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Buyer
Stanwick Parish Council
Location
Stanwick
Deadline
Closes 30 Oct 2026
Value
£100k
Key dates and value
Status
Closed
Submission deadline
14 Jul 2026
Published
24 Jun 2026
Estimated value
£3.5m
Contract start
1 Nov 2026
Contract end
31 Oct 2031
Location
Rushden, East Midlands
Notice type
UK4
Buyer type
Local Authority
Overview
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
CPV codes
77310000 Planting and maintenance services of green areas
77320000 Sports fields maintenance services
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