Award

Grass Cutting

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Feb 2026 at 15:25

Award Notice
Tender

07 Jan 2026 at 12:26

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for grass cutting services, organised by Prudhoe Town Council, spans from April 2026 to March 2029. The council, a body responsible for maintaining nine grassed areas in Prudhoe, is seeking competitive quotations below the threshold for horticultural services. This tender falls under the services category with CPV classification 77300000. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with details published on 20th February 2026 following the acceptance of bids by 4th February 2026. The contract period commences on 1st April 2026. The primary buyer is Northumberland County Council, located in England, with contact available through Shirley Ann Gaut at Prudhoe Town Council. The procurement method involves limited tendering, focused on potential service providers within postal code NE42.

This tender presents opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs with expertise in horticultural services, as indicated by the suitability criteria. Businesses equipped with the capability to provide efficient grass cutting services in a consistent and reliable manner over the designated three-year period will find this contract advantageous for growth and establishing long-term relationships with local authorities. Successful engagement in this tender would allow companies like THC Landscapes, an awarded supplier, to expand their footprint in the Prudhoe region, fulfilling both service quality and statutory requirements while securing a stable income over the contract term.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Grass Cutting

Notice Description

Prudhoe Town Council is inviting tenders for grass cutting for the three-year period from April 2026 to March 2029. The Town Council is the body responsible for the maintenance of 9 grassed areas, save in respect of any statutory responsibility for grass cutting lying with Northumberland County Council as the Highway Authority. All potential suppliers of these services must submit the completed Form of Tender with all supporting documentation as requested. The assessment criteria are detailed in the tender documents along with the submission date of Wednesday 4th February 2026 for completed tenders. The Contract will commence on 1st April 2026 with the successful contractor being advised during February 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/090064ae-2f50-4d5f-8334-23a510f27ca5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

CPV Codes

77300000 - Horticultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,856 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRUDHOE
Postcode
NE42 5AA
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Prudhoe South
Westminster Constituency
Hexham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THC LANDSCAPES

Further Information

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