Closing soon5 days left · closes midday, Monday 5 October 2026

Provision of an Inspection Service in respect of Animal Health and Welfare

In brief

City of York Council is looking for suppliers for grounds maintenance and care work (Yorkshire and the Humber).

The estimated value is £240,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 6 years with extensions, starting 26 November 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Monday 5 October 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Key dates

How bids are scored

Quality 60% · Price 40%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Usually high: a median of 11.5 bids per contract for this buyer (from 6 awards in the last 12 months).

Provision of an Inspection Service in respect of Animal Health and Welfare for City of York Council

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Can you prepare a good bid in 5 days?That is tight, especially for a first bid with this buyer.
Is a contract of about £240,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in Yorkshire and the Humber?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: uk.eu-supply.com.
Send clarification questions before midday, Tuesday 29 September 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Monday 5 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Matched on City of York Council, the type of work and the title; it may be a related contract rather than the same one. Check the notice to be sure.

Procurements

Awards

Closes 2Oct
Wootton Parish Council - Provision and Installation of Two New Play Areas
Wootton Parish CouncilNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestGrounds maintenance and landscaping, Construction
Closing soon2 days left2 lotsSuitable for SMEsSmall contract
£160kestimated
Closes 5Oct
City Wide Application of Weed Spraying
Hull City CouncilYorkshire and the HumberGrounds maintenance and landscaping
Closing soon5 days leftSuitable for SMEs
£300kestimated
Closes 9Oct
Weed control services
City of Bradford Metropolitan District CouncilYorkshire and the HumberGrounds maintenance and landscaping
Open9 days left
£660kestimated
Closes 14Oct
3 Year Floral Display Contract
St Ives Town Council (Cambridgeshire)North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestGrounds maintenance and landscaping
Open14 days leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract
£40kestimated
Closes 16Oct
Cliffe Park Play Area Refurbishment
Dronfield Town CouncilNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestGrounds maintenance and landscaping, Construction
Open16 days leftSuitable for SMEs
£300kestimated

From notice 083572-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 3 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.