Planning

Grounds and Gardening annual maintenance

MAIDSTONE AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS NHS TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

09 Dec 2025 at 06:07

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

08 Dec 2025 at 11:07

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is planning a procurement process titled "Grounds and Gardening annual maintenance". This service contract, aimed at maintaining landscaped areas, lawns, and open grounds within hospital premises, falls under the landscape gardening services category. The procurement is in the planning stage, with an open competition method. Located in Maidstone, Kent, the key dates include the expression of interest deadline on 5th January 2026, followed by the enquiry period closing on 26th January 2026, and tender submissions due by 9th February 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2026 and potentially extend until 31st March 2031.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in landscape gardening services to expand their operations through a steady and long-term contract. Companies that provide comprehensive grounds maintenance services will find this engagement particularly well-suited, offering them the potential to secure growth within the public sector by establishing a relationship with a central government public authority. Additionally, the periodic renewal possibility ensures sustained business opportunities, benefitting companies capable of delivering consistent quality and efficiency in maintaining green and healthy environments in medical settings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Grounds and Gardening annual maintenance

Notice Description

Annual maintenance of all landscaped, lawns and open ground areas within the hospital grounds and offsite buildings, to ensure a clean, green and healthy environment

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: extension potentially to be used 12 month by 12 months

Planning Information

For suppliers to express their interest in this project. Documents will be sent out once the expression of interest has closed

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f084
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080846-2025
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71421000 - Landscape gardening services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
12 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 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
MAIDSTONE AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Sarah Stevens
Contact Email
sarahstevens@nhs.net
Contact Phone
07736 635337

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME16 9QQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Barming Heath & Teston
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

Notice Documents

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