Open24 days left · closes 5pm, Monday 7 December 2026

General Maintenance Contract 2027-2030

In brief

Helsby Parish Council is looking for suppliers for grounds maintenance work (North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West).

The estimated value is £45,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 April 2027.

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

Bids close at 5pm, Monday 7 December 2026.

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

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: 11:59pm, Friday 20 November 2026
Bids by: 5pm, Monday 7 December 2026

How bids are scored

Quality and experience 40% · Price 30% · Proximity 20% · Qualifications and accreditations 10%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Usually high: a median of 6 bids per contract for grounds maintenance contracts in this region (from 80 awards in the last 12 months).

Tender documents

Tender documents · PDF

What the notice says

Tenders are invited to provide a general maintenance service in the village of Helsby, Cheshire. This will include safety checks of children's play and outdoor gym equipment, litter picking, bin emptying, planter maintenance, defibrillator checks, weed control and maintenance of benches and noticeboards. Full details are contained in the attached document. Questions should be directed to the Clerk - tel: [phone number removed], or e-mail: clerk@helsbyparishcouncil.gov.uk. Tenders to be received by 5pm on Monday 7 December 2026.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 24 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £45,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Send clarification questions before 11:59pm, Friday 20 November 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before 5pm, Monday 7 December 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

11 November 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 107117-2026

About the buyer

Helsby Parish CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

All tenders and awards from Helsby Parish Council

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From notice 107117-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 11 November 2026. We last checked for changes on 11 November 2026.