Planning

Rural Grass, Hedge and Grip Cutting Services 2027

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

16 May 2025 at 10:33

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for "Rural Grass, Hedge and Grip Cutting Services 2027". This upcoming tender focuses on grounds maintenance services across various roads in Leicestershire, United Kingdom. The procurement is classified within the services category, specifically targeting rural grass, hedge, and grip cutting. The initial contract period is planned from 1st October 2027 to 30th September 2030, with a possible extension until September 2032. Relevant obligations and processes are laid out under the UKPGA 2023/54 legal basis. Businesses interested should note the release of more detailed information by 1st April 2027.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in grounds maintenance services. With a focus on a broad selection of road types within Leicestershire, the contract could provide a steady stream of work for companies proficient in visibility cuts and seasonal maintenance services. SMEs with the necessary qualifications and the capability to handle the outlined scope of work, particularly those with experience in rural grass and hedge cutting, would be well-suited to compete for this tender, thereby enhancing their portfolio and regional presence.

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Notice Title

Rural Grass, Hedge and Grip Cutting Services 2027

Notice Description

Suitably qualified supplier(s) to provide rural grass, hedge and grip cutting services in Leicestershire on A, B, C, D & Unclassified roads and high speed roads. Rural grass cutting, includes a combination of visibility cuts, single swathe cuts and full width cuts to highway verges and central reserves undertaken at least three times per year between April and October. Hedge cutting undertaken between November and the end of February once per year Grip cutting undertaken between October and March once per year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051596
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022134-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 20272 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2027 - 30 Sep 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
htscommercialsupport@leics.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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