--- title: "Grass Cutting & Grounds Maintenance 2026-2028" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06034a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06034a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06034a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06034a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "IVYBRIDGE TOWN COUNCIL" published: "2026-06-25" --- # Grass Cutting & Grounds Maintenance 2026-2028 Buyer: IVYBRIDGE TOWN COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06034a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06034a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06034a.json) ## Summary The procurement process conducted by Ivybridge Town Council involved an open competition for a contract titled "Grass Cutting & Grounds Maintenance 2026-2028." This contract falls under the category of grounds maintenance services within the public services industry, specifically targeting the maintenance of public open spaces and selected highway grass verges in Ivybridge, United Kingdom. The procurement process has advanced through the tender and award stages, with the contract now actively awarded as of 1st April 2026. The duration of this contract runs until 31st March 2028, with Ivybridge Town Council acting as the buyer, demonstrating its typical public authority role within the sub-central government context. The procurement method utilised was below threshold open competition, ensuring a broad range of bidders could participate. This contract can provide substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in grounds maintenance services. The successful bidder, Arborcure Ltd, is an SME located in Lee Moor, Plymouth, indicating that comparable businesses with knowledge in grounds maintenance and related environmental services could compete effectively for similar tenders. Such businesses that possess relevant experience, robust health and safety policies, and demonstrate social value would be well-suited for these types of public sector contracts. With a contract value of approximately £50,000, there is a significant opportunity for SMEs to expand their portfolio and showcase their capabilities at a regional level. ## Notice Grass cutting and grounds maintenance of Ivybridge Town Council owned and managed public open spaces, and selected highway grass verges on behalf of Devon County Council ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059690-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 2 Mar 2026 | | Contract period | 7 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £30,000 | | Lots value | £30,000 | | Awards value | £42,497 | | Contracts value | £42,497 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | IVYBRIDGE TOWN COUNCIL | | Locality | IVYBRIDGE | | Post town | Plymouth | | Postcode | PL21 0SZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon | | ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC | | Local authority | South Hams | | Electoral ward | Ivybridge East | | Westminster constituency | South West Devon | | 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) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ARBORCURE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services ## Release History - 25 Jun 2026 at 09:04 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059690-2026 - 8 May 2026 at 15:29 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042706-2026 - 9 Jan 2026 at 17:37 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002066-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059690-2026 25th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042706-2026 8th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002066-2026 9th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-10112 Covering letter includes submission requirements and deadline - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-10113 Invitation to Tender (including Contract Specification) - Grass Cutting & Grounds Maintenance Contract 2026 - 2027 ITC - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-10114 Form of Tender - Grass Cutting & Grounds Maintenance Contract 2026 - 2028 ITC - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-10115 Map showing whole town grass cutting & grounds maintenance requirements - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-10116 Ivybridge Town Council map & locations - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-10117 Map - Ivybridge Town Council owned park - Filham Park - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-10118 Map - Ivybridge Town Council park - MacAndrews Field - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-10119 Map - Ivybridge Town Council park - Victoria Park - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-10120 Map - new area added to verge cutting - Langham Levels - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-10121 Map - new area added to verge cutting - Cole Lane roundabout verge ## Notice URLs - http://www.arborcure.co.uk - http://www.ivybridge.gov.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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