--- title: "Grounds Maintenance Contract" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056710" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-056710" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056710.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056710.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HAWKINGE TOWN COUNCIL" published: "2025-10-10" --- # Grounds Maintenance Contract Buyer: HAWKINGE TOWN COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056710 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-056710) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056710.json) ## Summary Hawkinge Town Council has completed a procurement process for a Grounds Maintenance Contract, focusing on the provision of maintenance services for council assets in Hawkinge, United Kingdom. The contract, with a gross value of £375,000, was awarded to Harmer and Sons Ground Maintenance Ltd on 8th October 2025. This process, categorized under services within the agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, and apicultural services sector, utilised an open procurement method through a competitive flexible procedure. The contract period is set to start on 1st April 2026 and end on 31st March 2031, with options for additional maintenance tasks, including fencing repairs and tree surgery, as required by the council. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance and related services to provide essential services to a local government body. The competitive yet flexible procurement process highlights an emphasis on both price and quality, making it suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their operations within the public sector. Companies capable of delivering high-quality horticultural and maintenance services are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts, with potential for additional tasks enhancing the scope for business growth. ## Notice Provision of grounds maintenance services for Hawkinge Town Council assets. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Options: Additional Maintenance: To provide any additional maintenance required by HTC, ie: fencing repairs, tree surgery and other ad-hoc handyman requests. May be asked to undertake additional grounds maintenance on sites as and when deemed necessary by the Council. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064080-2025 | | Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 7 Oct 2025 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £312,500 | | Lots value | £312,500 | | Awards value | £312,500 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HAWKINGE TOWN COUNCIL | | Locality | HAWKINGE | | 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 | TLJ South East (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | HARMER AND SONS GROUND MAINTENANCE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ## Release History - 10 Oct 2025 at 10:03 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064080-2025 - 20 Aug 2025 at 14:24 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050261-2025 - 8 Aug 2025 at 09:31 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047168-2025 - 28 Jul 2025 at 12:14 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043456-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064080-2025 10th October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050261-2025 20th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047168-2025 8th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043456-2025 28th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-3525 Tender Notice Specific Requirements for Tender - including ITT instructions. Please Note: Tender Return Date states Friday 27 August 2025 should read Wednesday 27 August 2025. - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-3526 Bidding Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-3527 Bidding Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-3528 Bidding Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-3529 Bidding Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-3530 Bidding Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-4128 A summary of questions received and answers given during the designated period. ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-056710. 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