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Grounds Maintenance Duncombe and Burnholme

CITY OF YORK COUNCIL

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08 May 2026 at 08:28

Summary of the contracting process

The City of York Council has awarded a contract for "Grounds Maintenance Duncombe and Burnholme" under its procurement process. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded to ASHLEA LIMITED, a supplier based in Lancashire. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically grounds maintenance services, and operates within the UKE21 region in the United Kingdom. The process used was a limited competition method, indicating a below-threshold procurement. The contract was signed on 7th May 2026, with services commencing on 26th May 2026 and concluding on 26th May 2028. The total contract value exceeds £100,000, with distinct allocations for maintenance services at both Burnholme and Duncombe.

This tender offers lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance and landscaping services, particularly those possessing expertise in public sector contracts. Such contracts could significantly benefit small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking to expand their portfolio by showcasing their capabilities in delivering high-quality maintenance services for local government institutions. Suppliers capable of maintaining adherence to public authority standards while providing efficient logistical support in the specified regions will find this opportunity advantageous for business growth. ASHLEA LIMITED's successful bid exemplifies the potential for SMEs to secure public contracts through a strategic competitive approach.

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Notice Title

Grounds Maintenance Duncombe and Burnholme

Notice Description

City of York Council are seeking a contractor to deliver the 'Grounds Maintenance Duncombe and Burnholme' contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069426
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042274-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£84,353 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
25 May 2026 - 26 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF YORK COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 6GA
Post Town
York
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Micklegate
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASHLEA

Further Information

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