Vigo Parish Council - Grounds Maintenance, Grass Cutting and Tree Works Contract tender, Vigo Parish Council (closes 30 Nov 2026)

In brief

Vigo Parish Council is looking for suppliers for grounds maintenance work (South East).

The estimated value is £396,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 4 years, up to 6 years with extensions, starting 1 April 2027.

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

Bids close at 11:59pm, Monday 30 November 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: 11:59pm, Monday 30 November 2026

How bids are scored

Price 35% · Emergency response, resilience and ability to access Vigo 20% · Experience and relevant track record 15% · Staffing, resources and continuity 15% · Quality and approach to service delivery 10% · Understanding of Vigo and the Contract 5%

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

Competition

Usually high: a median of 8 bids per contract for grounds maintenance contracts in this region (from 138 awards in the last 12 months).

Tender documents

The buyer expects to buy this again around October 2032.

What the notice says

Vigo Parish Council invites tenders from suitably qualified and experienced contractors for the provision of grounds maintenance, grass cutting and tree works within the parish of Vigo, Kent. The contract covers the maintenance of Parish Council owned land and public open spaces, including grass cutting, grassland management, tree and woodland maintenance, shrub and vegetation management, and associated grounds maintenance activities. The contract will be for an initial period of four years, with the option to extend for two further periods of one year each, giving a maximum duration of six years. The successful contractor will be required to provide suitably qualified personnel, appropriate equipment, effective supervision and emergency response arrangements in accordance with the Council's Service Specification. Attendance at a pre-tender site visit is mandatory. Full details of the services, required standards, frequencies, contract conditions and tender evaluation criteria are provided in the tender documentation.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 18 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £396,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in South East?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Can you meet what the notice mentions: Site visit?The tender documents will say exactly what is required.
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 11:59pm, Monday 30 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

1 November 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 103504-2026

About the buyer

Vigo Parish CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

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Awards

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