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Grounds Maintenance

Medway Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

19 Mar 2026 at 08:53

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Award

27 Jan 2026 at 16:05

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

02 Oct 2025 at 14:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Medway Council, located in Chatham, UK, initiated a tendering process for grounds maintenance services across its corporate estate under the industry category of landscaping work for sports grounds and recreational areas. The procurement process is open, and the contract period was set to commence on 1st April 2026 for a duration of three years with potential extensions up to a total of seven years. Initially, Canvins Group Limited was awarded the contract, valued at £1,050,000 excluding taxes. However, due to issues with TUPE information affecting the tendering process, Medway Council cancelled the awarding of this contract and will manage the services internally for approximately 12 months, planning a future tender activity. This tender reached the cancellation stage as of 19th March 2026.

This procurement, although currently cancelled, represented significant opportunities for businesses involved in grounds maintenance and landscaping services. The initial award process attracted interest from small and medium enterprises (SMEs), indicating suitability for such companies. Future tendering activities will resume, presenting opportunities for businesses capable of fulfilling large-scale maintenance contracts within this industry in the UKJ41 region. SMEs particularly involved in landscaping and grounds maintenance can prepare to engage in upcoming tenders to expand their business contacts and grow within public sector frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Grounds Maintenance

Notice Description

Grounds Maintenance Services across the corporate estate that the appointed Contractor will perform to support the running of Medway Council properties. Period of Contract: The contract will be for a period of 3 years with an option to extend for a further 2 years, and then a further 2 year period up to a maximum term of 7 years. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1009786306

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract will be for a period of 3 years with an option to extend for a further 2 years, and then a further 2 year period up to a maximum term of 7 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a6dd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024898-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

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

CPV Codes

45112720 - Landscaping work for sports grounds and recreational areas

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,050,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,050,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,050,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Medway Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHATHAM
Postcode
ME4 4TR
Postcode Area
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
Delivery Location
TLJ41 Medway
Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Chatham Central & Brompton
Westminster Constituency
Rochester and Strood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Canvins Group Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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