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Grounds Maintenance services for Rushden, Higham Ferrers & Irthlingborough Town Councils

Planting and maintenance services of green areas
Sports fields maintenance services
East Midlands (UKF2)
Official notice
Published value
£3,500,000
Submission deadline 14 Jul 2026, 12:00 BST
Lots published1
Procurement Executive Summary
AI & Search Synopsis
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Tenderline Synopsis: Rushden Town Council: "Grounds Maintenance services for Rushden, Higham Ferrers & Irthlingborough Town Councils". Published status: active. Published value: £3,500,000. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 14 Jul 2026, 12:00 BST. See the official notice for participation instructions.
Contracting AuthorityRushden Town CouncilScope & CategoriesNot publishedSubmission Window
Closed
14 Jul 2026, 12:00 BST
Submission GatewayDirect notice routeLegal Basis & RegimeStandard procurementEstimated Value (exc. VAT)£3,500,000
Bidder Intelligence · Authority Profile: Rushden Town Council
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Procedure terms
Contracting AuthorityRushden Town Council
Procedure methodNot published
Procurement categoryNot published
Statusactive
Framework / DPSNot published
CompetitionNot published
Above thresholdNot published
Legal basisNot published
Tender period startsNot published
Clarification deadlineNot published
Electronic submissionNot published
Submission languagesNot published
Published24 Jun 2026, 13:56 BST
Last source update24 Jun 2026, 13:56 BST
Recurring procurementNot published
ClassificationPlanting and maintenance services of green areas, Sports fields maintenance services
Delivery area
East Midlands (UKF2)
OCIDocds-h6vhtk-06b543
What is being bought
Grounds Maintenance Tender Information 1. Contracting Authority Rushden Town Council Rushden Hall, Hall Park, Rushden, Northamptonshire NN10 9NG On behalf of: • Rushden Town Council • Higham Ferrers Town Council • Irthlingborough Town Council Contact: Paul Wilcox or Vivienne Prodger Email: contracts@rushdentowncouncil.gov.uk 2. Title of Contract Grounds Maintenance Services for Rushden, Higham Ferrers & Irthlingborough Town Councils. 3. Reference Number RTC GM 2026 4. Short Description of the Contract Rushden Town Council invites suitably qualified and experienced contractors to tender for the provision of comprehensive grounds maintenance services across the three towns. The contract covers (but is not limited to): • Grass cutting - amenity areas, parks, verges, cemeteries • Hedge and shrub maintenance - trimming, shaping, seasonal works • Weed control - hard surfaces, planted areas, chemical and non chemical options • Litter collection - open spaces, parks, high use areas • Sports pitch maintenance - marking, mowing, seasonal preparation • Cemetery grounds care - respectful upkeep, memorial safety awareness • Grave digging - preparation of graves, backfilling, reinstatement, compliance with burial regulations • Tree works (basic) - low level pruning, safety reporting • Seasonal tasks - leaf clearance, planting support, winter preparation 5. Contract Type Services 6. Contract Duration 5 years, with an optional 2 year extension (5 + 2) Contract commencement: 1st November 2026 7. Estimated Contract Value £3,000,000 - £4,000,000 (full term including extension) 8. Procurement Procedure Open Procedure under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. 9. Conditions for Participation Tenderers must provide: • Evidence of relevant experience • Health & Safety documentation (including RAMS) • Environmental policy • Insurance certificates (Public Liability £10m; Employers' Liability £5m) • Quality assurance processes • Pricing schedule and method statements 10. How to Obtain Tender Documents Tender documents, specifications, maps, and submission instructions are available upon request from the Contracting Authority Rushden Town Council. 11. Deadline for Submission 12:00 noon, 14 July 2026 12. Tender Submission Format Electronic submission only. Required components: • Completed Form of Tender • Pricing schedule • Method statements • Compliance documents 13. Award Criteria • Quality: 60% • Price: 40% Quality criteria include: • Service delivery methodology • Environmental approach • Responsiveness and communication • Innovation and efficiency • Social value commitments 14. Additional Information Site visits available on request. Clarification questions must be submitted by 3 July 2026. 15. Publication This notice will be published on: • Find a Tender • Rushden Town Council website
What changed
From the official release history
  1. Official notice release published
    24 Jun 2026, 13:56 BST
  2. Official notice release published
    24 Jun 2026, 09:03 BST
  3. Published value updated to £3,500,000
    15 Jun 2026, 15:57 BST
  4. Status changed to active
    15 Jun 2026, 15:57 BST
  5. Official notice release published
    15 Jun 2026, 15:57 BST
  6. Submission deadline changed to 14 Jul 2026, 12:00 BST
    15 Jun 2026, 15:57 BST
  7. Buyer information updated
    15 Jun 2026, 15:57 BST
  8. Published tender amendment
    Not published
    An additional document has been added to enable tenderers to use Excel rather than word if they wish to when completing Bill 4 the detailed site schedules, either document will be excepted
Lots and requirements (1)
Published by the contracting authority
  • Lot 1 · #1
    Individual lot title not published
    active
    Published value£3,500,000
    The source published no individual title or description for this lot.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
Timeline
  1. Procedure published
    24 Jun 2026, 13:56 BST
  2. Submission deadline
    14 Jul 2026, 12:00 BST
Commercial outcome and competition
AwardsNo award published
ContractsNo contract published
Bid statisticsNo aggregate bid statistics published
Buyer and organisations in this procedure

Rushden Town Council

Contracting authority GB-PPON-PRLW-7484-GBXV
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