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LDC and EBC Grounds Maintenance Services

Eastbourne Borough Council

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

ContractAmendment

20 Apr 2026 at 09:59

UK10 - Contract Change Notice
Award

15 Apr 2026 at 16:05

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

13 Dec 2025 at 12:55

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

31 Jul 2025 at 14:23

UK4 - Tender Notice
PlanningUpdate

21 May 2025 at 08:21

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

25 Mar 2025 at 11:57

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Eastbourne Borough Council and Lewes District Council have initiated a procurement process titled "LDC and EBC Grounds Maintenance Services" aimed at securing high-quality maintenance services for parks and green spaces in the UKJ22 region, specifically in Eastbourne and Lewes. This process falls under the public authority - sub-central government's classification and adheres to the legal basis UKPGA 2023/54. Currently, the procurement is at the contract amendment stage to reflect changes due to unforeseen budgetary constraints. Significant dates include an amendment proposal on 20 April 2026, and the commencement of services by Glendale Countryside Limited on 1 April 2026, following the outcomes of an open competitive procurement method.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance, particularly those experienced in services such as grass cutting, shrub maintenance, and environmental site care. The subsequent unified service contract not only optimises operational efficiency but also offers cost benefits, creating opportune conditions for contractors with a proven track record in managing comparable projects. Large scale organisations, much like Glendale Countryside Limited, which can reliably deliver services across expansive areas, and SMEs capable of competing in specialised horticultural services would find this tender well-suited for strategic growth in the UK's horticultural industry sector. The procurement method allows for flexibility in the competitive procedure, accommodating both large and small enterprises aiming to enhance local outdoor spaces.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LDC and EBC Grounds Maintenance Services

Notice Description

Lewes District Council and Eastbourne Borough Council's current Grounds Maintenance Services Contract expires on 31st March 2026. This contract presents an opportunity for experienced contractors to deliver high-quality grounds maintenance services in our beautiful parks and much-loved green spaces. We are seeking committed partners who can help maintain and enhance our outdoor spaces to the highest standards. The services provided by the Bidder will mainly be but not limited to the following: * Annual Bedding Maintenance to include wildflower planting where appropriate * Fine turf maintenance operations * Cleaning of changing rooms and sports pitch maintenance * Grass cutting * Path sweeping * Shrub bed maintenance - including roses and herbaceous borders * Maintenance of nature and environmental sites. * Hedge cutting * Cemetery operations Bidders are expected to be able to deliver everything detailed within the Specification included within the Tender Documents.

Lot Information

Eastbourne Borough Council Grounds Maintenance Service

Renewal: Optional extensions up to a period of 5 years

Lewes District Council Grounds Maintenance Service

Renewal: Optional extensions up to a period of 5 years

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f856
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035462-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK10 - Contract Change Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

77300000 - Horticultural services

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,800,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£19,800,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£21,983,983 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
£21,983,983 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
8 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
9 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Eastbourne Borough Council
Additional Buyers

Lewes District Council

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EASTBOURNE
Postcode
BN21 4UG
Postcode Area
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
Eastbourne
Electoral Ward
Upperton
Westminster Constituency
Eastbourne

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GLENDALE COUNTRYSIDE LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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