--- title: "Grass Cutting" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1502a473-e162-43ed-b2d3-fe2c121482e0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1502a473-e162-43ed-b2d3-fe2c121482e0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1502a473-e162-43ed-b2d3-fe2c121482e0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1502a473-e162-43ed-b2d3-fe2c121482e0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-02-20" --- # Grass Cutting Buyer: NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1502a473-e162-43ed-b2d3-fe2c121482e0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1502a473-e162-43ed-b2d3-fe2c121482e0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1502a473-e162-43ed-b2d3-fe2c121482e0.json) ## Summary The procurement process for grass cutting services, organised by Prudhoe Town Council, spans from April 2026 to March 2029. The council, a body responsible for maintaining nine grassed areas in Prudhoe, is seeking competitive quotations below the threshold for horticultural services. This tender falls under the services category with CPV classification 77300000. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with details published on 20th February 2026 following the acceptance of bids by 4th February 2026. The contract period commences on 1st April 2026. The primary buyer is Northumberland County Council, located in England, with contact available through Shirley Ann Gaut at Prudhoe Town Council. The procurement method involves limited tendering, focused on potential service providers within postal code NE42. This tender presents opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs with expertise in horticultural services, as indicated by the suitability criteria. Businesses equipped with the capability to provide efficient grass cutting services in a consistent and reliable manner over the designated three-year period will find this contract advantageous for growth and establishing long-term relationships with local authorities. Successful engagement in this tender would allow companies like THC Landscapes, an awarded supplier, to expand their footprint in the Prudhoe region, fulfilling both service quality and statutory requirements while securing a stable income over the contract term. ## Notice Prudhoe Town Council is inviting tenders for grass cutting for the three-year period from April 2026 to March 2029. The Town Council is the body responsible for the maintenance of 9 grassed areas, save in respect of any statutory responsibility for grass cutting lying with Northumberland County Council as the Highway Authority. All potential suppliers of these services must submit the completed Form of Tender with all supporting documentation as requested. The assessment criteria are detailed in the tender documents along with the submission date of Wednesday 4th February 2026 for completed tenders. The Contract will commence on 1st April 2026 with the successful contractor being advised during February 2026. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/090064ae-2f50-4d5f-8334-23a510f27ca5 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 4 Feb 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 12 Feb 2026 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £25,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £26,856 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | PRUDHOE | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE42 5AA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland | | Local authority | Northumberland | | Electoral ward | Prudhoe South | | Westminster constituency | Hexham | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | THC LANDSCAPES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77300000 - Horticultural services ## Release History - 20 Feb 2026 at 15:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/090064ae-2f50-4d5f-8334-23a510f27ca5 - 7 Jan 2026 at 12:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd2d1d75-e5a6-48f9-95da-f0f3f7688a70 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/090064ae-2f50-4d5f-8334-23a510f27ca5 20th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd2d1d75-e5a6-48f9-95da-f0f3f7688a70 7th January 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/97261c82-eca7-4f6a-83f4-5ad79fba8957 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c7e961e9-77c5-460e-ba15-9bd9c2563ab2 ## Notice URLs - http://www.prudhoetowncouncil.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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