Tender

Grass Cutting & Grounds Maintenance Contract 25-26

IVYBRIDGE TOWN COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

28 Feb 2025 at 16:24

Tender Notice
TenderAmendment

31 Jan 2025 at 15:45

Tender Notice
Tender

31 Jan 2025 at 15:42

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Ivybridge Town Council has issued a tender for grass cutting and grounds maintenance services, covering roadside verges and various open spaces within the parish. The contract, titled "Grass Cutting & Grounds Maintenance Contract 25-26," will span from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026. Interested contractors must submit their tenders by midnight, Monday 3rd March 2025, following an extension due to previously incorrect information. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, applying an open procedure below the threshold. The industry category for this tender is grounds maintenance services (CPV code 77314000), situated at postcode PL21 0SZ in Ivybridge, England.

Participating in this tender can provide significant opportunities for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance and landscaping. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the contract is structured to be accessible to such firms. This one-year contract offers the potential for consistent work and the chance to establish a relationship with the Ivybridge Town Council, which could lead to further opportunities. Businesses equipped to perform grass cutting and maintain public spaces will find this tender particularly suitable for their services, enabling them to expand their market presence and portfolio.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Grass Cutting & Grounds Maintenance Contract 25-26

Notice Description

We are looking for contractor interest in our grass cutting and grounds maintenance contract, which will run from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026. Closing date is midnight, Monday 3rd March 2025. **PLEASE NOTE, due to incorrect and misleading information originally posted, the deadline for submission of tenders has been extended to midnight of Monday 3rd March 2025** Ivybridge Town Council cuts selected roadside verges on behalf of Devon County Council. The Town Council also owns and operates various open spaces, woodland, leisure and play facilities across the Parish. The Council is looking for a contractor that can fulfil the service and works as outlined in the specification and location maps, for grass cutting of specified verges, and grass cutting and grounds maintenance of our parks and open spaces. The contract is for a one year period, commencing 1st April 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8eb760b1-8ea7-4abf-9bc5-a6efe66227aa
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

CPV Codes

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
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
IVYBRIDGE TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IVYBRIDGE
Postcode
PL21 0SZ
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Hams
Electoral Ward
Ivybridge East
Westminster Constituency
South West Devon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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