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Wetheral Parish Grass Cutting Contract

WETHERAL PARISH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Jan 2026 at 12:52

Tender

09 Oct 2025 at 10:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Wetheral Parish Grass Cutting Contract, managed by Wetheral Parish Council, involves providing rural grass cutting services across seven villages in the Parish of Wetheral, located in Carlisle, United Kingdom. This procurement, falling under the horticultural services industry category, encompasses cutting village greens, common lands, play areas, and sports fields. The procurement process was conducted through an open competition method below the threshold, culminating in an active contract awarded on 13th January 2026. The contract commenced on 1st April 2026 and is set to conclude by 31st October 2029. Green Team Gardening Services emerged as the supplier, securing a contract worth £32,370 gross.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in horticultural and landscaping services, particularly those with capabilities to maintain large rural and recreational areas. SMEs and businesses with a strong local presence and technical expertise in horticultural services could benefit from similar future opportunities. The procurement method employed allowed for a transparent and competitive environment, where service quality, methodology, and cost-effectiveness were key deciding factors. Companies with a focus on sustainable and efficient landscape management might find this contract type advantageous for long-term growth and community engagement.

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Notice Title

Wetheral Parish Grass Cutting Contract

Notice Description

Provision of rural grass cutting in the Parish of Wetheral, 7 villages, including village greens, common land, play areas and recreational sports fields.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ab66
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002645-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

77300000 - Horticultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£26,975 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Oct 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WETHERAL PARISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sue Tarrant
Contact Email
clerk@wetheralparishcouncil.org.uk
Contact Phone
+441228561687

Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA4 8HE
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Wetheral
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GREEN TEAM GARDENING SERVICES

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