Scope
Description
Groby Parish Council is located in Leicestershire and covers the villages of Groby and Field Head. The contractor will be responsible for carrying out the grass cutting and grounds maintenance of designated areas within Groby and Field Head which includes recreation grounds, open green spaces and the urban grass verges. A full list of areas to be maintained is included within the contract documentation. The contract is to be a 2-year fixed price contract commencing on 1st April 2026.
Total value (estimated)
- £54,000 excluding VAT
- £64,800 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
- 2 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 77314100 - Grassing services
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
Participation
This procurement is reserved for
UK suppliers
Submission
Tender submission deadline
16 January 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders should be sent by post in a sealed envelope marked 'Grounds Contract Tender' and addressed to:
Proper Officer
Groby Parish Council
Leicester Road
Groby
Leicester
LE6 0DQ
Tenders may be submitted electronically
No
Award criteria
Awarding of the contract will be based on the "most advantageous tender," considering a balance of:
(i) Value for money for the residents (and Council tax payers);
(ii) Quality and technical ability of the suppliers: Council must be satisfied the supplier has the necessary experience, technical capacity, and quality management systems to perform the contract to a high standard;
(iii) Social and Environmental Value: Council will consider how the procurement will improve the economic, social, and environmental well-being of the local area, such as creating local
employment or using local or sustainable suppliers.
(iv) Financial Standing: The Council will perform due diligence to ensure the supplier is financially viable and not at risk of insolvency.
(v) Integrity and Fairness: The process will ensure all suppliers are treated equally and conflicts of interest are avoided.
(vi) Compliance: Suppliers must evidence appropriate insurance (e.g., Public Liability) and adherence to relevant legislation such as Health & Safety.
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
GROBY PARISH COUNCIL
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTXW-3636-LWDN
Council Office, Leicester Road, Groby
Leicester
LE6 0DQ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Sue Hackett - Parish Clerk
Telephone: 0116 2876985
Email: clerk@grobyparishcouncil.gov.uk
Website: http://www.grobyparishcouncil.gov.uk
Region: UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government