Grounds Maintanence
The contract covers grounds maintenance services for Hythe Town Council, the local government body responsible for public open spaces and parks in Hythe, Kent. The supplier will maintain all Council sites except South Road to a clean, tidy and high standard, including grass cutting, edging, weeding, planting trees, shrubs and seasonal bedding, pruning, small tree works and other required grounds maintenance tasks. The estimated contract value is £32,388, with services planned over the 2027–2032 contract period. Delivery is focused on the Council’s sites within Hythe, with the listed delivery postcode CT21 6BG. The critical requirement is that the successful contractor must be able to provide the full grounds maintenance service across the Council’s sites, excluding South Road, in accordance with the tender specification and required maintenance standards.
Buyer: HYTHE TOWN COUNCIL. Source: Contracts Finder. Updated 12 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £32.4k
- Bids close: 31 Dec 2026
- Location: East Kent
- Procedure: Competitive quotation (below threshold)
- Contract period: 1 Apr 2027 to 31 Mar 2032
- Category: Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services (77000000)
From the official notice
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...
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 31 Dec 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £32.4k.
Who can apply?
The buyer has marked it as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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