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title: "Grass Cutting Contract 2026-2029 Chartham Parish Council"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fe83"
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# Grass Cutting Contract 2026-2029 Chartham Parish Council

Buyer: CHARTHAM PARISH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fe83

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## Summary

Chartham Parish Council in Canterbury is undertaking a public procurement process concerning the provision of grass-cutting services across parish council-owned sites for the period of 2026-2029. This contract encompasses grounds maintenance tasks such as mowing, strimming, and removal of grass from play surfaces and footpaths, categorized under 'Grounds maintenance services'. The procurement method for this contract is an open competition, with the legal basis governed by UK Public General Acts (2023/54). The contract includes three lots, all currently complete, and involves services at Chartham Cemetery, St Augustine's Estate, and central village areas including Chartham Hatch, with the contract commencing on 1 April 2026 and concluding on 31 March 2029.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in landscaping and grounds maintenance, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises with relevant experience. The total contract value amounts to approximately £121,392, presenting an attractive opportunity for businesses to expand their service offerings within the Canterbury region. Companies should be equipped with public liability insurance and demonstrate competence in adhering to British Standards and Codes of Practice to ensure successful bid submissions. This tender provides a chance for contractors to compete in open competition below the threshold, enabling participation without restrictive requirements often associated with high-value tenders, which favours SMEs aiming for growth in the public sector market.

## Notice

Provision of grass-cutting services across parish council owned sites, including mowing, strimming, removal of grass from play surfaces and footpaths, and associated grounds maintenance tasks.

### Lot Information

Central Village and Chartham Hatch

The Contractor will carry out approximately 18 cuts of the areas marked in blue on the enclosed maps. The first cut is expected in mid-late March/early April, and the final cut in late October/early November, depending on seasonal growth. Remaining cuts are at the Contractor's discretion, with a minimum of two weeks between cuts, and additional cuts may be agreed with the Parish Clerk if necessary. Work includes: -Strimming around stone memorials, play equipment, trees, and edges of the sites -Cleaning safety surfacing at play areas after each cut using sweeping or an electric blower -Grass cuttings to be evenly dispersed or removed as agreed with the Parish Clerk

Options: The Council may use the services of the Contractor for other grounds maintenance-related works not explicitly covered by the schedule of works, and may vary quantity of ad hoc maintenance.

St Augustine's Estate

The Contractor will carry out approximately 18 cuts of the mapped areas across sites in the St Augustine's area of Chartham. Cuts should follow seasonal growth patterns, with a minimum of two weeks between cuts, and additional cuts may be agreed with the Parish Clerk if necessary. Work includes: - Strimming around trees, bushes, fences, play equipment, and other site obstructions - Cleaning safety surfacing at play areas after each cut using sweeping or an electric blower - Grass cuttings to be evenly dispersed or removed as agreed with the Parish Clerk

Options: The Council may use the services of the Contractor for other grounds maintenance-related works not explicitly covered by the schedule of works, and may vary quantity of ad hoc maintenance.

Chartham Cemetery

The Contractor will carry out approximately 18 cuts of the mapped area which is contained within Chartham Cemetery. Cuts should follow seasonal growth patterns, with a minimum of two weeks between cuts, and additional cuts may be agreed with the Parish Clerk if necessary. Work includes: - Strimming around headstones, trees, fences, and other site obstructions. Strimmer must have a nylon blade to avoid any damage to memorials in the event of accidental contact. - Cleaning paths and surfaces of grass cuttings after each cut using sweeping or an electric blower. - Grass cuttings to be evenly dispersed or removed as agreed with the Parish Clerk.

Options: The Council may use the services of the Contractor for other grounds maintenance-related works not explicitly covered by the schedule of works, and may vary quantity of ad hoc maintenance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026915-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | £100,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £101,160 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CHARTHAM PARISH COUNCIL |
| Locality | CANTERBURY |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT4 7HZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Canterbury |
| Electoral ward | Chartham & Stone Street |
| Westminster constituency | Canterbury |
| Delivery location | TLJ4 Kent |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BOURNE TO GARDEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2026 at 15:04 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026915-2026
- 31 Dec 2025 at 11:59 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086555-2025
- 31 Dec 2025 at 11:54 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086553-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026915-2026
  24th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086555-2025
  31st December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086553-2025
  31st December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-9652
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-9653

## Notice URLs

- https://chartham-pc.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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