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Grounds Maintenance services for Rushden, Higham Ferrers & Irthlingborough Town Councils

Rushden Town Council · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 27 Sept 2026, 17:37.

Opportunity overview

Grounds Maintenance Tender Information 1. Contracting Authority Rushden Town Council Rushden Hall, Hall Park, Rushden, Northamptonshire NN10 9NG On behalf of: • Rushden Town Council • Higham Ferrers Town Council • Irthlingborough Town Council Contact: Paul Wilcox or Vivienne Prodger Email: contracts@rushdentowncouncil.gov.uk 2. Title of Contract Grounds Maintenance Services for Rushden, Higham Ferrers & Irthlingborough Town Councils. 3. Reference Number RTC GM 2026 4. Short Description of the Contract Rushden Town Council invites suitably qualified and experienced contractors to tender for the provision of comprehensive grounds maintenance services across the three towns. The contract covers (but is not limited to): • Grass cutting - amenity areas, parks, verges, cemeteries • Hedge and shrub maintenance - trimming, shaping, seasonal works • Weed control - hard surfaces, planted areas, chemical and non chemical options • Litter collection - open spaces, parks, high use areas • Sports pitch maintenance - marking, mowing, seasonal preparation • Cemetery grounds care - respectful upkeep, memorial safety awareness • Grave digging - preparation of graves, backfilling, reinstatement, compliance with burial regulations • Tree works (basic) - low level pruning, safety reporting • Seasonal tasks - leaf clearance, planting support, winter preparation 5. Contract Type Services 6. Contract Duration 5 years, with an optional 2 year extension (5 + 2) Contract commencement: 1st November 2026 7. Estimated Contract Value £3,000,000 - £4,000,000 (full term including extension) 8. Procurement Procedure Open Procedure under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. 9. Conditions for Participation Tenderers must provide: • Evidence of relevant experience • Health & Safety documentation (including RAMS) • Environmental policy • Insurance certificates (Public Liability £10m; Employers' Liability £5m) • Quality assurance processes • Pricing schedule and method statements 10. How to Obtain Tender Documents Tender documents, specifications, maps, and submission instructions are available upon request from the Contracting Authority Rushden Town Council. 11. Deadline for Submission 12:00 noon, 14 July 2026 12. Tender Submission Format Electronic submission only. Required components: • Completed Form of Tender • Pricing schedule • Method statements • Compliance documents 13. Award Criteria • Quality: 60% • Price: 40% Quality criteria include: • Service delivery methodology • Environmental approach • Responsiveness and communication • Innovation and efficiency • Social value commitments 14. Additional Information Site visits available on request. Clarification questions must be submitted by 3 July 2026. 15. Publication This notice will be published on: • Find a Tender • Rushden Town Council website

Classification

  • CPV77310000 — Planting and maintenance services of green areas
  • CPV77320000 — Sports fields maintenance services

Lots

  • Lot 1£3.5m

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
RTC GM 2026
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes
How to submit
www.rushdentowncouncil.gov.uk Tenders may be submitted to contracts@rushdentowncouncil.gov.uk please ensure to request a delivery and read receipt.

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Tender Period

Ends
14 Jul 2026, 12:00

Enquiry period

Ends
3 Jul 2026, 12:00

Expected award period

Ends
25 Aug 2026, 23:59

Amendments

Entry 1
Description
An additional document has been added to enable tenderers to use Excel rather than word if they wish to when completing Bill 4 the detailed site schedules, either document will be excepted
Id
059446-2026

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
4,200,000
Amount
3,500,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
cost
Name
Cost

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Nov 2026, 00:00
Ends
31 Oct 2031, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 Oct 2033, 23:59

Renewal

Description
The contract is a five year contract with an additional two year extension.

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
77310000
Description
Planting and maintenance services of green areas
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
77320000
Description
Sports fields maintenance services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKF2
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Entry 2
Id
L-1
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Url
www.rushdentowncouncil.gov.uk/tenders-and-contracts
Entry 3
Id
L-2
Document Type
technicalSpecifications
Url
www.rushdentowncouncil.gov.uk/tenders-and-contracts
Entry 4
Id
A-17763
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Format
application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document
Entry 5
Id
A-17766
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Format
application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document
Entry 6
Id
A-17767
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Format
application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document
Entry 7
Id
A-17768
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Format
application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document
Entry 8
Id
A-17769
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Format
application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet
Entry 9
Id
A-17770
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Format
application/msword
Entry 10
Id
A-17772
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Format
application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document
Entry 11
Id
A-17773
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Format
application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document
Entry 12
Id
A-17774
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Format
application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document
Entry 13
Id
A-17775
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Format
application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document
Entry 14
Id
A-17781
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Format
application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document
Entry 15
Id
A-18160
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Format
application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document
Entry 16
Id
A-18161
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Format
application/msword
Entry 17
Id
A-18186
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Format
application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet
Entry 18
Id
059446-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
24 Jun 2026, 13:56
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Rushden Town Council
Id
GB-PPON-PRLW-7484-GBXV

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PRLW-7484-GBXV

Address

Street Address
Rushden Hall, Hall Park
Locality
Rushden,
Postal Code
NN10 9NG
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKF25

Contact

Name
Vivienne Prodger & Paul Wilcox
Telephone
01933 316216

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Rushden, · UKF25 · NN10 9NG · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKF2 · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

3 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

3 VERSIONS
  1. 056307-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
  2. 059198-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
  3. 059446-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·