Open tender · Notice 6d6b9f4f-ccbd-41b3-a56f-ae7f12f4a656
Grounds Maintanence
- Value
- £32k
- Closes
- 31 Dec 2026 (53 days)
- Where
- South East
- Lots
- 1
- Suitable for SMEs
- Yes, says the buyer
- Contract
- 1 Apr 2027 – 31 Mar 2032
In plain English
Hythe Town Council in Kent wants a contractor to maintain its parks and open spaces (excluding South Road) from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2032, including grass cutting, edging, weeding, planting, pruning and small tree works. The estimated value is £32,388 and sealed tenders must reach the Town Clerk by post by 5.00 pm on 31 December 2026.
Good fit for: Local grounds maintenance firms or gardeners able to cover parks and open spaces around Hythe, Kent.
- Paper bids only, sent by post
All sealed tenders must be received by post no later than 5.00 pm on 31 December 2026
- Must request the tender pack from the Town Clerk
Tender specifications and accompanying documentation will be provided to interested contractors on request.
- Interviews for shortlisted bidders in late January 2027
Interviews with shortlisted contractors are expected to be held during the week commencing 25 January 2027.
Written with AI from the official notice. Check the notice before relying on it.
What the buyer says
Grounds Maintenance Contract 2027-2032 The Council is responsible for a number of public open spaces and parks within the town and is committed to ensuring that these areas are maintained to a clean, tidy and high standard for the benefit of residents and visitors. These green spaces are an important part of the town's community infrastructure, contributing to health, wellbeing and visual amenity. The contract for all HTC sites (excluding South Road) will include, but not be limited to, edging, grass cutting, weeding, planting of trees, shrubs and seasonal bedding, pruning, small tree works, and any other grounds maintenance tasks as required. In accordance with the Council's procurement obligations, details of open invitations to tender for contracts for goods and services exceeding £25,000, together with any resulting contracts, commissioned activity, purchase orders, framework agreements and other legally enforceable agreements above that threshold, will be published on the Hythe Town Council website and the Government's Contracts Finder website. Regulatory and Procurement Requirements This tender process forms part of Hythe Town Council's formal procurement arrangements for substantial works and services. Where the estimated contract value exceeds £25,000 net of VAT, the Council will comply with the relevant provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and the Local Government Act 1972, including publication requirements. Submission of Tenders Tender specifications and accompanying documentation will be provided to interested contractors on request. Please contact the Town Clerk in the first instance to obtain the full tender pack. All sealed tenders must be received by post no later than 5.00 pm on 31 December 2026 and addressed to: …
Getting the documents
Read the official notice for how to take part.
Procedure: Competitive quotation (below threshold). Published 12 Oct 2026.
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