This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Jun 2026 at 16:23

Tender

12 Nov 2025 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Origin Grounds Maintenance" contract was managed by Places for People Group Limited, a sub-central government public authority. The contract, valued at £2,090,000, involves delivering grounds maintenance and tree maintenance services across various residential and retirement properties spanning Central, North, and Northwest London, as well as parts of Hertfordshire. The procurement was carried out using an open procedure and has reached the award stage with John O’Conner (Grounds Maintenance) Limited as the supplier. Key deadlines included the standstill period ending on 23rd June 2026, with the contract periods starting from 1st July 2026 and potentially lasting up to five years.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in landscaping, grounds maintenance, and related services. As the procurement process was open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), it encourages competition among a diverse range of service providers. Businesses capable of providing quality and technically adept services in planting, maintenance of green areas, and tree-cutting would be well-suited to meet the contract's requirements. The inclusion of an option for contract renewal further enhances the contract's attractiveness for businesses seeking long-term engagement.

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Notice Title

Origin Grounds Maintenance

Notice Description

Origin Housing is seeking to appoint a single contractor to deliver grounds maintenance and routine/minor tree maintenance services across residential, sheltered and retirement properties owned and/or managed by origin. The estates span a broad geographical area, covering Central, North and Northwest London, as well as parts of Hertfordshire, including Watford, Stevenage, Welwyn Garden City and Hemel Hempstead.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract will be for an initial term of three (3) years, extendable at Origin Housing's sole option for two (2) further periods of one (1) year, giving a total of five (5) years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05df3a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055452-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

45 - Construction work

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

03451300 - Shrubs

14212410 - Topsoil

45112720 - Landscaping work for sports grounds and recreational areas

77211400 - Tree-cutting services

77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

77314100 - Grassing services

77315000 - Seeding services

77342000 - Hedge trimming

90511300 - Litter collection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,090,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,090,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,090,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 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
PLACES FOR PEOPLE GROUP LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1X 8QR
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
King's Cross
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JOHN O’CONNER (GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

Further Information

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