Grounds Maintenance Services
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Please email questions and submissions to procurement@christchurch-tc.gov.uk The responses to clarification questions will be on www.christchurch-tc.gov.uk Please include all requested documents with your submission. Tenderers are strongly encouraged to undertake site visits prior to submission .
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This sits in the upper-middle of the Agriculture, Forestry & Horticulture band — a substantial contract for the sector. Based on 3,317 valued Agriculture, Forestry & Horticulture tenders in our corpus.
Christchurch Town Council invites tenders for the provision of grounds maintenance services across its public open spaces and associated assets.
The contract will commence on 1st October 2026 for an initial period of three (3) years, with the option to extend for a further one (1) year at the Council's sole discretion.
The Council seeks to appoint a competent and experienced contractor capable of delivering a safe, reliable, responsive and environmentally responsible grounds management service that: • maintains attractive, accessible and welcoming public spaces; • supports biodiversity and environmental objectives; • maintains assets to agreed standards; • provides value for money; • responds effectively to seasonal requirements; and • complies with all relevant legislation and industry standards.
What the supplier must deliver
The Council seeks to appoint a competent
The Council seeks to appoint a competent and experienced contractor capable of delivering a safe, reliable, responsive and environmentally responsible grounds management service that:.
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What it takes to bid this
Typical UK bid effort for the £100k–£1m band — an estimate, not a quote.
Qualify & bid/no-bid ~10% · SQ / PQQ ~20% · Written response ~55% · Review & presentation ~15%
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- Hold at bidSSIP-family accreditation
- Hold at bidWaste carrier / pesticide / arboricultural certifications as relevant
- Show at bidComparable references / case studies
- Hold at bidFinancial standing (accounts, often ~2× contract value turnover)
- Hold at bidInsurance cover (PL / EL, often PI)
- Show at bidSocial value commitments
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- tender · Open
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- 069081-2026
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