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title: "Grounds and amenities maintenance contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0601cc"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THRAPSTON TOWN COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-08"
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# Grounds and amenities maintenance contract

Buyer: THRAPSTON TOWN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0601cc

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## Summary

Thrapston Town Council is seeking to engage a contractor for the "Grounds and amenities maintenance contract," focusing on horticultural services across regions including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK in the United Kingdom. This open procedure tender is in the tender stage with the main procurement category being services. The council requires comprehensive grounds maintenance services, including mowing, tree care, litter management, and cemetery work, over a three-year period commencing 1st April 2026, with a potential two-year extension. Interested bidders must submit their proposals electronically by 20th February 2026, with any enquiries to be made by 18th February 2026. The contract's estimated gross value is £390,000.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for SMEs in the horticultural sector, particularly those with a strong track record in grounds maintenance and environmental management. Companies that excel in quality assurance, workforce management, and health and safety protocols will find this contract particularly suitable. The open procedure and emphasis on price and quality criteria, such as experience and environmental considerations, make it advantageous for well-prepared businesses looking to expand their services within the public sector. Experienced service providers can leverage this contract to build long-term relationships with a public authority, enhancing their portfolio and credibility in the industry.

## Notice

To undertake the grounds maintenance in the town for a three year contract, including mowing, hedgerows, trees, litter, hanging baskets and planters. Also to include cemetery work.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: At the end of the three year contract there is provision for an extension for a period of two years if agreed by all parties.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001429-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | 2031-01-08 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £325,000 |
| Lots value | £325,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THRAPSTON TOWN COUNCIL |
| Locality | THRAPSTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN14 4JJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Thrapston |
| Westminster constituency | Corby and East Northamptonshire |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77300000 - Horticultural services

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2026 at 12:12 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001429-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001429-2026
  8th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.thrapstontowncouncil.gov.uk/tenders
  The invitation to tender and Schedule A-H Maps can be found using the link to the Town Council website.

## Notice URLs

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

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