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Opportunity overview
Grounds Maintenance Contract 2027-2032 SOUTH ROAD
The Council is responsible for a number of public open spaces and parks within the town and is committed to ensuring that these areas are maintained to a clean, tidy and high standard for the benefit of residents and visitors.
These green spaces are an important part of the town's community infrastructure, contributing to health, wellbeing and visual amenity.
The contract for South Road will include, but not be limited to, edging, grass cutting, weeding, planting of trees, shrubs and seasonal bedding, pruning, small tree works, sports pitch maintenance and any other grounds maintenance tasks as required.
In accordance with the Council's procurement obligations, details of open invitations to tender for contracts for goods and services exceeding £25,000, together with any resulting contracts, commissioned activity, purchase orders, framework agreements and other legally enforceable agreements above that threshold, will be published on the Hythe Town Council website and the Government's Contracts Finder website.
Regulatory and Procurement Requirements
This tender process forms part of Hythe Town Council's formal procurement arrangements for substantial works and services. Where the estimated contract value exceeds £25,000 net of VAT, the Council will comply with the relevant provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and the Local Government Act 1972, including publication requirements.
Submission of Tenders
Tender specifications and accompanying documentation will be provided to interested contractors on request. Please contact the Town Clerk in the first instance to obtain the full tender pack.
All sealed tenders must be received by post no later than 5.00 pm on 31 December 2026 and addressed to:
The Town Clerk
Town Council Offices
Oaklands
Stade Street
Hythe
Kent
CT21 6BG
The Council will notify all tenderers of the outcome in writing by 15 January 2027.
Interviews with shortlisted contractors are expected to be held during the week commencing 25 January 2027.
Classification
CPV77000000 — Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
CPV92000000 — Recreational, cultural and sporting services
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Scope, procedure and submissions
Id
GMS 2027/32
Published
12 Oct 2026, 16:25
Status
active
Procurement Method
limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Main Procurement Category
services
Classification
Scheme
CPV
Id
77000000
Description
Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
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PROCURAAXIS ANALYSIS
ProcuraAxis Analysis
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ANALYSIS PREVIEW
Opportunity intelligence at a glance
Hythe Town Council is seeking a contractor for 2027–2032 grounds maintenance at South Road, including grass cutting, edging, weeding, planting, pruning, small tree works and sports-pitch maintenance. Tender documents are available on request from the Town Clerk; sealed postal tenders are due by 5:00 pm on 31 December 2026.
Who this may suit
Potential fit for grounds-maintenance, landscaping, arboricultural and sports-pitch contractors able to deliver a five-year local authority service contract.
Key points identified
Tender submission methodSealed tender submitted by post to the Town Clerk, Town Council Offices, Oaklands, Stade Street, Hythe, Kent, CT21 6BG.Evidence: “All sealed tenders must be received by post no later than 5.00 pm on 31 December 2026” and the postal address is provided.
Tender documentationInterested contractors must request the tender specification and accompanying documents from the Town Clerk.Evidence: “Tender specifications and accompanying documentation will be provided to interested contractors on request. Please contact the Town Clerk in the first instance to obtain the full tender pack.”
Service scopeProvide grounds maintenance including edging, grass cutting, weeding, planting, pruning, small tree works and sports-pitch maintenance.Evidence: The description lists these activities as included in the South Road contract.
93% approved-analysis confidence6 supplier criteria identified3 risks or unknowns
ProcuraAxis structures information found in published procurement records, checks the result for consistency and publishes only approved analysis. Confidence describes the completeness and consistency of the available source information; it is not a guarantee of eligibility or contract award.
Hythe Town Council is seeking a contractor for 2027–2032 grounds maintenance at South Road, including grass cutting, edging, weeding, planting, pruning, small tree works and sports-pitch maintenance. Tender documents are available on request from the Town Clerk; sealed postal tenders are due by 5:00 pm on 31 December 2026.
Who this may suit
Potential fit for grounds-maintenance, landscaping, arboricultural and sports-pitch contractors able to deliver a five-year local authority service contract.
Key deliverables
Grass cutting, edging and weeding
Planting of trees, shrubs and seasonal bedding
Pruning and small tree works
Sports-pitch maintenance
Other grounds-maintenance tasks as required
SUPPLIER REQUIREMENTS
6 criteria identified
Tender submission method
99% confidence
Sealed tender submitted by post to the Town Clerk, Town Council Offices, Oaklands, Stade Street, Hythe, Kent, CT21 6BG.
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“All sealed tenders must be received by post no later than 5.00 pm on 31 December 2026” and the postal address is provided.
Tender documentation
99% confidence
Interested contractors must request the tender specification and accompanying documents from the Town Clerk.
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“Tender specifications and accompanying documentation will be provided to interested contractors on request. Please contact the Town Clerk in the first instance to obtain the full tender pack.”
Service scope
98% confidence
Provide grounds maintenance including edging, grass cutting, weeding, planting, pruning, small tree works and sports-pitch maintenance.
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The description lists these activities as included in the South Road contract.
SME suitability
98% confidence
Marked suitable for SMEs.
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Source field: suitable_for_sme = 1.
VCSE suitability
98% confidence
Marked suitable for VCSEs.
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Source field: suitable_for_vcse = 1.
Other supplier eligibility criteria
97% confidence
Unknown; obtain the tender pack.
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No specific financial, technical, insurance, workforce or certification criteria are stated in the supplied notice text.
COMMERCIAL AND DELIVERY
Contract intelligence
Commercial
Estimated maximum value
98% confidence
£57,000.
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Source field: value_max = 57000 GBP.
Contract term
98% confidence
1 April 2027 to 31 March 2032.
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Source fields: contract_start_at 2027-04-01 and contract_end_at 2032-03-31.
Pricing and payment terms
96% confidence
Unknown; obtain the tender pack.
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No pricing schedule, payment terms or VAT treatment for the stated contract value are supplied.
Delivery
Delivery location
89% confidence
CT21 6AR; the described contract location is South Road in Hythe.
“The Council will notify all tenderers of the outcome in writing by 15 January 2027.”
Expected shortlisted-contractor interviews
98% confidence
Week commencing 25 January 2027.
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“Interviews with shortlisted contractors are expected to be held during the week commencing 25 January 2027.”
RISKS AND UNKNOWNS
Points requiring attention
Procedure and threshold metadata inconsistency
96% confidence
The source metadata labels the procedure as “limited” and “Competitive quotation (below threshold”, while the notice text says the Council will comply with relevant Public Contracts Regulations 2015 provisions where estimated value exceeds £25,000 net of VAT. The source also records a £57,000 maximum value. Suppliers should confirm the applicable procedure and tender rules in the tender pack.
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Metadata: procurement_method = limited; procurement_method_details = “Competitive quotation (below threshold)”; value_max = £57,000. Notice text refers to estimated values exceeding £25,000 net of VAT and relevant regulations.
Incomplete scope and contractual terms
98% confidence
Service frequencies, quality standards, site schedules, performance measures, pricing format, insurance requirements and payment terms are unknown pending the tender pack.
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The notice gives a non-exhaustive task list and states that tender specifications and accompanying documentation are available on request.
Tender delivery risk
99% confidence
The tender must be received by post by the deadline; suppliers should allow adequate postal time and follow the tender-pack instructions.
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“All sealed tenders must be received by post no later than 5.00 pm on 31 December 2026.”
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