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Provision of a Grounds Maintenance Service (includes Gritting)

POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE

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12 Feb 2026 at 19:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire has completed the procurement process for the provision of a grounds maintenance service, which includes gritting, for the Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service. With a focus on services, the procurement was conducted using a direct method below the threshold without competition. The contract, valued at £150,000 with a gross amount of £180,000, was signed on 30th January 2026 and is active from 1st February 2026 until 31st January 2027, with a potential renewal for an additional 12 months. The location of service delivery is within the United Kingdom, specifically in Staffordshire, highlighting the sub-central government roles involved.

This tender offers business growth opportunities within the grounds maintenance sector, particularly for organisations skilled in providing maintenance services with gritting included. Large businesses with capabilities and resources in grounds maintenance would find this contract particularly suited to expanding their operations in public services. The Staffordshire Borough Council, identified as the supplier, showcases the potential for collaboration with substantial local authorities, allowing for scalable service provision and increased visibility in the market.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Grounds Maintenance Service (includes Gritting)

Notice Description

Provision of a Grounds Maintenance Service (includes Gritting) for Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065360
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013194-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
Robert Halliday
Contact Email
commercialservices@staffordshire.police.uk
Contact Phone
01785232385

Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST18 0YY
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Milwich
Westminster Constituency
Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STAFFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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