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CBC-1881-Q-SA Enhanced Gardening Service to Housing Inclusion - AWARD

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Central Bedfordshire Council has completed the procurement process for an enhanced gardening service aimed at promoting housing inclusion, appointing MJ Granger Grounds Maintenance as the supplier. The contract, categorised under landscape gardening services (CPV code 71421000), encompasses various international delivery addresses, including the United Kingdom and Europe. The procurement followed a selective and restricted procedure, with the contract period scheduled from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. The tender, valued at £30,829.60 GBP, was officially awarded on 3 March 2026 and published the following day on 4 March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in landscape gardening services to expand their portfolio by partnering with local councils on public service contracts. While the procurement method emphasised selective criteria and restricted procedures, it demonstrates the potential for growth in the horticultural sector, particularly for companies capable of delivering specialised services on a broad geographic scale. Organisations adept in maintaining and enhancing garden spaces could leverage this contract to showcase their expertise and seek further collaborations within the public sector.

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Notice Title

CBC-1881-Q-SA Enhanced Gardening Service to Housing Inclusion - AWARD

Notice Description

Central Bedfordshire Council has appointed MJ Granger Grounds Maintenance to carry out Enhanced Gardening Service to Housing Inclusion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f8575a09-680c-44c1-b566-ba732a668437
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdd5d3b3-a1a4-45bd-8a0e-681477166f72
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71421000 - Landscape gardening services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,829 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,829 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFORD
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

M J GRANGER GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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