Planning

Homes England - Northampton Town Landscape Maintenance and Cleansing Contract 2026 - 2029

HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY)

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Planning

22 Jan 2026 at 11:32

Summary of the contracting process

Homes England is in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Northampton Town Landscape Maintenance and Cleansing Contract 2026 – 2029." The procurement seeks a supplier to provide landscape maintenance services across 13 sites in Northampton, UKC22 region. This contract is categorised under the "services" industry and involves grounds maintenance services (CPV code 77314000). The initial contract period is set from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, with a potential extension until 31st March 2029, contingent on performance. The market engagement notice has been published, with a significant deadline for supplier interest by 6th February 2026.

This tender presents a considerable growth opportunity, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) proficient in grounds maintenance. The total contract value is projected at approximately £315,000, with a net value of £263,000, indicating substantial business potential. Businesses with capabilities in grass cutting, hedge trimming, weed control, and site inspection and cleaning can leverage this contract to secure steady work within the Northampton region. The nature of the contract includes performance-based requirements monitored through Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), ensuring that only competent and reliable service providers take advantage of this opportunity.

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Notice Title

Homes England - Northampton Town Landscape Maintenance and Cleansing Contract 2026 - 2029

Notice Description

Homes England is currently seeking to appoint a competent Supplier for the provision of landscape maintenance services for 13 Sites within the Northampton area. Prior to Tendering, Suppliers should ensure that they have the availability and capacity to commence and deliver the Service within a timely manner.

Planning Information

Homes England is currently seeking to appoint a competent Supplier for the provision of landscape maintenance services for 13 Sites within the Northampton area. The contract is envisaged to have duration of 2 years with provision for a further 1-year extension (3-year maximum total duration) under the same Terms and Conditions, subject to performance and on written instruction of Homes England. Prior to Tendering, Suppliers should ensure that they have the availability and capacity to commence and deliver the Service within a timely manner. Typical planned Services under this contract comprise of but are not exclusively limited to the following: Grass Cutting; Hedge Cutting; Weed Control; and Site Inspection and Cleansing. The contract is a performance based, the performance of which will be monitored via Key Performance Indicators (KPI's). This notice is to inform the market of our intended procurement. No information is required to be submitted by Suppliers in response to this notice. Any dates or values in this notice are indicative and may change.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060c01
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005673-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£263,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2026Today
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@tep.uk.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE4 5BZ
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Arthur's Hill
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

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