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title: "AT1261 Luton Open Tender for Conservation Grass Cutting and Disposal Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-047a5b"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-03-16"
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# AT1261 Luton Open Tender for Conservation Grass Cutting and Disposal Service

Buyer: LUTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047a5b

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## Summary

Luton Council has completed the procurement process for AT1261 Luton Open Tender, aimed at providing conservation grass cutting and waste removal services within the Borough of Luton. This contract falls under the industry category of land management services and was executed using an open procedure. Located approximately 30 miles north of London in the UKH21 region, Luton is a growing town with a population of 216,000. The council's contract was awarded to Shaw's of Stopsley, with the contract valued at £501,058, and activities scheduled to run from October 2024 to September 2026. The process reached completion with key dates including the bid opening on 2nd August 2024.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance and conservation services, particularly those capable of adhering to stewardship agreements and handling various conservation areas, including those inaccessible to large machinery. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged, as demonstrated by Shaw's of Stopsley's success in securing the contract. Companies proficient in executing waste recycling, as specified by the council, would find this opportunity advantageous for business growth and enhancing their portfolio. The procurement process emphasises competitiveness in quality and price, creating a competitive landscape for adept suppliers in similar service domains.

## Notice

Conservation Grass Cutting and Waste Removal

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023407-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £480,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £501,058 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LUTON COUNCIL |
| Locality | LUTON |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU1 2BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire |
| Delivery location | TLH21 Luton |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SHAW'S OF STOPSLEY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 70 - Real estate services
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 70332100 - Land management services
- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2026 at 11:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023407-2026
- 3 Jul 2024 at 15:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020344-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.luton.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/

## Provenance

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