- 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