--- title: "SANG Management tender Bassetts Mead April 2027 - March 2031" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d3dc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d3dc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d3dc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d3dc.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HOOK PARISH COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-28" --- # SANG Management tender Bassetts Mead April 2027 - March 2031 Buyer: HOOK PARISH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d3dc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d3dc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d3dc.json) ## Summary Hook Parish Council is currently in the tender stage for a project titled "SANG Management tender Bassetts Mead April 2027 - March 2031." The contract involves managing Bassetts Mead in Hook, Hampshire, as a Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace (SANG) over a five-year period. The procurement category is services, specifically geared towards ecological management and involves tasks such as cattle grazing, infrastructure maintenance, volunteer coordination, and public engagement. The procurement method is an open competition below the threshold, and key deadlines include the submission deadline on Tuesday, 8th September 2026 by 12pm, with an anticipated contract start in April 2027 and completion by March 2031. The tender is valued at approximately £160,000 GBP. This tender presents a significant opportunity for ecologically oriented organisations, particularly those with experience in countryside management and the ability to demonstrate proven success in managing SANG sites. Ideal contenders are those that can provide evidence of efficient service delivery in environmental management, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The emphasis on value for money and a robust management strategy for site maintenance offers businesses an avenue for sustainable growth. Participation in this tender could greatly benefit organisations that prioritise ecological preservation and community engagement, providing a rewarding platform for businesses looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector ecological services domain. ## Notice Hook Parish Council is looking for a local, ecologically based organisation to manage Bassetts Mead as a SANG for up to a 5-year period. The organisation must provide strong evidence of having managed and maintained a SANG site, which will include construction and repairing countryside infrastructure, having the ability to organise volunteer working parties, to manage contractors and have the ability to graze and manage cattle at Bassetts Mead, as well engaging with the public. The successful organisation will be expected to work closely with the Environment and Community (E&C) Officer, with the expectation to attend quarterly meetings to ensure that each area of the site is maintained to the highest level. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071248-2026 | | 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 | 28 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 8 Sep 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £160,000 | | Lots value | £160,000 | | 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 | HOOK PARISH COUNCIL | | Locality | HOOK | | Post town | Reading | | Postcode | RG27 9NN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ37 North Hampshire | | Local authority | Hart | | Electoral ward | Hook | | Westminster constituency | North East Hampshire | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 16 - Agricultural machinery - 45 - Construction work - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 03320000 - Cattle, livestock and small animals - 03410000 - Wood - 03440000 - Forestry products - 16710000 - Pedestrian-controlled agricultural tractors - 45246100 - River-wall construction - 45246200 - Riverbank protection works - 45246510 - Boardwalk construction work - 45340000 - Fencing, railing and safety equipment installation work - 77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas - 77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming ## Release History - 28 Jul 2026 at 13:08 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071248-2026 - 27 Jul 2026 at 08:51 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070593-2026 - 27 Jul 2026 at 08:39 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070583-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071248-2026 28th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070593-2026 27th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070583-2026 27th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-19657 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-19658 Costing Spreadsheet - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-19659 Site description of each area within the SANG. - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-19660 Map one to support site information - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-19721 ## Notice URLs - https://hook.gov.uk/the-parish-council/tender-opportunities - 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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