--- title: "CBC-1890-T-TS Grounds Maintenance" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067f87" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-067f87" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067f87.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067f87.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2026-04-10" --- # CBC-1890-T-TS Grounds Maintenance Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067f87 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-067f87) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067f87.json) ## Summary Central Bedfordshire Council has issued an open tender for grounds maintenance services, divided into five lots, covering various regions, including Ivel Valley and West Mid Beds. The procurement, named "CBC-1890-T-TS Grounds Maintenance," is in the tender stage, with submissions due by 12 May 2026. The service delivery locations are within the United Kingdom, particularly in the UKH region. Interested suppliers must register on the In-tend portal to access further tender details, and all communications should be conducted through this electronic system. The total estimated contract value is £200,000, with the target commencement date set for 1 April 2026, extending over three years with optional renewals of up to eight months. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in grounds maintenance to expand their portfolio within the public sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate as the tender process is designed to accommodate such entities. With five lots available, businesses have the flexibility to bid on specific areas that align with their expertise and operational capacity. The contract includes provisions for renewal, presenting long-term business growth possibilities for competent suppliers. Award criteria details, available in the tender documents, will guide prospective bidders in aligning their submissions to meet Central Bedfordshire Council’s requirements effectively. ## Notice Grounds Maintenance - 5 Lots Lot 1 - Ivel Valley (North) Lot 2 - West Mid Beds (North) Lot 3 - Chiltern Vale (South) Lot 4 - Leighton Linslade (South) Lot 5 - Adhoc Works (North and South) Please read and follow the information and guidance supplied below and within the Tender documents, this will help with your tender submission. Word count limits apply, any information going over will not be considered. Respond to ALL questions. Additional documents or information not required will be disregarded. Please note timeline with regards to questions and submission dates. All communications, correspondences and clarifications must be sent via the In-tend portal. Do not contact the Service area for information, please use the correspondence facility Regularly view the Clarification tab for updates or responses to questions received by bidders. Questions asked together with the response, will be made available to all bidders (if not Private and Confidential), this to ensure a fair and consistent approach to all. Avoid uploading your return just prior to closing deadline as you may incur IT issues and we will not accept Tender Returns via e-mail. The Council will provide as much support and information as it can to help guide you through the Tender process. If there is anything you are not sure of or need clarification on, please contact the Procurement lead using the correspondence facility within the In-tend electronic tendering system. Opting In To inform us of your decision to participate and to be able to submit a tender you will be required to Opt In. Opting In will confirm to us of your involvement and your intention to submit a tender return. Opting Out Will confirm that you are no longer interested in submitting a tender return. You will be able to provide a reason as to your decision if you wish. This will cease any system-generated communications. You will be able to opt back in at any point. Target contract commencement date: 1st April 2026 Contract term: 3 Years +1+ 8 months optional ### Lot Information Lot 1 Ivel Valley (North) Renewal: 2 years (1 year + 8 months optional) Lot 2 West Mid Beds (North) Renewal: 2 years (1 year + 8 months optional) Lot 3 Chiltern Vale (South) Renewal: 2 years (1 year + 8 months optional) Lot 4 Leighton Linslade (South) Renewal: 2 years (1 year + 8 months optional) Lot 5 Adhoc Works (North & South) Renewal: 2 years (1 year + 8 months optional) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032632-2026 | | 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 | 10 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 12 May 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Aug 2026 - 2 Aug 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | Lots value | £200,000 | | 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 | CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | SHEFFORD | | Post town | Stevenage | | Postcode | SG17 5TQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire | | Local authority | Central Bedfordshire | | Electoral ward | Shefford | | Westminster constituency | Hitchin | | Delivery location | TLH East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services ## Release History - 10 Apr 2026 at 07:57 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032632-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032632-2026 10th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire/aspx/Home Tender documents can be accessed on the supplier portal In-tend web address above ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire/aspx/HomeRegistrationisrequiredtoaccessthetenderdocumentsandfurtherdetails - https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/ - 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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