Award

Grounds Maintenance

MEDWAY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Jan 2026 at 16:05

Tender

02 Oct 2025 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Grounds Maintenance" has been executed by Medway Council, located in Chatham, United Kingdom. This tender focuses on providing grounds maintenance services across the council's corporate estate. The industry category involves landscaping work for sports grounds and recreational areas. The procurement stage reached completion on 27th January 2026, with the contract set to commence on 1st April 2026, running for an initial three-year term and containing options for extensions up to a total of seven years. The procurement was carried out through an open competition method, under the legal framework of the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in grounds maintenance and landscaping services. The awarded contract, valued at £1,050,000, highlights the prospect for such businesses to secure long-term relationships with public authorities like Medway Council. The structured procurement criteria, which include considerations for price, quality, and social value, offer a clear pathway for competitive entries, especially those excelling in delivering cost-effective and high-quality services. Firms already familiar with working in public sector contracts or seeking to expand into the public authority market will find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a6dd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007250-2026
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
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Nigel Ford
Contact Email
nigel.ford@medway.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01634332088

Buyer Location

Locality
CHATHAM
Postcode
ME4 4TR
Post Town
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

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