Home Group is looking for experienced contractors for the work, worth £310,000 a year.

Divided into lots by area, the work will include management of parks, grass cutting, weeding, playground maintenance, litter picking and shrub maintenance.

The deadline is 25 September. Contact Paul Dowell, Home Group, 2 Gosforth Parkway, Gosforth Business Park, Newcastle upon Tyne NE12 8ET. Email paul.dowell@homegroup.org.uk or call 01900 811120.