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Award

15 Jul 2026 at 14:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Nottinghamshire County Council on behalf of Broxtowe Borough Council involves the provision of grass cutting services at tenanted properties within the Central Area of Broxtowe. This tender falls under the services industry category, specifically classified as "Landscaping work for gardens" (CPV code 45112712), with work to be carried out in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The process has progressed to the award stage as of 15th July 2026, with an earlier tender period ending on 23rd April 2026. An offer has been extended through a restricted procedure to Mark Spouge Ltd to execute the contract, which is valued at £82,595.70 excluding VAT, for an initial contract duration from 8th May 2026 to 31st March 2027, with potential extensions.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in landscaping and maintenance services to expand their operations by securing contracts with local government bodies. While the award for this particular tender has been completed, similar future tenders could allow for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Mark Spouge Ltd, which has been successful in this instance. Businesses able to deliver consistent, high-quality service in the landscaping industry may find such opportunities auspicious for establishing long-term partnerships with councils in the region. The procurement method's selective nature suggests a preference for experienced suppliers capable of fulfilling specific criteria, indicating a competitive yet rewarding field for qualified companies.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Grass Cutting-Tenanted Properties - Central Area

Notice Description

Nottinghamshire County Council of behalf of Broxtowe Borough Council is looking to procure a contractor to carry out Grass Cutting at tenanted properties within the Central Area of the borough of Broxtowe. Initial Contract Length: 11 months, with an option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months, if agreeable by both parties. Estimated Contract Start and End Date 08.05.2026 - 31.03.2027 Estimated Contract Value for the total 3 x 12-month periods is PS82,595.70, excluding VAT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-24600ae7-3da8-4625-95e9-31221662d185
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3c1bc53-e00f-4747-8d31-3cedce512eca
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45112712 - Landscaping work for gardens

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£82,595 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£82,595 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
7 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Postcode
NG2 7QP
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Rushcliffe
Electoral Ward
Trent Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Rushcliffe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MARK SPOUGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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