Provision of Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Staff
The contract covers the provision of seasonal labour to support the Grounds Maintenance department of Folkestone & Hythe District Council, a local government authority in Kent. The supplier will provide Seasonal Gardeners, Seasonal Mobile Toilet Cleaners, Seasonal Park Keepers, Seasonal Sports Attendants and other seasonal roles required by the council, with the annual service period running from Easter until the end of October. The anticipated contract start date is 1 January 2027, for an initial three-year term, with an option to extend for a further period or periods of up to 24 months. The estimated contract value is £1,275,000. Work will be delivered within the council’s area in Folkestone and Hythe, in the UKJ44 region of the United Kingdom. The critical qualification requirement is the ability to provide appropriately capable seasonal personnel across the specified grounds maintenance roles and any additional roles requested by the department.
Buyer: The District Council of Folkestone and Hythe. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 21 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £1.3m
- Bids close: 16 Nov 2026
- Location: East Kent
- Procedure: Open procedure
- Contract period: 1 Jan 2027 to 31 Dec 2029
- Category: Supply services of commercial or industrial workers (79623000)
From the official notice
Folkestone & Hythe District Council (F&HDC) wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier for the provision of seasonal labour for grounds maintenance work and invites organisations to submit a tender to meet F&HDC's requirements. The roles include Seasonal Gardeners, Seasonal Mobile Toilet Cleaners, Seasonal Park Keepers, Seasonal Sports Attendants and any other additional seasonal roles as required by the Grounds Maintenance department. The annual season begins by Easter each year until end of October. The contract is anticipated to start 1 January 2027 and continue for a period of 3 years (with the option to extend for a further period (or periods) of up to 24 months months). Interested suppliers can visit the Kent Business Portal (https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/GFY35JJVWQ). To quote you must complete and return the "Invitation to Tender Response Document" via the portal.
View the official notice
Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 16 Nov 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £1.3m.
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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