Published date: 18 September 2025

Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.


Closing: 31 October 2025, 4pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Planting and maintenance services of green areas - 77310000

  • Sports fields maintenance services - 77320000

  • Floral-display services - 77330000

    • Tree pruning and hedge trimming - 77340000

Location of contract

East Midlands

Value of contract

£45,000 to £100,000

Procurement reference

GMC 2026-29

Published date

18 September 2025

Closing date

31 October 2025

Closing time

4pm

Contract start date

1 April 2026

Contract end date

31 March 2029

Contract type

Works

Procedure type

Single tender action (below threshold)

A direct contract with a single supplier, without competition.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No


Description

Comprehensive grounds maintenance service for a parish council, grass cutting, tree inspections, tree and hedge maintenance, play equipment inspections, general maintenance of play parks and green spaces including: weed spraying, litter picking, gritting, etc.
Supply of flowers and plants, planting, watering and plant maintenance can be tendered for separately to the grounds maintenance contract.
A tender pack, including all information, terms and conditions and contract details, must be obtained by contacting the Parish Manager.
For cost-effectiveness and consideration for the environment, we will only be providing tender packs electronically.


How to apply

Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.


About the buyer

Contact name

Mrs Karen Bowler

Address

26 Moira Road
Woodville
Swadlincote
DE118DQ
England

Telephone

07949645139

Email

parishmanager@ellistownparish.gov.uk

Website

www.ellistownparish.gov.uk