---
title: "Grounds Maintenance Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0655eb"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "HENLOW PARISH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-17"
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# Grounds Maintenance Contract

Buyer: HENLOW PARISH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0655eb

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## Summary

Henlow Parish Council is currently in the tender stage of procuring grounds maintenance services for sites within Henlow Parish. This opportunity, titled "Grounds Maintenance Contract," falls under the industry category of grounds maintenance services and is open for competition until the submission deadline of 20th March 2026 at 17:00. Potential bidders can submit their proposals via post or hand delivery to Henlow Park Pavilion, Henlow, Bedfordshire. The procurement method involves an open competition and is valued at £50,000. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2026 and will conclude on 31st March 2029.

This procurement offers a significant opportunity for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in grounds maintenance services to expand their portfolio and strengthen their business ties with local government authorities. Businesses that can demonstrate a strong track record, meet specific insurance and specification requirements, and offer value for money are particularly well-suited to compete. Henlow Parish Council will assess bids based on criteria such as experience, capability, and past performance, providing a fair chance for businesses to showcase their expertise and potential in delivering quality services.

## Notice

Henlow Parish Council invites tenders for grass cutting and grounds maintenance at sites within Henlow Parish as further outlined in the Tender Document.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014268-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | £50,000 |
| 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 | HENLOW PARISH COUNCIL |
| Locality | HENLOW |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG16 6AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire |
| Local authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Clifton, Henlow & Langford |
| Westminster constituency | Hitchin |
| Delivery location | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2026 at 12:27 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014268-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014268-2026
  17th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12145
  Henlow Parish Council Grounds Maintenance Tender Document 2026

## Notice URLs

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

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