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title: "Grounds Maintenance Duncombe and Burnholme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069426"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CITY OF YORK COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-08"
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# Grounds Maintenance Duncombe and Burnholme

Buyer: CITY OF YORK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069426

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042274-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 25 May 2026 - 26 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £84,353 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CITY OF YORK COUNCIL |
| Locality | YORK |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO1 6GA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE21 York |
| Local authority | York |
| Electoral ward | Micklegate |
| Westminster constituency | York Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASHLEA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 8 May 2026 at 08:28 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042274-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042274-2026
  8th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ashlea-landscaping.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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