Official UK procurement notice
Grass Cutting Contract 2026-28 Middleton Cheney Parish Council
Authority: Middleton Cheney Parish Council (Local council)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionScope
The contract is for the seasonal cutting, trimming, cleaning and ancillary maintenance of grass, verges and related amenity areas across Middleton Cheney parish. The work includes strimming, blowing, weed control, shrub and edge maintenance, sweeping or blowing of cuttings from footpaths, seating, play surfaces and adjacent fixtures. It also covers maintenance around headstones, trees, fences, hedges, and trimming or weed control of paths, as well as occasional ad hoc works such as footpath maintenance and weed spraying. The number of cuts may be varied seasonally in consultation with the Parish Council.
Locations
Key locations include: the cemetery , Stanwell Park and Astrop play area, Village Main Green, smaller greens on Main Road, The Washle, Stanwell, and local roadside verges.
Term
From 1 March 2026 to 31 October 2028 (approx. 2 years and 8 months)
Estimated contract value
Approx. £75,000 excluding VAT
CPV code
Main CPV code: 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services
Award criteria
Bids will be assessed on a mix of price, quality / ability to perform, and compliance (insurance, health & safety, statutory requirements).
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Additional services
The Council reserves the right to vary quantities or engage the Contractor for related grounds-maintenance tasks not specifically covered in the schedule (e.g. alleyway maintenance).
CPV: Grounds maintenance services
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · value publishedLot #1AwardedPublished value£75,000
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Lot awarding rule: Evaluation Criteria Compliance with specification Price (value for money, not lowest bid) Experience and capability References and past performance Insurance and health & safety compliance EVALUATION Bids will be evaluated in accordance with the Middleton Cheney Parish Council's Financial Regulations using the following criteria and weighting: Criteria and maximum score Price The full and final cost over the full term of the contract. To take into account affordability and the commercial stability of a reasonable return for the supplier. Max 50 points out of 100 Quality The supplier's ability to perform the contract to the highest standards. Evidence of the supplier's relevant knowledge and experience through the delivery of previous contracts Feedback received from References. Max 25 points out of 100 Compliance The supplier's compliance with all Insurance, Health & Safety and employment laws and regulations Max 25 points out of 100
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Below threshold - open competition
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Below threshold
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 22 Aug 2025, 20:18 BST
- Last source update
- 22 Oct 2025, 19:24 BST
- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-051062- Latest notice
- Contract award notice (UK6)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
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How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 29 Sept 2025, 12:00 BST
- Clarification deadline
- 22 Sept 2025, 23:59 BST
- Electronic submission
- Not allowed
Completed and signed copies of the Tender Form and Declaration & Company Details Form should be received at the Middleton Cheney Parish Council offices by MONDAY 29th SEPTEMBER 2025 at the latest.
Please submit confidential tenders by post or email, marked "Middleton Cheney Parish Council - Green Spaces Contract Tender 2026-2028".
Timeline
22 Aug 2025 → 1 Mar 2026 · 5 dates- Tender notice published22 Aug 2025, 20:18 BST
- Clarification questions by394 days ago22 Sept 2025, 23:59 BST
- Submission deadline388 days ago29 Sept 2025, 12:00 BST
- Latest notice published365 days ago22 Oct 2025, 19:24 BST
- Contract starts235 days ago1 Mar 2026
Notice history
5 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 22 Aug 2025- Tender notice published22 Aug 2025, 20:18 BSTUK4
- Tender notice published23 Sept 2025, 11:17 BSTUK4
- Contract award notice published22 Oct 2025, 19:24 BSTUK6
- Status changed to complete22 Oct 2025, 19:24 BST
- Contract signature expected1 Nov 2025, 23:59 GMTscheduled
Published amendments (1)
Additional document: WNC specifications and detailed road list.
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TGC GROUP SERVICES LTDSME1 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2028Options: Potential ad hoc additional cuts, footpath treatments and works to trees. To be agreed between contractor and contract manager based on increased growth and hazards. | £47,580 | 20 Oct 2025 | Awarded |
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15final-stage tenders · 17 at stage one | 15 | 0 | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Bidders & participating suppliers
1 commercial party on the notice- TGC GROUP SERVICES LTDAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications (7)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Bidding documents and specifications Green - outline areas where Council is responsible for verges and Council-owned land. Red - Unadopted, housing association or other organisation land.
- Bidding documents and specifications
- Bidding documents and specifications
- Bidding documents and specifications List of WNC specifications and detailed road list
Notices published for this procedure
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender