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

IVYBRIDGE TOWN COUNCIL

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Award

08 May 2026 at 15:29

Tender

09 Jan 2026 at 17:37

Summary of the contracting process

Ivybridge Town Council, a sub-central government authority in the United Kingdom, has recently completed the procurement process for a Grass Cutting and Grounds Maintenance contract. This contract covers maintenance of parks, open spaces, and some roadside verges in Ivybridge, managed on behalf of Devon County Council. The contract, starting on 1st April 2026 and ending on 31st March 2028, was awarded on 2nd March 2026 to Arborcure Ltd, an SME based in Lee Moor, Plymouth. The procurement was conducted as an open competition below the threshold, and the contract is valued at £50,996.96 gross. The tender process began on 9th January 2026, with the submission deadline on 16th February 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in grounds maintenance services to grow and establish a strong relationship with local government. Small and medium-sized enterprises, particularly those with experience in maintaining open spaces and managing roadside verge cutting, are well-positioned to benefit. Competing successfully in tenders like this can provide valuable contracts that enhance a company’s portfolio and reinforce their standing in the public procurement market. Additionally, businesses offering innovative approaches to social value and environmental sustainability are likely to stand out, increasing their chances in future evaluations.

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Notice Title

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

Notice Description

Grass cutting and grounds maintenance of Ivybridge Town Council owned/managed parks and open spaces, including cutting of selected roadside verges on behalf of Devon County Council. Contract is for a 2 year period

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06034a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042706-2026
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

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£42,497 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
7 May 2026 - 31 Mar 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
IVYBRIDGE TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARBORCURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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