New Grounds Maintenance Contract - Old Basing & Lychpit Parish Council
The contract covers grounds maintenance for Old Basing & Lychpit Parish Council, a local government organisation responsible for parish land and community facilities in Hampshire. The supplier will maintain two children’s play areas, adult exercise equipment, sports and recreation fields, the Cemetery and Garden of Remembrance, allotments, car parks, a National Heritage site, and sports pitches used for archery, bowls, cricket and football. Key services include grass and hedge cutting, grass-border maintenance, cemetery and allotment upkeep, seasonal sports-pitch maintenance and treatment, and attendance at sports and other events, including weekends, with a responsive approach to clubs using the facilities. The estimated contract value is £531,000 for an initial five-year term, with an option to extend by a further two years subject to satisfactory performance. Delivery is across the parish’s sites in the UKJ3 region of the United Kingdom, and the most critical requirement is demonstrated prior experience and specialist knowledge in maintaining a heritage site, bowling greens and cricket pitches, supported by a proven record of high customer satisfaction.
Buyer: Old Basing & Lychpit Parish Council. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 7 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £531k
- Bids close: 26 Oct 2026
- Location: Hampshire and Isle of Wight, North Hampshire
- Procedure: Open procedure
- Contract period: 1 Apr 2027 to 31 Mar 2032
- Category: Grounds maintenance services (77314000)
From the official notice
Grounds Maintenance Contractor based within 10 mile radius of Basingstoke required by Old Basing & Lychpit Parish Council to manage the upkeep of the Parish Council's land consisting of two children's play areas and adult exercise equipment, sports and general recreation fields, Cemetery & Garden of Remembrance, Allotments, car parks and National Heritage site in addition to sports pitches including Archery, Bowls, Cricket and Football. The contractor must provide evidence of having prior experience and specialist knowledge of maintenance of a heritage site, bowling greens and cricket pitches and have a proven track record of a high level of customer satisfaction. The contractor must also demonstrate the ability to be responsive and flexible in its approach to tasks and particularly in dealing with those clubs that use the facilities. Works as set out in the Maintenance Schedule to be provided on application will include grass and hedge cutting, maintenance of grass borders, upkeep of the Cemetery, Garden of Remembrance and Allotments and seasonal maintenance and treatment of the sports pitches. Attendance on site for certain sports and other events, which will include weekends, is also required. The contract will be for an initial 5 year period and, subject to satisfactory results, will include an option to extend for a further 2 years. Suitable interested parties will be provided with an Invitation to Tender and Grounds Maintenance Schedule and site maps on application.
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 26 Oct 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £531k.
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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