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AT1261 Luton Open Tender for Conservation Grass Cutting and Disposal Service

LUTON COUNCIL

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Award

16 Mar 2026 at 11:14

Tender

03 Jul 2024 at 15:28

Summary of the contracting process

Luton Council has completed the procurement process for AT1261 Luton Open Tender, aimed at providing conservation grass cutting and waste removal services within the Borough of Luton. This contract falls under the industry category of land management services and was executed using an open procedure. Located approximately 30 miles north of London in the UKH21 region, Luton is a growing town with a population of 216,000. The council's contract was awarded to Shaw's of Stopsley, with the contract valued at £501,058, and activities scheduled to run from October 2024 to September 2026. The process reached completion with key dates including the bid opening on 2nd August 2024.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance and conservation services, particularly those capable of adhering to stewardship agreements and handling various conservation areas, including those inaccessible to large machinery. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged, as demonstrated by Shaw's of Stopsley's success in securing the contract. Companies proficient in executing waste recycling, as specified by the council, would find this opportunity advantageous for business growth and enhancing their portfolio. The procurement process emphasises competitiveness in quality and price, creating a competitive landscape for adept suppliers in similar service domains.

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Notice Title

AT1261 Luton Open Tender for Conservation Grass Cutting and Disposal Service

Notice Description

Conservation Grass Cutting and Waste Removal

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047a5b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023407-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

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


CPV Codes

70332100 - Land management services

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£501,058 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LUTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
TLH21 Luton

Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHAW'S OF STOPSLEY

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