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CBC-1890-T-TS Grounds Maintenance

Central Bedfordshire Council · Local authority

In brief

Central Bedfordshire Council was looking for suppliers for grounds maintenance work. Bidding has closed and no award has been published yet.

The estimated value is £200,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 56 months with extensions, starting 3 August 2026.

It is split into 5 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

What the notice says

Grounds Maintenance - 5 Lots Lot 1 - Ivel Valley (North) Lot 2 - West Mid Beds (North) Lot 3 - Chiltern Vale (South) Lot 4 - Leighton Linslade (South) Lot 5 - Adhoc Works (North and South) Please read and follow the information and guidance supplied below and within the Tender documents, this will help with your tender submission. Word count limits apply, any information going over will not be considered. Respond to ALL questions. Additional documents or information not required will be disregarded. Please note timeline with regards to questions and submission dates. All communications, correspondences and clarifications must be sent via the In-tend portal. Do not contact the Service area…Read the full description
Grounds Maintenance - 5 Lots Lot 1 - Ivel Valley (North) Lot 2 - West Mid Beds (North) Lot 3 - Chiltern Vale (South) Lot 4 - Leighton Linslade (South) Lot 5 - Adhoc Works (North and South) Please read and follow the information and guidance supplied below and within the Tender documents, this will help with your tender submission. Word count limits apply, any information going over will not be considered. Respond to ALL questions. Additional documents or information not required will be disregarded. Please note timeline with regards to questions and submission dates. All communications, correspondences and clarifications must be sent via the In-tend portal. Do not contact the Service area for information, please use the correspondence facility Regularly view the Clarification tab for updates or responses to questions received by bidders. Questions asked together with the response, will be made available to all bidders (if not Private and Confidential), this to ensure a fair and consistent approach to all. Avoid uploading your return just prior to closing deadline as you may incur IT issues and we will not accept Tender Returns via e-mail. The Council will provide as much support and information as it can to help guide you through the Tender process. If there is anything you are not sure of or need clarification on, please contact the Procurement lead using the correspondence facility within the In-tend electronic tendering system. Opting In To inform us of your decision to participate and to be able to submit a tender you will be required to Opt In. Opting In will confirm to us of your involvement and your intention to submit a tender return. Opting Out Will confirm that you are no longer interested in submitting a tender return. You will be able to provide a reason as to your decision if you wish. This will cease any system-generated communications. You will be able to opt back in at any point. Target contract commencement date: 1st April 2026 Contract term: 3 Years +1+ 8 months optional

Lots

LotTradeValue
Lot 1
3 August 2026 to 2 August 2029
What this lot covers

Ivel Valley (North)

Grounds maintenance and landscaping£72,200
Lot 2
3 August 2026 to 2 August 2029
What this lot covers

West Mid Beds (North)

Grounds maintenance and landscaping£34,200
Lot 3
3 August 2026 to 2 August 2029
What this lot covers

Chiltern Vale (South)

Grounds maintenance and landscaping£57,000
Lot 4
3 August 2026 to 2 August 2029
What this lot covers

Leighton Linslade (South)

Grounds maintenance and landscaping£26,600
Lot 5
3 August 2026 to 2 August 2029
What this lot covers

Adhoc Works (North & South)

Grounds maintenance and landscaping£10,000

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 032632-2026

About the buyer

Procurements

87

Awards

50

Suppliers it has used most for grounds maintenance

  1. Wootton Parish Council - Provision and Installation of Two New Play Areas

    Wootton Parish CouncilNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestGrounds maintenance and landscaping, Construction

    Closing soon2 days left2 lotsSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £160kestimated
  2. 3 Year Floral Display Contract

    St Ives Town Council (Cambridgeshire)North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestGrounds maintenance and landscaping

    Open14 days leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £40kestimated
  3. Cliffe Park Play Area Refurbishment

    Dronfield Town CouncilNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestGrounds maintenance and landscaping, Construction

    Open16 days leftSuitable for SMEs

    £300kestimated
  4. Arboricultural Services for Peterborough

    Peterborough City CouncilEast of EnglandGrounds maintenance and landscaping

    Open24 days leftSuitable for SMEs

    £5mestimated
  5. Highway Grass Verge and Hedge Cutting, Rights of Way - Seasonal Vegetation cuts, Suds and Watercourse Maintenance

    Bedford Borough CouncilEast of EnglandGrounds maintenance and landscaping, Construction

    Open29 days left4 lots

    £1.84mestimated

From notice 032632-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 10 April 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.