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Grounds Maintenance Contract 2027-2030

Markfield Parish Council · Local authority

In brief

Markfield Parish Council is looking for suppliers for grounds maintenance work (East Midlands).

The estimated value is £105,500 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 midday, Friday 18 December 2026.

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

Can I win this?

Key dates

Bids by
midday, Friday 18 December 2026

How bids are scored

Price 60% · Relevant experience and track record 10% · Staffing, equipment and resources 10% · Proposed approach to service delivery 10% · Health, safety and environmental practices 10%

Price matters most. Expect to compete hard on cost.

Competition

Usually high: a median of 9.5 bids per contract for grounds maintenance contracts in this region (from 70 awards in the last 12 months).

Tender documents

What the notice says

Markfield Parish Council invites tenders from suitably qualified and experienced contractors for the provision of grounds maintenance services across the parish of Markfield, Leicestershire. The contract covers the maintenance of Council grounds, open spaces and recreational areas, in accordance with the Grounds Maintenance Specification, Schedule of Works and accompanying site maps. The contract will commence on 1 April 2027 and end on 31 March 2030, with the option for the Council to extend the contract for up to two additional periods of 12 months each. The full tender documentation includes the Contract Conditions, Specification and Schedule of Works, site maps, Tender Submission Instructions and Evaluation Criteria, and Tender Return Form and Pricing Schedule. Tenders will be evaluated on the basis of 60% price and 40% quality, subject to mandatory compliance requirements. Submission deadline: Friday 18 December 2026 at 12 noon. Completed tenders must be submitted by post or hand delivery in a sealed envelope, clearly marked PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL - GROUNDS MAINTENANCE TENDER 2027-2030, addressed to: Parish Clerk Markfield Parish Council 100 Main Street Markfield Leicestershire LE67 9UU For enquiries regarding the tender, please contact clerk@markfieldparishcouncil.gov.uk.

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How to bid

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  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
  4. Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Friday 18 December 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 107347-2026

About the buyer

Markfield Parish CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

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Awards

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From notice 107347-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 11 November 2026. We last checked for changes on 11 November 2026.