Tender

Grass Cutting

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

07 Jan 2026 at 12:26

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Prudhoe Town Council has announced a tender for grass cutting services covering a three-year period from April 2026 to March 2029. This procurement process, initiated as a competitive quotation below the threshold, is aimed at maintaining nine grassed areas in Prudhoe, Northumberland. The procurement falls under the horticultural services category, with the intended contract value being £25,000. Key dates include the submission deadline for tenders on 4th February 2026 and the contract commencement on 1st April 2026, with award notifications occurring in February 2026. The town council, located at Spetchells Centre, 58 Front Street, Prudhoe, oversees this tender process.

This tender provides significant business opportunities for entities involved in horticultural services, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The multi-year duration and requirement to manage multiple sites in Prudhoe make this tender ideal for established service providers looking to expand or establish a presence in the Northumberland region. Companies with experience in delivering comprehensive maintenance solutions in the horticultural sector would be well-suited to compete in this procurement, ensuring sustained service delivery and potential for business growth.

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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/dd2d1d75-e5a6-48f9-95da-f0f3f7688a70
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Feb 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Shirley Ann Gaut
Contact Email
clerk@prudhoetowncouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01661 835487

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

Further Information

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