---
title: "Grass Cutting"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f548"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WINSCOMBE AND SANDFORD PARISH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-17"
---

# Grass Cutting

Buyer: WINSCOMBE AND SANDFORD PARISH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f548

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## Summary

Winscombe and Sandford Parish Council has awarded a contract for grass cutting and grounds maintenance, covering the sports recreation grounds, Sandford play area, cemetery, and Railway Garden in North Somerset. This three-year fixed-price contract, valued at £36,000, commenced on 1st April 2026 and was procured through an open procedure. The process started with the tender phase on 14th December 2025, moving to award on 17th April 2026, with JK Gardening securing the contract. The industry category of the contract falls under Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, and apicultural services, with delivery across multiple UK regions including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance services, especially SMEs like JK Gardening, to expand their operations by securing long-term contracts with regional authorities. The criteria of 60/40 for cost and quality ensure that companies offering both competitive pricing and high-quality services are given significant consideration. Businesses operating within the regions specified can leverage this contract to establish their presence in public sector work, particularly those with capabilities in grass cutting and related horticultural services. The open procurement method encourages a broad participation, providing fair chances for competitive bids.

## Notice

Winscombe & Sandford Parish is located in North Somerset. This contract is for the grass cutting and grounds maintenance of the sports recreation grounds, Sandford play area, cemetery and Railway Garden. The contract is to be a 3-year fixed price contract commencing on 1st April 2026

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Grass cutting for Parish Council. Additional information: The council shall not be obliged to accept the lowest or any tender, quote, or estimate.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035378-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,000 |
| Lots value | £36,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WINSCOMBE AND SANDFORD PARISH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WINSCOMBE |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS25 1JA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK61 North Somerset |
| Local authority | North Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Banwell & Winscombe |
| Westminster constituency | Wells and Mendip Hills |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JK GARDENING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 77314100 - Grassing services

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2026 at 15:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035378-2026
- 14 Dec 2025 at 14:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082714-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.winscombeandsandford-pc.gov.uk

## Provenance

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