Tender

Grass cutting tender - Haxby Town Council

HAXBY TOWN COUNCIL

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Tender

27 Jan 2026 at 09:16

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Haxby Town Council is seeking tenders for a grass cutting contract within the town of Haxby, intended for a duration of three years beginning on 1 April 2026. This procurement process is in the tender stage and falls under the horticultural services industry category, with specific CPV code 77300000. Interested parties should note the deadline for submission is 12 noon on Thursday, 26 February 2026. The location of the work is at YO32 3HT, York, England, within the remit of an open procedure above threshold, ensuring broad competition and transparency.

This contract offers an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in horticultural or grounds maintenance services. The scope of work includes fortnightly grass cuts during the growing season with potential adjustments for football pitch maintenance and additional one-time cuts. Engaging with this tender allows businesses to secure steady work within a local government project and establish a long-term working relationship with a prominent contracting authority, Haxby Town Council, enhancing their portfolio in public sector services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Grass cutting tender - Haxby Town Council

Notice Description

Haxby Town Council invites tenders for the grass cutting in the town of Haxby for three years, commencing on 1 April 2026. Tenders should be sent to the above address. Please mark the envelope with "Grass cutting". Tenders should quote prices (exclusive of VAT) for one cut of each area - as set out in the schedule. The frequency of the cuts is to be fortnightly during the growing season (with some extra cuts for the football pitches) with the last cut being at the end of October or the beginning of November, dependent on weather conditions. This may be varied for special reasons as required by Haxby Town Council. All clippings to be left on the ground. From time to time, additional areas may be designated for a 'once only' cut or as an extension of the schedule. Full details can be obtained by contacting the town clerk: Email: clerk@haxbytowncouncil.gov.uk Council office, Memorial Hall, The Village, Haxby, York, YO32 3HT The deadline for the receipt of tenders is 12 noon on Thursday 26 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/3bf50bf7-2f1b-43fa-b8d7-8097b9ac904a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above 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
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 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
HAXBY TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Alan Draper
Contact Email
clerk@haxbytowncouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01904750378

Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO32 3HT
Post Town
York
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Haxby & Wigginton
Westminster Constituency
York Outer

Further Information

Notice Documents

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