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Award

20 Feb 2026 at 16:37

Tender

28 Oct 2025 at 18:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Northleach with Eastington Town Council has successfully completed its procurement process for grass cutting and grounds maintenance services for the 2026-28 period. The procurement, titled "Grass Cutting & Grounds Maintenance 2026-28," falls under the services category and will be delivered in the UK's South West region, specifically UKK13. This contract, awarded on 21st January 2026, was conducted using an open competition method, below threshold, and encompasses multiple lots, all of which have been concluded. The total gross value is estimated at £55,010, with work scheduled from March 2026 through February 2028, potentially extending to 2029. The buying authority, Northleach with Eastington Town Council, can be reached at clerk@northleach.gov.uk for further inquiries.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance and associated services, such as grass cutting, strimming, hedge trimming, and green waste removal. SME contractors, particularly those with expertise in servicing sports fields, playgrounds, community establishments, and amenity land, will find this contract advantageous given the technical and experiential emphasis detailed in the award criteria. The awarded supplier, GLEBE CONTRACTORS LIMITED, demonstrates SME eligibility and proficiency, showcasing a competitive edge to other businesses aiming to engage in similar local government contracts. The contract allows for renewal, giving businesses an additional opportunity to continue the service once the initial term concludes.

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Notice Title

Grass Cutting & Grounds Maintenance 2026-28

Notice Description

Provision of grass cutting and grounds maintenance services - including grass cutting, strimming, hedge trimming, green waste removal.

Lot Information

King George V Playing Field & Meadow

Grass mowing services of sports pitches, playgrounds and meadow as per the Schedule and Plan.

Renewal: There is an option to extend the contract for a further year at the sole discretion of the council.

Churchyard and Cemetery

Grass mowing services of cemetery and churchyard, as per the Schedule and Plan. Arisings to be collected. Remove and dispose of material from 2x green waste areas annually.

Renewal: There is an option to extend the contract for a further year at the sole discretion of the council.

Westwoods Centre / Ward Road

Grass mowing services of lawns to front and side of community centre building and playground, as per the Schedule and Plan. Trim hedges once per year in winter (see Plan). Chemical control of weeds and moss on hard surfaces including car park, rear patio and pathways.

Renewal: There is an option to extend the contract for a further year at the sole discretion of the council.

Verges & War Memorial

Grass mowing services of highway verges, amenity land, and the War Memorial, as per the Schedule and Plan.

Renewal: There is an option to extend the contract for a further year at the sole discretion of the council.

Grassland

Certain verge areas managed for biodiversity are to be cut and the arisings removed in the second half of July and September.

Renewal: There is an option to extend the contract for a further year at the sole discretion of the council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d5c1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015841-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

77312000 - Weed-clearance services

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

77320000 - Sports fields maintenance services

77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£68,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£68,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£55,010 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Northleach with Eastington Town Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHLEACH
Postcode
GL54 3QJ
Postcode Area
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK13 Gloucestershire CC

Local Authority
Cotswold
Electoral Ward
Northleach
Westminster Constituency
North Cotswolds

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GLEBE CONTRACTORS LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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