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Grounds Maintenance Services for University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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AwardUpdate

12 Feb 2026 at 15:14

AwardUpdate

12 Feb 2026 at 14:44

Award

02 Feb 2026 at 16:06

Tender

02 Oct 2025 at 15:35

Summary of the contracting process

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for comprehensive grounds maintenance services across its sites, including routine and seasonal maintenance, tree works, winter gritting, and biodiversity support. The contract is awarded to M & BG LIMITED, with an expected start date on 25th February 2026 and will run until 24th February 2029, with an option for two one-year extensions. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure, reflecting a commitment to transparent and inclusive methods. The Trust, based in Birmingham, UK, awarded the contract at a value of £1,327,579, excluding VAT. This contract falls under the services category, specifically targeting grounds maintenance, with the Trust operating under central government as outlined in the UK legislation framework.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental and grounds maintenance services. M & BG LIMITED secured the contract after a competitive process where six bids were received, demonstrating robust interest and competitiveness. Opportunities exist for similar businesses, especially SMEs, within the Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care System to engage in potential extensions and contract options. Businesses with strong capabilities in seasonal and routine grounds maintenance, waste management, and biodiversity support will find ample growth prospects, benefiting from the contract's extensive scope and the public authority's reputable standing.

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Notice Title

Grounds Maintenance Services for University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Notice Description

Provision of a comprehensive, output-based grounds maintenance service across University Hospitals Birmingham sites, covering routine and seasonal maintenance, tree works, winter gritting, waste and litter management, biodiversity support, and all associated reporting, performance monitoring and reactive works.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The initial contract term shall be three years with the potential for two separate one-year extension periods by election of the Contracting Authority, on such notice and for such periods as is specified by the Contract.

Renewal: The initial contract term shall be three years with the potential for two separate one-year extension periods by election of the Contracting Authority, on such notice and for such periods as is specified by the Contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a74f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013023-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£2,010,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,010,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,327,579 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
25 Feb 2026 - 24 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
alan.hastings@uhb.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2WB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

M & BG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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