Open20 days left · closes midday, Thursday 3 December 2026

Grounds Maintenance Contract 2027-2031

Penrith Town Council · Local authority

In brief

Penrith Town Council is looking for suppliers for grounds maintenance work (North West).

The estimated value is £25,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 4 years, starting 1 March 2027.

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

Bids close at midday, Thursday 3 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: 3pm, Friday 20 November 2026
Bids by: midday, Thursday 3 December 2026

Competition

Usually high: a median of 8 bids per contract for grounds maintenance contracts in this region (from 77 awards in the last 12 months).

Tender documents

Tender documents

What the notice says

Penrith Town Council are seeking tenders from qualified and experienced contractors to undertake grass cutting, hedge cutting, strimming, litter collection, weed spraying, minor tree works (termed Grounds Maintenance) services within the Penrith Parish.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 20 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £25,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in North 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 3pm, Friday 20 November 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Thursday 3 December 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

20 October 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 099114-2026

About the buyer

Penrith Town CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

All tenders and awards from Penrith Town Council

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From notice 099114-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 20 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 20 October 2026.