Award

Grounds Maintenance and Play Services

LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

23 Oct 2025 at 09:08

Tender

06 Jan 2025 at 15:36

Planning

19 Dec 2023 at 09:32

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Camden has concluded the tender process for Grounds Maintenance and Play Services, resulting in the awarding of a contract to idverde Limited. This procurement pertains to services across Camden's public green spaces, falling under the industry category of grounds maintenance. The contract, signed on 21st October 2025, will commence on 1st April 2026, with a term of five years and possible extensions for up to an additional three years. This procurement, conducted via a competitive procedure with negotiation, is crucial for maintaining vital public spaces and ensuring safety and aesthetic quality within the region identified by UKI31. The tender phase, concluded in February 2025, was part of a planned review process that began in December 2023, with initial engagement allowing for potential business interest ahead of the contract start date.

For businesses, particularly those engaged in landscaping, horticultural maintenance, and outdoor facility management, this tender represents a substantial growth opportunity. It involves a comprehensive array of services including grass, hedge, and plant maintenance, weed management, and play area upkeep. Additionally, economic entities with a keen understanding of local government contracts could find this contract appealing due to its scale and length, offering prospects for a sustained business relationship with a regional authority. The structured procurement process, employing a selective method, suits businesses with the capacity to navigate competitive and negotiation stages effectively. This complexity also highlights the necessity for experience in delivering high-quality community-focused services to meet rigorous specification requirements.

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Notice Title

Grounds Maintenance and Play Services

Notice Description

Following completion of the tender process, the London Borough of Camden is awarding a contract for Grounds Maintenance and Play Services. The contract is for the provision of grounds maintenance across all of Camden's public green spaces, commencing on 1st April 2026 for a period of five years, including further extension/s up to a total of three years. The contract value set out in this notice is estimated.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Following completion of the tender process, the London Borough of Camden is awarding a contract for Grounds Maintenance and Play Services. The contract is for the provision of grounds maintenance across all of Camden's public green spaces: * Grass and Meadow Maintenance * Hedge Maintenance * Plant Maintenance - Shrubs, Roses, Herbaceous Perennials, Rock Gardens * Weed Management * Play Area Maintenance, Cleaning and Inspections * Park Keepers * Parks Opening and Closing & Security Locking * Fleet and Machinery * Health and Safety Management Full details of the service requirements were set out in the Specification at tender stage.

Renewal: The term of the Contract is expected to be five (5) years, with extension period/s up to a total of three (3) years, commencing on 1st April 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0426b3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067696-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,501,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
26 May 2024Expired
Award Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@camden.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N1C 4AG
Post Town
North London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLI31 Camden and City of London

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
King's Cross
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IDVERDE

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