Tender

Grass Cutting & Grounds Maintenance Contract 1st April 2026 - 31st March 2028

IVYBRIDGE TOWN COUNCIL

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Tender

09 Jan 2026 at 17:37

Summary of the contracting process

Ivybridge Town Council has initiated a tender process for the "Grass Cutting & Grounds Maintenance Contract" covering the period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028. This procurement exercise aims to appoint a contractor to manage and maintain various open spaces, woodlands, and play facilities in Ivybridge, as well as undertake roadside verge cutting for Devon County Council. The contract, estimated at a gross value of £30,000, falls under the services category with a focus on grounds maintenance. The procurement is conducted through an open competition below the threshold level. Interested parties must submit tenders by 16th February 2026, with submission guidelines requiring both electronic and hard copies to be delivered to Ivybridge Town Council at specified contact points.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the grounds maintenance industry, particularly those with experience and competence in handling contracts entailing grass cutting and grounds maintenance services. Companies that emphasise quality service delivery, possess reliable work-related qualifications, and demonstrate social and environmental value are well-positioned to compete. SMEs with the required insurance coverage and references could also leverage this tender to grow their business within Ivybridge and its surrounding regions. This contract not only promises a stable service tenure but also allows firms to strengthen their portfolio through collaboration with a public authority, enhancing their market position and credibility.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Grass Cutting & Grounds Maintenance Contract 1st April 2026 - 31st March 2028

Notice Description

Ivybridge Town Council owns, manages or maintains a range of open spaces, woodland, leisure and play facilities across the Parish of Ivybridge, either directly or through maintenance agreements with third parties. The Town Council also undertakes the cutting of selected roadside verges on behalf of Devon County Council. Existing contractual arrangements are due to conclude and, as a result, the Town Council is undertaking a formal procurement exercise to appoint a contractor to deliver these services under a new contract. The purpose of this tender is to appoint a suitably experienced and competent contractor to carry out grass cutting and grounds maintenance works in accordance with the requirements set out in the Invitation to Tender (including the Contract Specification) and associated documents. The successful tenderer will be responsible for delivering the services to the standards, frequencies and locations detailed therein. The contract period is 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028 (two-year contract)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06034a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002066-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
IVYBRIDGE TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
K Elliott-Turner
Contact Email
townhall@ivybridge.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01752 893815

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
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
South Hams
Electoral Ward
Ivybridge East
Westminster Constituency
South West Devon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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