--- title: "Grass Cutting and Grounds Maintenance Services 2026-2029" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067780" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-067780" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067780.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067780.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "PULBOROUGH PARISH COUNCIL" published: "2026-03-31" --- # Grass Cutting and Grounds Maintenance Services 2026-2029 Buyer: PULBOROUGH PARISH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067780 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-067780) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067780.json) ## Summary Pulborough Parish Council has updated the tender process for their "Grass Cutting and Grounds Maintenance Services 2026-2029" contract. The contract involves routine grounds maintenance at parish-owned open spaces, focusing on grass cutting, litter picking, and seasonal clearance over three sites within the parish. The tender is in the active stage, and interested parties must submit their proposals electronically or in writing by 19th April 2026. The procurement process is open below the threshold for competition, with work conducted fortnightly from March to October each year. The contract is valued at £36,000 (net) and will span over three years starting from 1st May 2026, with a potential extension of one additional year. This initiative falls under the "services" category and targets regions across the United Kingdom. This tender represents an excellent growth opportunity for small to medium enterprises specialising in grounds maintenance services. Companies with experience in delivering similar services and possessing valid public liability insurance are well-suited to compete. The selection criteria also emphasises compliance with health and safety legislation, operator competence, and equipment maintenance. The tender prioritises quality in RAMS and health & safety compliance, experience, reliability, and environmental sustainability practices. Winning this contract could enhance a business's portfolio, given the scope and importance of maintaining public spaces, aligning with local business preferences as part of the award criteria. ## Notice Pulborough Parish Council seeks a contractor to provide routine grounds maintenance across parish-owned open spaces, including grass cutting, litter picking, and seasonal clearance. The contract will cover 3 sites within the parish boundary, with fortnightly cuts March-October. The contract term is 3 years. All work must comply with relevant health and safety legislation and environmental standards. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029474-2026 | | 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 | 31 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 19 Apr 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £36,000 | | Lots value | £36,000 | | 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 | PULBOROUGH PARISH COUNCIL | | Locality | PULBOROUGH | | Post town | Redhill | | Postcode | RH20 2BF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ28 West Sussex (North East) | | Local authority | Horsham | | Electoral ward | Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley | | Westminster constituency | Arundel and South Downs | | 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 - 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services - 77320000 - Sports fields maintenance services ## Release History - 31 Mar 2026 at 09:30 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029474-2026 - 30 Mar 2026 at 10:04 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028959-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029474-2026 31st March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028959-2026 30th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://pulboroughparishcouncil.gov.uk/site/news-articles/tender-opens-for-2026-2029-grounds-maintenance-contract/ PULBOROUGH PARISH COUNCIL GROUNDS MAINTENANCE CONTRACT - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-14128 PULBOROUGH PARISH COUNCIL GROUNDS MAINTENANCE CONTRACT - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-14166 PULBOROUGH PARISH COUNCIL GRASS CUTTING AND MAINTENANCE CONTRACT ## Notice URLs - https://pulboroughparishcouncil.gov.uk/site/news-articles/tender-opens-for-2026-2029-grounds-maintenance-contract/Alltendersmustbesubmittedinwritingbythestateddeadline:ClerktoPulboroughParishCouncilVillageHallSwanViewLowerStreetPulboroughWestSussexRH202BForclerk@pulboroughparishcouncil.gov.ukYourtendermustinclude:•Signedcoverletter•Fulltenderproposal•Insurancedocuments•RAMS•Health&SafetyPolicy•PricingscheduleLatesubmissionswillnotbeconsidered. - 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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