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23 Jun 2026 at 14:22

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the tender titled "CPU 8440 - Hedge Cutting Service June 26 and October 26," initiated by Nottingham City Council, has reached the award stage. The contract was awarded to J A Kent Services (East Midlands) Ltd on 8th May 2026, with the contract period running from 11th May to 11th November 2026, focusing on construction work within England. This procurement, valued at £105,350, falls under the works category. Nottingham City Council acted as the buyer, managing the procurement from their office at Loxley House, Station Street, Nottingham. The procurement was conducted through a framework agreement specific to hedge cutting services.

This tender presents businesses with the chance to expand into public sector contracts, particularly those skilled in construction work related to landscaping, such as hedge cutting. The procurement process highlighted suitability for SMEs and VCSEs, indicating a focus on supporting smaller enterprises and community-led organisations. Businesses positioned in the East Midlands with capabilities in similar projects could find strategic growth opportunities by engaging in such tenders and building a portfolio of public sector work.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CPU 8440 - Hedge Cutting Service June 26 and October 26

Notice Description

CPU 8440 - Hedge Cutting Service June 26 and October 26, called off from CPU 5293 - Hedge Cutting Service Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2e821533-6a54-4684-b278-1c464243d46c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1478495-10fd-4cd1-bbb5-2bce2c248d45
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£105,350 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£105,350 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
4 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
10 May 2026 - 11 Nov 2026 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
NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 3NG
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)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

J A KENT SERVICES (EAST MIDLANDS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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