This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

16 Jun 2026 at 13:31

Award

24 Mar 2026 at 09:40

Tender

26 Jan 2026 at 08:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Leeds City Council has completed its procurement process for the "Grounds Maintenance 2027 - 2032" contract, using an open procedure. The contract encompasses grounds maintenance services across Leeds from 2027 to 2032, with potential extensions up to 2035. The procurement process adhered to legal requirements under the UKPGA 2023/54, and was executed through an open and competitive approach. Key stages of the tender included the deadline for submission on 4th March 2026, and the contract was signed on 27th April 2026, with Krinkels UK Limited being awarded the contract. The total contract value is set at £21 million gross, with services commencing on 1st January 2027. The main region of service delivery is UKE42, Leeds, and the procurement classification falls under services, specifically grounds maintenance.

This comprehensive grounds maintenance project offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for enterprises specialising in outdoor services and large-scale maintenance projects. Companies like Krinkels UK Limited, a large entity with extensive experience, exemplify the type of business well-suited to provide the required services. Other businesses that can complement these services, possibly as subcontractors or in collaboration, would also benefit from the ongoing potential as the contract includes options for renewal. The open procurement approach signifies opportunities for businesses of varying scales to engage with significant public sector contracts, fostering business expansion and showcasing capabilities in service delivery across the region.

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Notice Title

Grounds Maintenance 2027 - 2032

Notice Description

Grounds Maintenance 2027 - 2032, across Leeds.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060deb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056692-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£17,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£17,500,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£17,500,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
£17,500,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2035-02-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEEDS CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 1UR
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE42 Leeds

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KRINKELS

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