Ilkley’s Darwin Gardens Trust invites tenders for maintenance contract

Experienced grounds maintenance contractors are invited to tender for a new contract to help keep one of Ilkley’s valued green spaces looking its best.

The Darwin Gardens Millennium Green Trust is inviting tenders from suitably experienced contractors to provide grounds maintenance services at Darwin Gardens, Ilkley, for the 2027–2028 contract period.

The Trust is seeking a reliable, proactive and responsive contractor who can help maintain the gardens to a consistently high standard throughout the year, ensuring that public spaces and key facilities remain safe, accessible and welcoming for visitors.

The successful contractor will be expected to undertake regular maintenance visits, attending the site twice a month between April and November, and once a month between December and March. They will also be responsible for carrying out the maintenance tasks outlined in the Invitation to Tender, together with any additional work required or agreed with the Trust.

As part of the contract, the contractor will provide a monthly maintenance report alongside their invoice, detailing the work completed during the preceding month.

Tender documents are available from the Contracts and Tenders section of Ilkley Town Council’s website or by contacting the Deputy Clerk directly; deputyclerk@ilkleytowncouncil.gov.uk

The deadline for receipt of tender submissions is 12 noon on Friday 11 December 2026.