How to win: Grounds Maintenance Services

About this contract

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.

How to win contracts like this

• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — Christchurch Town Council scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓At £171,040, expect quality and social value to carry a large share of the score — price alone rarely wins services work.
• ✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar services contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
• ✓Start early: it closes 31 August 2026 and a strong bid takes iteration.

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