub maintenance, and weed control on various public spaces within Middleton Cheney, Banbury, England. The procurement method is open, specifically an open procedure below the threshold, suitable for SMEs. Interested parties must submit their completed Tender Form and Declaration by 29th September 2025. The contract will commence on 1st March 2026 and extend through to 31st October 2028, with a total value of £75,000. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in grounds maintenance services, especially those with experience in managing public and community spaces. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the necessary public liability insurance and professional qualifications are well-positioned to benefit. The opportunity allows for long-term engagement with the council, providing services integral to maintaining the aesthetic and functional qualities of the local community's public areas. Engaging in this contract can enhance a provider's portfolio and pave the way for future public sector partnership opportunities. ## Notice Middleton Cheney Parish Council cuts grass seasonally on open spaces and verges including strimming, blowing, shrub maintenance and weed control. The work comprises of maintaining grass on amenity spaces managed by the Council including play areas, a village green and a cemetery, together with local authority verges. The height of cut to be appropriate for the use of each space and as agreed with the Officer. To also include strimming around grave markers, head stones, play equipment, outside furniture, path edges, trees, bushes, fences, hedges and all other authorised site fixtures and fittings. To include grass removal from all play safety surfaces as well as footpaths and seating areas by sweeping or blower. Although a specific number of cuts has been set for the tender these may be varied according to seasonal grass growth and by agreement with the Officer Only. Site Details Middleton Cheney Cemetery, which requires weekly grass cutting and strimming undertaken with the due care and respect that a site of this nature requires. Stanwell Park and Astrop play area - a large sized traditional children's and family play park, containing open spaces and play equipment as well as seating areas. This excludes the playing fields at Astrop road. Village Main Green - a large rectangle of grass and grass verge on the Main Road in the lower part of the village. Several smaller green spaces on Main Road, The Washle, Bull Baulk and Stanwell. These do not contain any equipment other than benches. Roadside verges. Before tendering the Contractor is advised, at his/her own discretion, to visit the sites to satisfy themselves as to the full extent of the Contract Specification. No claims arising from failure to do so will be accepted. An accompanied tour of the zones will be available if booked in advance with the Clerk, or the Contractor is welcome to view the zones independently at any time in advance. The contractor will use their professional discretion and all information available to them to liaise with the Council where alterations to the schedule may be needed, e.g. in times of drought. Maintenance of footpaths should be considered ad hoc, to include at least one yearly weed spraying and one separate strim. The contract term is 3 years and covers the satisfactory completion of the works outlined in this document. The award of the contract is dependent on evidence of appropriate public liability insurance, professional qualifications and policies. Any considerations not identified in this document may be addressed with the Council at the point of tender, or negotiated with the Clerk and Council as they arise. Completed and signed copies of the Tender Form and Declaration & Company Details Form should be received at the Middleton Cheney Parish Council offices by MONDAY 29th SEPTEMBER 2025 at the latest. Please submit confidential tenders by post or email, marked "Middleton Cheney Parish Council - Green Spaces Contract Tender 2026-2028". ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4c94d04-79ed-41a7-bbc9-2620ed7c70b4 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 31 Oct 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £75,000 | | 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 | MIDDLETON CHENEY PARISH COUNCIL | | Locality | BANBURY | | Post town | Oxford | | Postcode | OX17 2LR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire | | Local authority | West Northamptonshire | | Electoral ward | Middleton Cheney | | Westminster constituency | South Northamptonshire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services ## Release History - 7 Aug 2025 at 13:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4c94d04-79ed-41a7-bbc9-2620ed7c70b4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4c94d04-79ed-41a7-bbc9-2620ed7c70b4 7th August 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6496b6dc-dfda-4221-92fe-473d262b18f7 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cd58ea93-c244-4268-9f94-77c01a5fc4c0 ## Notice URLs - http://middletoncheney.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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