--- title: "Grounds Maintenance Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d0ab" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d0ab" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d0ab.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d0ab.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CHRISTCHURCH TOWN COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-22" --- # Grounds Maintenance Services Buyer: CHRISTCHURCH TOWN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d0ab [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d0ab) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d0ab.json) ## Summary The Christchurch Town Council has initiated a tender for the provision of grounds maintenance services in Christchurch, United Kingdom, categorized under the industry of parks and grounds maintenance services. This procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions ending on 31st August 2026. The contract, valued at approximately £171,040, commences on 1st October 2026 and spans three years, with a possible extension of one year. The services required focus on maintaining public spaces, supporting biodiversity, and ensuring compliance with environmental objectives. Interested parties are encouraged to inquire and submit tenders via the specified email, with all submissions being considered under an open and competitive method. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental and horticultural services, particularly those experienced in managing public open spaces and grounds maintenance. Companies that deliver value-for-money services and demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness to seasonal requirements will find this opportunity suitable for business growth. Furthermore, this initiative aligns well with businesses focused on sustainable practices and those capable of deploying reliable management to ensure service standards. This open competition allows companies to showcase their methodologies and gain a foothold in the local government services sector. With a clear emphasis on quality, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness, firms specialising in environmentally responsible practices will particularly benefit from participating in this tender. ## Notice Christchurch Town Council invites tenders for the provision of grounds maintenance services across its public open spaces and associated assets. The contract will commence on 1st October 2026 for an initial period of three (3) years, with the option to extend for a further one (1) year at the Council's sole discretion. The Council seeks to appoint a competent and experienced contractor capable of delivering a safe, reliable, responsive and environmentally responsible grounds management service that: * maintains attractive, accessible and welcoming public spaces; * supports biodiversity and environmental objectives; * maintains assets to agreed standards; * provides value for money; * responds effectively to seasonal requirements; and * complies with all relevant legislation and industry standards. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: The contract includes an option for a 12-month extension. The extension will be considered where the contractor has provided a satisfactory service and the Council's requirements, assets and service specification remain substantially unchanged. Any extension will be at the sole discretion of the Council. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069081-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £171,040 | | Lots value | £171,040 | | 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 | CHRISTCHURCH TOWN COUNCIL | | Locality | CHRISTCHURCH | | Post town | Bournemouth | | Postcode | BH23 1AY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | | Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | | Electoral ward | Christchurch Town | | Westminster constituency | Christchurch | | Delivery location | TLK2 Dorset and Somerset | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77313000 - Parks maintenance services - 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services ## Release History - 22 Jul 2026 at 10:40 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069081-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069081-2026 22nd July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-19497 This is the tender specification document, you will need to read this to understand the service requirements and the procedure for tendering - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-19498 Appendix A: Site Plans and Photographs Appendix B: Site Information and Management Objectives Appendix C: Grounds Maintenance Master Activity Schedule Appendix D: Site Specific Routine Service Schedules and Frequencies Appendix E: Schedule of Rates for Reactive, Specialist and Additional Services Appendix F: Druitt Gardens Supplementary Notes and Maintenance Guidance Appendix G: Mudeford Recreation Ground Cricket Outfield - Maintenance Guidance Note Appendix H: Tender Evaluation Methodology - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-19500 Site Specific Routine Service Schedules and Frequencies Excel costings spreadsheet. You will need to submit this form. - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-19501 Schedule of Rates for Reactive, Specialist and Additional Services Excel costings spreadsheet. You will need to submit this form. - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-19502 You will need to submit this form. ## Notice URLs - https://www.christchurch-tc.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. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d0ab. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d0ab.json.