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title: "Swingfield Parish Ground Maintenance Contract"
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# Swingfield Parish Ground Maintenance Contract

Buyer: SWINGFIELD PARISH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-de4f1cde-377f-43a7-bf32-f4cfa2321d05

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## Summary

Swingfield Parish Council, located in Hawkinge, Folkestone, has completed the procurement process for the "Swingfield Parish Ground Maintenance Contract," an annual contract for grounds maintenance services under the industry category "works." The contract, with a total value of £46,600, spans a period from 1st April 2024 to 1st April 2029. This competitive quotation process, below the threshold and classified under CPV 77314000, concluded with an award on 26th March 2024. The procurement method was limited, and the tender process ended on 6th March 2024.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in grounds maintenance services to engage in a long-term, lucrative contract. The awarded contractor, Harmer & Sons Ltd, a local SME, exemplifies the type of businesses that are well-suited for such competitive quotations. Companies with expertise in grounds maintenance and interest in sustainable, multi-year public sector contracts can leverage such opportunities for steady business growth and community engagement.

## Notice

Annual grounds maintenance contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be6c5f41-7a03-4abb-870c-93a76059a1e0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 1 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £46,600 |
| 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 | SWINGFIELD PARISH COUNCIL |
| Locality | HAWKINGE, FOLKESTONE |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT18 7FP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Folkestone and Hythe |
| Electoral ward | North Downs East |
| Westminster constituency | Ashford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HARMER & SONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2025 at 12:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be6c5f41-7a03-4abb-870c-93a76059a1e0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be6c5f41-7a03-4abb-870c-93a76059a1e0
  17th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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