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Framework Agreement for the Provision of Grounds Maintenance Services across the County of Staffordshire

Staffordshire County Council

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

Award

01 Jun 2026 at 13:33

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

12 May 2026 at 16:18

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

22 Apr 2026 at 12:05

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

16 Apr 2026 at 12:52

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

19 Feb 2026 at 13:36

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

30 Oct 2025 at 09:14

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Staffordshire County Council has completed the procurement process for a Framework Agreement to provide Grounds Maintenance Services across the County of Staffordshire, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the services category and was executed through an open procedure, ensuring transparency and competitive bidding. The contract commenced on 1st April 2026 and will operate for two years, with possibilities for two consecutive 12-month extensions based on performance. The procurement process was managed by the Council, located at 1 Staffordshire Place, Tipping Street, Stafford, ST16 2DH. The contractual obligations encompass various sites, including Enterprise Centres and Household Waste Recycling Centres, and aim to maintain and manage grounds and water bodies efficiently. Initial tenders were accepted until 4th December 2025.

This framework agreement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance and related services. It is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as indicated by the selection criteria explicitly accommodating SMEs. Companies like GLEN GROUP LTD., RAMORA LIMITED, and TAYLORMADE LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS LIMITED have already been awarded separate lots within this framework, accentuating the contract's appeal to companies of varying scales within the SME segment. The structured lots ensure that there are multiple access points for businesses to participate and expand their services within Staffordshire, fostering economic and community development. The framework’s division into 11 lots allows for flexible engagement across various district regions, offering numerous entry points for businesses seeking to establish or expand their footprint in public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Grounds Maintenance Services across the County of Staffordshire

Notice Description

Framework Agreement for the provision of Grounds Maintenance Services and Waterbody Management across regeneration sites, Corporate Properties and Household Waste Recycling Centres across the County of Staffordshire. The Framework is for 2 years with two 12-month extension periods based on performance and is split into 11 separate lots

Lot Information

Grounds Maintenance Services in Stafford

Provision of Grounds Maintenance Services in the District of Stafford covering 15 properties

Renewal: At the Authority's entire discretion, the term may be extended by 2 x 12-month periods on the same terms for such period(s) in accordance with the contract.

Grounds Maintenance Services in Cannock (Inc Rugeley)

Provision of Grounds Maintenance Services in the District of Cannock (inc. Rugeley) covering 10 properties

Renewal: At the Authority's entire discretion, the term may be extended by 2 x 12-month periods on the same terms for such period(s) in accordance with the contract.

Grounds Maintenance Services in Lichfield (inc. Burntwood)

Provision of Grounds Maintenance Services in the District of Lichfield (inc. Burntwood) covering 8 properties

Renewal: At the Authority's entire discretion, the term may be extended by 2 x 12-month periods on the same terms for such period(s) in accordance with the contract.

Grounds Maintenance Services in Tamworth

Provision of Grounds Maintenance Services in the District of Tamworth covering 5 properties

Renewal: At the Authority's entire discretion, the term may be extended by 2 x 12-month periods on the same terms for such period(s) in accordance with the contract.

Grounds Maintenance Services in Newcastle under Lyme

Provision of Grounds Maintenance Services in the District of Newcastle under Lyme covering 7 properties

Renewal: At the Authority's entire discretion, the term may be extended by 2 x 12-month periods on the same terms for such period(s) in accordance with the contract.

Grounds Maintenance Services in South Staffordshire

Provision of Grounds Maintenance Services in the District of South Staffordshire covering 4 properties

Renewal: At the Authority's entire discretion, the term may be extended by 2 x 12-month periods on the same terms for such period(s) in accordance with the contract.

Grounds Maintenance Services in East Staffordshire

Renewal: At the Authority's entire discretion, the term may be extended by 2 x 12-month periods on the same terms for such period(s) in accordance with the contract.

Grounds Maintenance Services in Staffordshire Moorlands

Provision of Grounds Maintenance Services in the District of Staffordshire Moorlands covering 1 property

Renewal: At the Authority's entire discretion, the term may be extended by 2 x 12-month periods on the same terms for such period(s) in accordance with the contract.

Grounds Maintenance Services for Enterprise Centres in Staffordshire

Renewal: At the Authority's entire discretion, the term may be extended by 2 x 12-month periods on the same terms for such period(s) in accordance with the contract.

Waterbodies and SuDS Maintenance for Enterprise Centres

Provision of Waterbodies and SuDS Maintenance at Enterprise Centres in the County of Staffordshire covering 5 sites

Renewal: At the Authority's entire discretion, the term may be extended by 2 x 12-month periods on the same terms for such period(s) in accordance with the contract.

Grounds Maintenance Services for Household Waste Recycling Centres

Renewal: At the Authority's entire discretion, the term may be extended by 2 x 12-month periods on the same terms for such period(s) in accordance with the contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d6c3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051393-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£553,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£490,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£348,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2029-10-28

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Staffordshire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 2DH
Postcode Area
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

CROPPER GROUNDS MAINTENANCE LTD

GLEN GROUP LTD.

RAMORA LIMITED

TAYLORMADE LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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