Award

The supply of Grounds Maintenance services

MUIRCROFT HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

18 Nov 2025 at 12:51

TenderUpdate

22 Jul 2025 at 14:06

Tender

21 Jul 2025 at 12:51

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Supply of Grounds Maintenance services" was conducted by Muircroft Housing Association Ltd, headquartered in Southampton, UK, with Sitemark Ltd managing the process on its behalf. This procurement falls under the industry category of services. The process, initiated as a tender, culminated in an award announced on 18th November 2025. The contract, which is a below-threshold open competition, was awarded to idverde Limited on the same day. This contract, valued at GBP 74,402.97, runs from 1st December 2025 to 30th November 2028, with potential for a two-year extension at the discretion of the contracting authority.

This tender presents valuable business growth opportunities, especially for firms involved in grounds maintenance services. Companies with expertise in delivering high-quality technical services, social value, and competitive pricing stand to benefit greatly. Large businesses like idverde Limited have successfully navigated this competitive procurement process, indicating that well-resourced companies are particularly suited to compete. However, with reserved participation options for SMEs and social enterprises, smaller firms with strong value propositions in sustainability and social responsibility could also leverage this opportunity to expand their business footprint.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The supply of Grounds Maintenance services

Notice Description

Sitemark Ltd is managing a compliant public sector tender process on behalf of Muircroft Housing Association Ltd (the Contracting Authority) for the procurement of grounds maintenance services.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0001

Renewal: 1+1 (2 years) extension with one year at a time at the discretion of the Contracting Authority

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0562f9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074746-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£74,402 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20253 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2028 3-4 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
MUIRCROFT HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD
Additional Buyers

SITEMARK LTD

Contact Name
Jiger Shah
Contact Email
tenders@sitemark.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44(0)1684580680

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO45 4NY
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Malvern Hills
Electoral Ward
Powick & the Hanleys
Westminster Constituency
West Worcestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IDVERDE

Further Information

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