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Published 6 Nov 2025, 15:43 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Grounds Maintenance Contract 2026-29

Official notice

Authority: Weston Turville Parish Council (Local council)

ServicesBelow threshold - open competitionBelow thresholdSME suitableVCSE suitable
Published estimate£30,000≈ £10k / year · £36,000 inc. VAT
Submissions closed 23 Dec 2025
Contract term 3 yrsends 31 Mar 2029 · starts 1 Apr 2026

What is being bought

Published requirement description

Weston Turville Parish Council seeks tenders for a 3-year grounds maintenance contract covering public green spaces. Services include grass cutting, hedge trimming, litter clearance, seasonal planting, and minor reactive works.

Duration: 3 years

CPV: Horticultural services

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1 3 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£30,000
Contract period: 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2029 (3 yrs)Value: £30,000 exc. VAT · £36,000 inc. VAT

What it takes to win
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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 more
How bids were scored
Quality: 40%Price: 40%Social value: 20%
Published sub-criteria (5)
  • Methodology and work plan: 20%
  • Experience: 10%
  • Health and Safety: 10%
  • Price: 40%
  • Social Value: 20%
Published award criteria (5)
  • Price
  • Methodology and work plan: Detailed plan showing how each task (grass cutting, hedge cutting, weed control, etc.) will be carried out, including frequency, machinery to be used, and scheduling to minimise disruption to park users. Demonstrates clear understanding of the different areas and their unique maintenance needs (football pitches, wildflower areas, play zones, gravel paths, etc
  • Social Value: Local employment: Use of local labour or apprenticeships Environmental practices: Use of sustainable practices (e.g., fuel efficiency or electric vehicles, pesticide reduction, biodiversity support).
  • Experience: Relevant experience delivering similar contracts (size, complexity, and type) Two relevant references provided
  • Health and Safety: Demonstrated safety systems, risk assessments, and compliance with statutory obligations.
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 40 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 4 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

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
Closed
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
6 Nov 2025, 15:43 GMT
Last source update
6 Nov 2025, 15:43 GMT
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-071742
Latest notice
Tender notice (UK4)
Classification (CPV)
Horticultural services
Delivery area
North East (UKC)North West (UKD)Yorkshire & Humber (UKE)East Midlands (UKF)West Midlands (UKG)East of England (UKH)London (UKI)South East (UKJ)
+1 moreSouth West (UKK)
Official registry OCID
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How it was run

Official notice
Submission deadline
23 Dec 2025, 12:00 GMT
Clarification deadline
16 Dec 2025, 12:00 GMT
Electronic submission
Allowed
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Weston Turville Parish Council

Village Hall

School Approach

Weston Turville

HP22 5RW

email - [email protected] - make subject "Tender for Grounds Maintenance Services 2026-29"

www.westonturville-pc.gov.uk ↗

Timeline

6 Nov 2025 → 1 Apr 2026 · 4 dates
  1. Tender notice published350 days ago
    6 Nov 2025, 15:43 GMT
  2. Clarification questions by310 days ago
    16 Dec 2025, 12:00 GMT
  3. Submission deadline303 days ago
    23 Dec 2025, 12:00 GMT
  4. Contract starts205 days ago
    1 Apr 2026, 00:00 BST

Notice history

1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender
  1. Tender notice published
    6 Nov 2025, 15:43 GMT
    UK4

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Weston Turville Parish Council

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-PPON: PHMT-3469-VCLD Village Hall, School Approach, Weston Turville, South East, HP22 5RWContact email, phone

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

Notices published for this procedure

  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender