This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

07 Jul 2026 at 14:20

Tender

21 Apr 2026 at 09:25

Planning

06 Mar 2026 at 14:14

PlanningUpdate

06 Mar 2026 at 13:54

Planning

06 Mar 2026 at 13:32

Summary of the contracting process

Leeds City Council, a public authority classified under sub-central government, recently concluded an open procurement process for "Citywide Weed Control" services within the Leeds administrative boundary. The process, using the open procedure procurement method, was intended for weed spraying and control on footways and hard surfaces utilised for foot traffic. The contract was awarded to Languard Limited on 7 July 2026, and it was valued at £1,980,000 gross (£1,650,000 net). The contract period is set to begin on 1 August 2026 and extend through 31 July 2029, with a possible renewal for up to two additional 12-month periods. The procurement status is complete, with the contract having been awarded, and all applications were expected to be completed in six weeks per application cycle.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in environmental management and weed-clearance services, classified under CPV code 77312000. The open procedure allowed multiple businesses to apply, and despite awarding the project to a large supplier, the tender originally encouraged projects suitable for SMEs. It presents a potential for companies aimed at expanding their portfolios through local government contracts, particularly those operating in or near the Leeds region. Businesses with expertise in maintaining public and residential properties can greatly benefit from such contracts, which also promote frequent contact and potentially recurring service opportunities with local government entities like Leeds City Council.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Citywide Weed Control

Notice Description

Leeds City Council is seeking a suitably experienced and qualified contractor to undertake weed spraying and control services to footways and hard surfaced areas used for foot traffic within the Leeds City Council administrative boundary. Works will be on behalf of two distinctive service areas - 1) publicly maintainable highways and surfaces street features managed by the council's Highway Network Management team and 2) various types of footpaths, ginnels, drying areas and hard areas within communal spaces around housing estates, community precincts and sheltered housing complexes managed by Housing Leeds and local Tenant Management Organisations (TMOs), or their successors, who are responsible for management of council housing stock. Each complete city wide application must not take any longer than six weeks to compete.

Planning Information

Please complete the Citywide Weed Control Preliminary Market Engagement form published in the Jaggaer system

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066430
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063755-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

77312000 - Weed-clearance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,650,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,650,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,650,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
20 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-01-06

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEEDS CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 1UR
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE42 Leeds

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LANGUARD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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