- Lot 1. Lot 1: Site Maintenance, specialising in working in wetland environments (Bosworth Battlefield, Market Bosworth and Watermead North Country Parks):
- Lot 2. Lot 2: Site Maintenance, specialising in heathland restoration and dry stonewalling (Beacon Hill, Jubilee Wood, Broombriggs Farm Country Park & Sheet Hedges Wood)
Scope
Reference
DN784924
Description
Lot 1: Site Maintenance, specialising in working in wetland environments
Lot 2: Site Maintenance, specialising in heathland restoration and dry stonewalling
Lot 1. Lot 1: Site Maintenance, specialising in working in wetland environments (Bosworth Battlefield, Market Bosworth and Watermead North Country Parks):
Description
• Stoned path works including new paths, repairs, top dressing
• Fencing, including stock fencing, post and rail and knee rails
• Creation and maintenance of Waterbodies such as lakes, ponds & 'ditching'
• Reedbed creation and maintenance
• Basic woodland management
• Wildflower meadow works - seeding, scarifying, rotavating
• Small pond creation and restoration
• Resurfacing of play areas
• Installation of seating benches
• Respond to emergency works as and when required
Lot 2. Lot 2: Site Maintenance, specialising in heathland restoration and dry stonewalling (Beacon Hill, Jubilee Wood, Broombriggs Farm Country Park & Sheet Hedges Wood)
Description
• New path installations ranging from stoned and dressed paths to tarmac paths
• Water management works, including grips, bunds, French drains and Aco drains
• Path resurfacing works, including top dressing and rolling
• Experience of working on paths within a country park setting
• Construction and repairs to drystone walls
• Construction and repairs to fencing, wooden and metal gates
• Installation and repair of livestock welfare and handling infrastructure
• Undertake basic reactive woodland Health & Safety maintenance
• Heathland management works, such as weed wiping, boom sprayings, rolling and mowing with appropriate plant and equipment
• Respond to emergency works as required
Contract 1. Lot 1: Site Maintenance, specialising in working in wetland environments (Bosworth Battlefield, Market Bosworth and Watermead North Country Parks)
Lots
Lot 1. Lot 1: Site Maintenance, specialising in working in wetland environments (Bosworth Battlefield, Market Bosworth and Watermead North Country Parks):
Lot 2. Lot 2: Site Maintenance, specialising in heathland restoration and dry stonewalling (Beacon Hill, Jubilee Wood, Broombriggs Farm Country Park & Sheet Hedges Wood)
Supplier
Contract value
- £50,000 excluding VAT
- £52,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
24 December 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
14 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 15 January 2026 to 14 January 2029
- Possible extension to 14 January 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
2 extensions will be available after the initial period of the contract in 12 month increments:
Extension 1 - 12 months - approximately dated from 19/09/2028-18/09/2029
Extension 2 - 12 months - approximately dated from 19/09/2029-18/09/2030
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 77313000 - Parks maintenance services
Contract locations
- UKF2 - Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Contract 2. Lot 2: Site Maintenance, specialising in heathland restoration and dry stonewalling
Lots
Lot 1. Lot 1: Site Maintenance, specialising in working in wetland environments (Bosworth Battlefield, Market Bosworth and Watermead North Country Parks):
Lot 2. Lot 2: Site Maintenance, specialising in heathland restoration and dry stonewalling (Beacon Hill, Jubilee Wood, Broombriggs Farm Country Park & Sheet Hedges Wood)
Supplier
Contract value
- £50,000 excluding VAT
- £52,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
24 December 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
14 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 15 January 2026 to 14 January 2029
- Possible extension to 14 January 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
2 extensions will be available after the initial period of the contract in 12 month increments:
Extension 1 - 12 months - approximately dated from 19/09/2028-18/09/2029
Extension 2 - 12 months - approximately dated from 19/09/2029-18/09/2030
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 77313000 - Parks maintenance services
Contract locations
- UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Information about tenders
Lot 1. Lot 1: Site Maintenance, specialising in working in wetland environments (Bosworth Battlefield, Market Bosworth and Watermead North Country Parks):
- 6 tenders received
- 6 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 6 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 2 suppliers awarded contracts
- 4 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 2. Lot 2: Site Maintenance, specialising in heathland restoration and dry stonewalling (Beacon Hill, Jubilee Wood, Broombriggs Farm Country Park & Sheet Hedges Wood)
- 4 tenders received
- 4 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 4 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 2 suppliers awarded contracts
- 2 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Suppliers
RL, KA & KW Wainwright
33 Main Street, Woodhouse Eaves,
Leicestershire
LE12 8RY
United Kingdom
Email: Kevww13@hotmail.co.uk
Region: UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 2. Lot 2: Site Maintenance, specialising in heathland restoration and dry stonewalling
T A Houghton ltd
110 Station Road
Countesthorpe
LE8 5TD
United Kingdom
Email: trace-2528@hotmail.co.uk
Region: UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Lot 1: Site Maintenance, specialising in working in wetland environments (Bosworth Battlefield, Market Bosworth and Watermead North Country Parks)
Contracting authority
Leicestershire County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNHT-9235-VXDV
County Hall
Leicester
LE3 8RA
United Kingdom
Email: Commissioning.Support@leics.gov.uk
Website: http://www.leics.gov.uk
Region: UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government