Planning

Winchester City Council Grounds Maintenance Services

WINCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

23 Feb 2026 at 17:54

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
PlanningUpdate

17 Nov 2025 at 09:00

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

06 Nov 2025 at 17:00

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Winchester City Council is planning to re-tender its Grounds Maintenance Services contracts, providing an opportunity for suppliers to engage in a competitive bidding process. The procurement focuses on grounds maintenance and public realm cleansing services within the region of Winchester, United Kingdom. Planned for mid-March 2026, the procurement process will include two separate contracts allowing firms to bid for either or both services. Relevant engagement and tender expressions can be submitted until specific deadlines, with final tender submissions closing on 15 April 2026. The anticipated start date for the new contract is October 2027, following a mobilization period in August 2026. Interested suppliers are encouraged to register on the EU-Supply e-procurement portal to receive updates.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance and cleansing services, with a projected contract value of £16,000,000. The open and competitive procurement method, including a two-stage procedure, favors companies that exhibit strong experiences and capabilities. The contract supports Winchester City Council’s strategic priorities of sustainability and biodiversity, making it ideal for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises focusing on environmental services. Businesses need not express early interest to compete, enabling a wider range of potential entrants. Engaging in the council's preliminary market engagement will also allow suppliers to shape future procurement strategies and demonstrate innovative solutions in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Winchester City Council Grounds Maintenance Services

Notice Description

Winchester City Council (the Authority) is aiming to re-tender the service contracts for Grounds Maintenance and Public Realm Cleansing Services in mid March 2026. This notice is to formally notify the market of the upcoming opportunity to tender for the Grounds Maintenance Services. It is envisaged that the services will be spilt into 2 separate tender requirements, with one contract available for Grounds Maintenance services and one contract for Public Realm Cleansing services. This process is subject to internal approvals. Suppliers will be able to tender for one or both opportunities. Suppliers are encouraged to ensure they are registered on the EU-Supply e-procurement portal to get updates regarding these opportunities, including when they go live. Using the above portal, suppliers can formally register their interest in these opportunities. Please use the eu-supply portal to register your interest under the project: WCC1618a Winchester City Council Grounds Maintenance Services Expressions of interest can be received up to 12 noon 13th March 2026. Please note - suppliers who do not express an interest, will still be able to tender for the opportunities. The new contract for Grounds Maintenance Services will be mobilised from August 2026 with a view to start the new contract by October 2027.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=99681&B=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dc3a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016265-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£16,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£16,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
13 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2027 - 30 Sep 2035 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WINCHESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLEBROOK STREET, WINCHESTER
Postcode
SO23 9LJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Michael
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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