Scope
Description
Scope
The contract is for the seasonal cutting, trimming, cleaning and ancillary maintenance of grass, verges and related amenity areas across Middleton Cheney parish. The work includes strimming, blowing, weed control, shrub and edge maintenance, sweeping or blowing of cuttings from footpaths, seating, play surfaces and adjacent fixtures. It also covers maintenance around headstones, trees, fences, hedges, and trimming or weed control of paths, as well as occasional ad hoc works such as footpath maintenance and weed spraying. The number of cuts may be varied seasonally in consultation with the Parish Council.
Locations
Key locations include: the cemetery , Stanwell Park and Astrop play area, Village Main Green, smaller greens on Main Road, The Washle, Stanwell, and local roadside verges.
Term
From 1 March 2026 to 31 October 2028 (approx. 2 years and 8 months)
Estimated contract value
Approx. £75,000 excluding VAT
CPV code
Main CPV code: 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services
Award criteria
Bids will be assessed on a mix of price, quality / ability to perform, and compliance (insurance, health & safety, statutory requirements).
Additional services
The Council reserves the right to vary quantities or engage the Contractor for related grounds-maintenance tasks not specifically covered in the schedule (e.g. alleyway maintenance).
Contract 1. Grass Cutting Contract 2026-28 Middleton Cheney Parish Council
Supplier
Contract value
- £47,580 excluding VAT
- £57,096 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
20 October 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
1 November 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 March 2026 to 31 October 2028
- 2 years, 8 months
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Potential ad hoc additional cuts, footpath treatments and works to trees. To be agreed between contractor and contract manager based on increased growth and hazards.
CPV classifications
- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance 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)
Information about tenders
- 17 tenders received
- 15 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 15 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 14 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Supplier
TGC GROUP SERVICES LTD
35 Manitoba Croft
Birmingham
B38 9QJ
United Kingdom
Region: UKG31 - Birmingham
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Grass Cutting Contract 2026-28 Middleton Cheney Parish Council
Contracting authority
Middleton Cheney Parish Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCJV-4214-NRNP
Middleton Cheney Parish Council, Parish Meeting Rooms, Main Road, Middleton Cheney
BANBURY
OX17 2LR
United Kingdom
Region: UKF24 - West Northamptonshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government