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title: "Grounds & Sports Pitch Maintenance Contract"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DRONFIELD TOWN COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-04"
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# Grounds & Sports Pitch Maintenance Contract

Buyer: DRONFIELD TOWN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fa5a

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Dronfield Town Council involved an open competition for the 'Grounds & Sports Pitch Maintenance Contract', valued at £56,000. This contract, under the management of a public authority in sub-central government, encompassed grounds and sports fields maintenance services across regions in the UK. Initiated on 22 December 2025, the tender called for submissions by 30 January 2026, with an anticipated start date for the contract set for 1 April 2026, lasting until 31 March 2029. The procurement proceeded through an open method suitable for SMEs, with Lightwood Sports Groundcare awarded the contract on 4 March 2026. Michael Keys, the contact at Dronfield Town Council, marked the completion stage of the process.

This tender highlights opportunities for SMEs in the landscaping and sports maintenance sector, offering a substantial growth chance through a lucrative three-year contract. Small to medium-sized enterprises specialising in grass cutting, hedge trimming, and maintenance of football and cricket pitches could greatly benefit from such contracts. The open competition process, oriented towards cost-efficiency and high standards, allows experienced businesses with solid health and safety management, along with sound waste management practices, to strongly compete. Such projects not only provide sustained operational work but also bolster a company's portfolio within public sector service contracts.

## Notice

Dronfield Town Council is inviting quotations for a three-year contract for the maintenance of seven open spaces as well as a cost breakdown for the maintenance of football and cricket pitches. The scope of the project includes: * Grass cutting and hedge cutting * Maintenance of football pitches * Maintenance of cricket pitches It is anticipated that the new contract will start from the beginning of April 2026 and last for three years until March 2029.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019369-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £56,000 |
| Lots value | £56,000 |
| Awards value | £56,000 |
| 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 | DRONFIELD TOWN COUNCIL |
| Locality | DRONFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S18 1PD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF12 East Derbyshire |
| Local authority | North East Derbyshire |
| Electoral ward | Dronfield South |
| Westminster constituency | North East Derbyshire |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LIGHTWOOD SPORTS GROUNDCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services
- 77320000 - Sports fields maintenance services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2026 at 10:59 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019369-2026
- 22 Dec 2025 at 15:30 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085501-2025
- 19 Dec 2025 at 12:55 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084899-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019369-2026
  4th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085501-2025
  22nd December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084899-2025
  19th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-9429
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-9520

## Notice URLs

- http://lightwoodsgc.co.uk/
- http://www.dronfield.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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