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16 Jul 2026 at 12:44

Summary of the contracting process

Nottinghamshire County Council has concluded a selective tendering process under a restricted procedure for the project titled "Hedge Cutting - Outlying - South & Central Areas". This procurement, classified under the landscaping work industry category, aimed to find a service provider for hedge cutting in various areas of the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender was closed with the award status marked as complete on 3rd June 2026, with Clear Grow Ltd secured as the supplier. This project commenced on 17th June 2026, with an initial one-year contract valued at £45,557.10 (excluding VAT), which may extend to 16th June 2028 if mutually agreed, culminating in a potential total value of £82,449.96.

The procurement offers substantial opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), indicated as suitable by the council, to engage with public contracts, potentially enhancing their portfolios within the landscaping sector. Businesses involved in landscaping for parks, gardens, cemeteries, sports grounds, and green areas might find this contract particularly attractive. Given the nature of the procurement method and the structured opportunity for bidding in a competitive environment, SMEs and other entities focused on regional landscaping services stand to gain valuable exposure and business growth by participating in similar tenders in the future, especially in the East Midlands region.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Hedge Cutting - Outlying - South & Central Areas

Notice Description

Nottinghamshire County Council on behalf of Broxtowe Borough Council (the Council) has invited all Providers under Lot 1 and Lot 4 to compete for this opportunity via the Pro contract procurement portal. Suppliers are invited to bid to carry out Hedge Cutting of outlying areas in the South & Central Areas. The Further Competition is divided into 2 Areas, suppliers are invited to bid for one or both Areas. Estimated Contract Start and End Date 17.06.2026 - 16.06.2027 Initial Contract Length: 12 months, with an option to extend for a further 1 x 12 months (17/06/27-16/06/28), if agreeable by both parties. Estimated Contract Value for the total 2 x 12-month periods is PS45,557.10, excluding VAT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-99cc09a5-2d5b-436f-9bc7-b47dab213ada
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe46ac38-a4f7-44c1-8fed-daa980184e36
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45112710 - Landscaping work for green areas

45112711 - Landscaping work for parks

45112712 - Landscaping work for gardens

45112714 - Landscaping work for cemeteries

45112720 - Landscaping work for sports grounds and recreational areas

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£82,449 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£82,449 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
16 Jun 2026 - 16 Jun 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

CLEAR GROW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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