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Green Flag Award Scheme

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

07 Aug 2025 at 17:01

Award Notice
Tender

21 Nov 2024 at 11:05

Tender Notice
Planning

23 Nov 2023 at 13:25

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

19 Sep 2023 at 15:43

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Green Flag Award Scheme, conducted by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG), is a significant public procurement initiative aimed at delivering and managing the Green Flag Award Scheme on a concessionary contract basis. This contract, which has now reached the award stage as of 7th August 2025, recognises and benchmarks the quality of public green spaces, both nationally and internationally. The procurement falls under the category of "Other community, social and personal services" as per its CPV classification (98000000). MHCLG has completed the award process, with Keep Britain Tidy, an SME and VCSE, being the chosen supplier. The contract covers multiple locations within the UK and abroad, extending across several countries, and has an estimated revenue of £7,378,078 over an initial five-year period until the end of August 2030, with a possibility of extension.

This opportunity represents a significant avenue for businesses focused on environmental and community services to demonstrate their potential and innovation. With a procurement method classified as a concession contract under CCR 2016, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to participate. The project not only aims to improve the standards and engagement with urban green spaces but also presents a platform for creative and sustainable growth in green space management. Companies with expertise in managing communal areas, improving green space accessibility, and enhancing biodiversity can leverage this contract to expand their business provision both within the UK and other participating countries.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Green Flag Award Scheme

Notice Description

MHCLG require a Supplier to deliver and manage the Green Flag Award Scheme ('the Scheme') on a concessionary contract basis. The Scheme is both a national and international benchmark for quality public green spaces such as parks and community gardens - considered by the green space sector as the annual MOT for green space. It is highly regarded and credited with being a cost-effective way to raise the quality of urban green space and local people's engagement with it. The concessionary value (estimated revenue) of this Contract is PS7,378,078 over the initial 5 year period, however MHCLG make no guarantee as to level of revenue available. MHCLG also reserve the right to extend the term of the Contract by a further 5 years, with the concessionary value of the extension period expected to be commensurate to the initial period. (i.e. total value over 10 years estimated at cPS14M)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-54e86f4d-031f-47d7-a1e0-4e5c8b85ce1b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c50640f3-c31e-4360-a183-db9902c31f08
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Other - Concession Contract in accordance with CCR 2016
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,378,078 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,378,078 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
10 Oct 2023Expired
Award Date
2 May 20251 years ago
Contract Period
2 Jul 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Additional Buyers

DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Postcode Area
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Keep Britain Tidy

Further Information

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