--- title: "Provision of Grounds Maintenance- Biddulph" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06026d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06026d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06026d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06026d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIDDULPH TOWN COUNCIL" published: "2026-01-23" --- # Provision of Grounds Maintenance- Biddulph Buyer: BIDDULPH TOWN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06026d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06026d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06026d.json) ## Summary Biddulph Town Council is seeking tenders for the provision of grounds maintenance services in Biddulph, specifically encompassing the town's burial grounds and a land parcel on Springfield Road. This procurement falls under the services category, with a focus on repair and maintenance services (CPV code: 50000000). The competitive tender is open to submissions until 30th January 2026, with the contract expected to commence on 1st March 2026 and conclude on 28th February 2029. With a budget of £90,000 grossed, the process is designated as a below-threshold open competition, ensuring a broad participation potential. The successful bidder will be responsible for activities ranging from grass cutting to the management of wooded areas and general site maintenance across the specified locations. This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), particularly those experienced in grounds maintenance and landscape management. With options for minor works outside the primary contract, businesses have the chance to expand services and showcase their operational flexibility. Given the need for detailed grounds maintenance skills, companies specialising in environmental management or landscaping will find this contract particularly aligned with their capabilities. Competing in this tender not only allows for potential revenue growth but also facilitates the building of a strong portfolio in servicing public sector contracts, which can be instrumental for future opportunities within and beyond the local government sector. ## Notice 1) Provision of grounds maintenance at the Biddulph Burial Grounds Maintenance responsibilities cover three sites: 1. the closed burial ground at St Lawrence's Church; 2. the Town Burial Ground behind the church site; and, 3. the new Woodhouse Burial Ground, which links via a wooded area known locally as the Bateman Walk. Activities include (but are not limited to): * Grass cutting; * Hedge and low branch management; * Management of wooded areas (Bateman Walk); * General maintenance of the site, including treatment of weeds and removal of rubbish (including wreaths, as appropriate); * Backfilling graves to remove excessive undulations and management of the soil store. 2) Grass Cutting and Management at Springfield Road Biddulph Town Council is responsible for a piece of land on Springfield Road, approximately 4,440 SqM The successful contractor will complete regular cuts throughout the growing season. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Options: Minor works outside the contract specification may be available to the contractor. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006307-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £75,000 | | Lots value | £75,000 | | 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 | BIDDULPH TOWN COUNCIL | | Locality | BIDDULPH | | Post town | Stoke-on-Trent | | Postcode | ST8 6AR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC | | Local authority | Staffordshire Moorlands | | Electoral ward | Biddulph West | | Westminster constituency | Staffordshire Moorlands | | Delivery location | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services ## Release History - 23 Jan 2026 at 15:34 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006307-2026 - 9 Jan 2026 at 09:56 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001702-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006307-2026 23rd January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001702-2026 9th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-10042 ## Notice URLs - https://biddulph.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Procurement-and-Approved-Supplier-Policy-September-2025.pdf - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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