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ITT

SOUTHDOWN HOUSING ASSOCIATION

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Award

16 Feb 2026 at 11:29

Tender

19 Nov 2024 at 14:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Southdown Housing Association, a body governed by public law, is overseeing a procurement process for grounds maintenance services in Sussex, including Brighton. This procurement falls under the category of 'services' and is currently at the tender stage with an active status. The tender, set to close on 15th January 2025, presents an opportunity to provide these services with a contract period from 3rd March 2025 to 29th February 2028, with a potential extension of two years conditional on excellent service delivery. The procurement is being conducted via an open procedure within the grounds maintenance industry and covers locations such as East and West Sussex and Brighton, with electronic submissions facilitated through the myTenders website.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in grounds maintenance services. The anticipated contract value stands at £400,000, making it a lucrative prospect for businesses capable of delivering high-quality service across multiple sites. Suitable businesses would be those with the capability to fulfil electronic ordering and invoicing requirements and adhere to procurement selection criteria, including being incorporated or registered entities within the UK. This open procedure ensures broad competition, fostering opportunities for diverse businesses to secure a role in maintaining vital community amenities.

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Notice Title

ITT

Notice Description

Grounds maintenance services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Grounds maintenance services of sites across Sussex including Brighton

Renewal: 2 year extension on provision of excellent service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04bcec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013758-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£230,400 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2025 - 29 Feb 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Estimated at the 3rd or 5 year anniversary

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHDOWN HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
Will Jeffery
Contact Email
will.jeffery@southdown.org
Contact Phone
+44 7356140467

Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 1JU
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
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove, TLJ22 East Sussex CC, TLJ27 West Sussex (South West), TLJ28 West Sussex (North East)

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOUTHERN LAND SERVICES

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