Award

Grounds Maintenance Contract

SEAFORD TOWN COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

19 Dec 2025 at 16:55

TenderAmendment

07 Nov 2025 at 15:35

TenderAmendment

07 Nov 2025 at 12:48

TenderAmendment

24 Oct 2025 at 10:33

Tender

10 Oct 2025 at 15:19

Summary of the contracting process

Seaford Town Council conducted an open procurement process for a Grounds Maintenance Contract, inviting tenders for horticultural services within its boundaries. The contract is valued at £850,000 and is divided into three lots: Grounds Maintenance, Verges & Pathways, and Planting & Decorative Displays. This process commenced with the tender published on 10th October 2025. The procurement proceeded through the award stage completed with contracts starting on 1st April 2026 and ending on 31st March 2031. Southern Land Services Ltd was awarded Lot 1, and ID verde Ltd secured Lots 2 and 3, as per the active awards announced on 9th January 2026. Located in Seaford, England, the contact address for the buyer is 37 Church Street, BN25 1HG.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the horticultural industry, particularly SMEs. With a diverse scope covering maintenance, pathway management, and decorative planting, businesses can leverage this contract to expand and showcase service excellence in local government contracts. The tailored lots offer flexibility, enabling entities to bid as per their expertise. The successful bidders who demonstrate high standards and efficiency could not only enhance their reputation but also ensure potential extensions within the contractual period. This tender suits businesses with expertise in comprehensive grounds maintenance and those aiming to establish a strong foothold in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Grounds Maintenance Contract

Notice Description

Seaford Town Council invites tenders for the provision of grounds maintenance services across various sites within the Town Council's boundaries. The aim is to ensure all sites are maintained to a consistently high standard, meeting the requirements detailed in the specification. Contract term: Initial term of three (3) years from the start date, with an extension option. The Council may, at its sole discretion, extend the contract for up to two (2) additional years. Contract Lots: This contract is divided into three Lots. Contractors may bid for one, two, or all three Lots: Lot 1: Grounds Maintenance Lot 2: Verges & Pathways Lot 3: Planting & Decorative Displays Contractors can submit applications: Through this website, or By visiting Seaford Town Council, or By emailing projectsandfacilities@seafordtowncouncil.gov.uk Please ensure you have read and completed the following documents before applying: Invitation to Tender Contract Specification Contract Application Form Confidentiality Agreement Terms and Conditions Pricing Schedule

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ff270e56-d6e5-47f2-8b32-1b68aeb213e1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b41aa0a9-506e-485e-8cf9-0945e99dec10
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services


CPV Codes

77300000 - Horticultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£850,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£787,021 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SEAFORD TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SEAFORD
Postcode
BN25 1HG
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Seaford Central
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

ID VERDE

SOUTHERN LAND SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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