Scope
Description
To undertake the grounds maintenance in the town for a three year contract, including mowing, hedgerows, trees, litter, hanging baskets and planters. Also to include cemetery work.
Total value (estimated)
- £325,000 excluding VAT
- £390,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
At the end of the three year contract there is provision for an extension for a period of two years if agreed by all parties.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 77300000 - Horticultural 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
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
18 February 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
20 February 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
www.thrapstontowncouncil.gov.uk
email: clerk@thrapstontowncouncil.gov.uk
postal: Thrapston Town Council, 77 High Street, Thrapston NN14 4JJ
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
17 March 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 8 January 2031
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price | 50% |
| Experience and track record | Quality | 15% |
| Health and safety | Quality | 15% |
| Workforce | Quality | 10% |
| Environmental management | Quality | 10% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://www.thrapstontowncouncil.gov.uk/tenders
The invitation to tender and Schedule A-H Maps can be found using the link to the Town Council website.
Contracting authority
Thrapston Town Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLCZ-8153-YGRJ
77 High Street
Thrapston
NN14 4JJ
United Kingdom
Region: UKF25 - North Northamptonshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government