Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13be1-8dbe-7386-9f7e-1048e40cb505/grounds-maintenance-services-for-rushden-higham-ferrers-irthlingborough-town closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Grounds Maintenance services for Rushden, Higham Ferrers & Irthlingborough Town Councils [Rushden Town Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/rushden-town-council) Estimated value £3,500,000 Published 24 Jun 2026 Deadline Closed 14 Jul 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender ### Grounds Maintenance Tender Information - 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 - Title of Contract Grounds Maintenance Services for Rushden, Higham Ferrers & Irthlingborough Town Councils. - Reference Number ### RTC GM 2026 - 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 - Contract Type ### Services - Contract Duration 5 years, with an optional 2 year extension (5 + 2) ### Contract commencement: 1st November 2026 - Estimated Contract Value £3,000,000 - £4,000,000 (full term including extension) - Procurement Procedure Open Procedure under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. - 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 - How to Obtain Tender Documents Tender documents, specifications, maps, and submission instructions are available upon request from the Contracting Authority Rushden Town Council. - Deadline for Submission 12:00 noon, 14 July 2026 - Tender Submission Format Electronic submission only. Required components: - Completed Form of Tender - Pricing schedule - Method statements - Compliance documents - Award Criteria - Quality: 60% - Price: 40% Quality criteria include: - Service delivery methodology - Environmental approach - Responsiveness and communication - Innovation and efficiency - Social value commitments - Additional Information Site visits available on request. Clarification questions must be submitted by 3 July 2026. - Publication This notice will be published on: - Find a Tender - Rushden Town Council website Read full description ## CPV classification Planting and maintenance services of green areas Sports fields maintenance services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-06b543-2026-06-24T13:56:54+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-06b543-2026-06-24T13:56:54+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. 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