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Published 15 Dec 2025, 12:59 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Grounds Maintenance Contract · UK public procurement notice

Official notice

Authority: GROBY PARISH COUNCIL (Local council)

ServicesBelow threshold - open competitionBelow thresholdReserved: K02000001
Final published estimate£54,000initial estimate £45,000 · 1 value update
Submissions closed 16 Jan 2026
Contract term 2 yrsends 31 Mar 2028 · starts 1 Apr 2026

What is being bought

Published requirement description

Groby Parish Council is located in Leicestershire and covers the villages of Groby and Field Head. The contractor will be responsible for carrying out the grass cutting and grounds maintenance of designated areas within Groby and Field Head which includes recreation grounds, open green spaces and the urban grass verges. A full list of areas to be maintained is included within the contract documentation. The contract is to be a 2-year fixed price contract commencing on 1st April 2026.

CPV: Grassing services

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1 2 yrsPublished value£54,000
Contract period: 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2028 (2 yrs)Value: £54,000 exc. VAT · £64,800 inc. VAT

What it takes to win
i

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

Lot awarding rule: Awarding of the contract will be based on the "most advantageous tender," considering a balance of: (i) Value for money for the residents (and Council tax payers); (ii) Quality and technical ability of the suppliers: Council must be satisfied the supplier has the necessary experience, technical capacity, and quality management systems to perform the contract to a high standard; (iii) Social and Environmental Value: Council will consider how the procurement will improve the economic, social, and environmental well-being of the local area, such as creating local employment or using local or sustainable suppliers. (iv) Financial Standing: The Council will perform due diligence to ensure the supplier is financially viable and not at risk of insolvency. (v) Integrity and Fairness: The process will ensure all suppliers are treated equally and conflicts of interest are avoided. (vi) Compliance: Suppliers must evidence appropriate insurance (e.g., Public Liability) and adherence to relevant legislation such as Health & Safety.

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
15 Dec 2025, 12:59 GMT
Last source update
6 Jan 2026, 12:40 GMT
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-082880
Latest notice
Tender notice (UK4)
Classification (CPV)
Grassing 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
ocds-h6vhtk-05f5ab Find a Tender
Contract terms
Reserved participation area
K02000001

How it was run

Official notice
Submission deadline
16 Jan 2026, 12:00 GMT
Electronic submission
Not allowed
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Tenders should be sent by post in a sealed envelope marked 'Grounds Contract Tender' and addressed to:

Proper Officer

Groby Parish Council

Leicester Road

Groby

Leicester

LE6 0DQ

Timeline

15 Dec 2025 → 1 Apr 2026 · 4 dates
  1. Tender notice published315 days ago
    15 Dec 2025, 12:59 GMT
  2. Latest notice published293 days ago
    6 Jan 2026, 12:40 GMT
  3. Submission deadline283 days ago
    16 Jan 2026, 12:00 GMT
  4. Contract starts209 days ago
    1 Apr 2026, 00:00 BST

Notice history

3 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 15 Dec 2025
  1. Tender notice published
    15 Dec 2025, 12:59 GMT
    UK4
  2. Tender notice published
    6 Jan 2026, 12:40 GMT
    UK4
  3. Published value updated to £54,000
    6 Jan 2026, 12:40 GMT
    was £45,000

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

GROBY PARISH COUNCIL

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-PPON: PTXW-3636-LWDN Council Office, Leicester Road, Groby, Leicester, East Midlands, LE6 0DQContact name, email, phone

Official documents & specifications (3)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

Notices published for this procedure

  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender
  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender