---
title: "Public Rights of Way Improvements"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052299"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-052299.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HASSOCKS PARISH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-12-24"
---

# Public Rights of Way Improvements

Buyer: HASSOCKS PARISH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052299

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## Summary

Hassocks Parish Council has conducted a procurement process for "Public Rights of Way Improvements" in the UKJ28 region, centred around Hassocks, United Kingdom. The procurement aimed to enhance local footpaths, with a focus on upgrading rural pathways with hard surfaces, including tarmac finishes in some areas. The project reached the award stage in 2025 and concluded with a contract signed on 4th September 2025. Initially, the contract was awarded to Barcombe Landscapes Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Lewes, UKJ22. However, the contract status was later classified as terminated following its completion by the end of November 2025. This procurement followed an open procedure, ensuring transparency and competitiveness.

This tender presented substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs specialising in construction, landscaping, and footpath upgrades. Companies with a proven history of similar projects, financial stability, and the ability to meet West Sussex County Council specifications were positioned to benefit. While the contract is now terminated, the initial procurement phase underscored the importance of quality and economic criteria, providing a platform for businesses to showcase their expertise and secure future local government projects. Enterprises focusing on public infrastructure improvements might look for similar opportunities to leverage their capabilities and expand their portfolio within the public sector.

## Notice

Improvements to local footpaths in accordance with the WSCC specification for Rural Footpaths

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086140-2025 |
| Notice type | UK11 - Contract Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Sep 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | £50,000 |
| Awards value | £32,604 |
| Contracts value | £32,604 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Terminated |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HASSOCKS PARISH COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | HASSOCKS |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN6 8QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ28 West Sussex (North East) |
| Local authority | Mid Sussex |
| Electoral ward | Hassocks |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Sussex |
| Delivery location | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BARCOMBE LANDSCAPES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45112710 - Landscaping work for green areas
- 45233161 - Footpath construction work
- 45233251 - Resurfacing works
- 45233253 - Surface work for footpaths

## Release History

- 24 Dec 2025 at 12:47 - ContractTermination - UK11 - Contract Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086140-2025
- 4 Sep 2025 at 10:39 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053845-2025
- 15 Aug 2025 at 15:10 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049258-2025
- 23 May 2025 at 12:36 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026347-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086140-2025
  24th December 2025 - Contract termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053845-2025
  4th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049258-2025
  15th August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026347-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.hassocks-pc.gov.uk/invitation-to-tender-public-rights-of-way-improvements/
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-4803

## Notice URLs

- http://barcombelandscapes.co.uk
- https://www.hassocks-pc.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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