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Grounds Maintenance Services for University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

13 Apr 2026 at 10:26

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

The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust recently completed the procurement process for grounds maintenance services across its hospital sites in Birmingham, United Kingdom. This project, titled "Grounds Maintenance Services for University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust," falls under the services industry category and involves regular and seasonal maintenance activities such as waste management, tree work, and biodiversity support. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, marking the award stage as complete on 13th April 2026. M & BG LIMITED, a supplier based in Walsall, was awarded the contract, which began on 1st April 2026 and is set to run until 31st March 2029, with the option for a two-year extension.

This contract presents significant opportunities for local enterprises, especially those with expertise in grounds maintenance, landscaping, and waste management services. Supporting a substantial service area at key hospital sites, businesses can leverage this contract to enhance their portfolio and expand market presence. With an expected gross contract value of over £1.59 million over three years, inclusive of potential extensions, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and businesses equipped to offer comprehensive grounds maintenance services stand to benefit greatly from participation in such public sector projects. M & BG LIMITED, already part of the process, exemplifies the potential for SMEs to secure public contracts and drive growth.

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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/033181-2026
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
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
£1,327,579 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20262 months 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, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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