Planning

Grounds Maintenance (HM5)

SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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05 Jun 2025 at 15:45

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05 Jun 2025 at 15:29

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26 May 2025 at 16:05

Planning

26 May 2025 at 15:42

Summary of the contracting process

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council is planning a public procurement process under the title "Grounds Maintenance (HM5)", focused on maintaining highway grassed areas and urban green spaces. This contract involves services such as mowing, litter removal, plant bedding, hedge trimming, and wildflower management. The procurement falls within the industry category of grounds maintenance services, covering the region of UKD73 in the United Kingdom. The process is currently at the planning stage, with future notices expected by 1st October 2025. The open procedure method will be used, compatible with above-threshold requirements, with a planned contract period from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2031, potentially extendable until 2036. The procurement is backed by multiple funding streams, including highway revenue budgets and regional transport settlements.

This procurement opportunity presents considerable potential for businesses in the grounds maintenance sector to expand their operations. Companies with expertise in sustainable urban development, horticultural services, and environmental management will find this tender particularly suitable. Engaging in such a substantial contract over an extended period can enhance a business's portfolio and establish long-term partnerships with public sector authorities. The open procedure procurement method ensures that a wide range of companies have the chance to compete, fostering diverse business growth and innovation within the industry.

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Notice Title

Grounds Maintenance (HM5)

Notice Description

This contract is for the mowing of highway grassed areas, including the removal of any litter and detritus. It will also include plant bedding and maintenance, hedge trimming and wildflower and urban green strategy management. The works will be delivered through a combination of highway revenue budgets , City Region Sustainable Transport Settlements, and other external funding streams.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052658
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030384-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cdp@sefton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 7AE
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
TLD73 Sefton

Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Linacre
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Further Information

Notice Documents

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