Scope
Description
Henlow Parish Council invites tenders for grass cutting and grounds maintenance at sites within Henlow Parish as further outlined in the Tender Document.
Total value (estimated)
- £50,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- 3 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services
Contract locations
- UKH25 - Central Bedfordshire
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
6 March 2026, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
20 March 2026, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
If you wish to submit a tender, please complete the Form of Tender (Section 5 to the Tender Document) and Questionnaire (Section 6 to the Tender Document) and deliver them in hard copy by either post or hand delivery before 5pm on Friday 20th March 2026 addressed to: -
The Clerk, Henlow Parish Council, Henlow Park Pavilion, Groveside, Henlow, Bedfordshire SG16 6AP in a sealed envelope marked "Private & Confidential - Tender for Grounds Maintenance".
Please note that for hand delivered tenders there is a post box affixed to the wall at the front of the Henlow Park Pavilion.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
No
Award criteria
Henlow Parish Council will evaluate bids in accordance with its Financial Regulations including taking into consideration: -
- ability to meet specification and insurance requirements;
- value for money (not necessarily the lowest bid);
- experience and capability of the contractor;
- references and past performance.
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
Grounds Maintenance Tender document 2026.pdf
Henlow Parish Council Grounds Maintenance Tender Document 2026
Contracting authority
Henlow Parish Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRNC-6379-NLWL
Henlow Park Pavilion
HENLOW
SG16 6AP
United Kingdom
Contact name: Elizabeth Holland
Telephone: 01462 811800
Email: clerk@henlow-pc.gov.uk
Website: https://henlow-pc.gov.uk/
Region: UKH25 - Central Bedfordshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government