Planning

Preliminary Market Engagement Notice Grounds and Cleansing Maintenance Service Review

BOROUGH OF TELFORD & WREKIN

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Planning

27 Feb 2026 at 12:08

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Borough of Telford & Wrekin is conducting preliminary market engagement for the Grounds and Cleansing Maintenance Service Review, targeting the services industry in Telford, Shropshire, UKG21 region. Currently in the planning stage, this tender seeks to inform the development of the specification and procurement strategy. Key activities include understanding market capability and capacity and gathering feedback from suppliers. Interested parties should note the deadline for responses is on 17th April 2026, followed by face-to-face market engagement meetings scheduled for 21st or 22nd May 2026.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance, environmental services, and related fields. The engagement invites a diverse range of suppliers, encouraging competition and offering insights into potential delivery models and challenges. Ideal participants would be those with expertise in parks, sports fields maintenance, street cleansing, and environmental tasks, including fly-tip removal and litter bin servicing. This engagement can help businesses align with the council's objectives, paving the way for growth and potential collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Preliminary Market Engagement Notice Grounds and Cleansing Maintenance Service Review

Notice Description

Purpose of this Notice In accordance with Sections 16 and 17 of the Procurement Act 2023 and the Procurement Regulations 2024, Telford & Wrekin Council intend to conduct preliminary market engagement to inform the development of the specification and procurement strategy for Grounds and Cleansing Maintenance Services. This engagement aims to: Understand market capability and capacity. Gather feedback on potential delivery models and risks. Encourage participation from a diverse range of suppliers. Participation in this engagement will not confer any advantage in any subsequent procurement process. All responses will be treated equally and confidentially. All suppliers will be treated equally, and engagement will be conducted in a transparent manner. Scope of Requirement Grounds maintenance: parks, open spaces, shrub beds, verges, cemeteries, sports fields, grass cutting, tree and woodland management. Street cleansing: litter picking, mechanical sweeping, seasonal leaf clearance. Environmental tasks: fly-tip removal, graffiti clearance, litter removal, litter bin servicing and associated services. Burials. Expected contract start date: 1 April 2029. Interested parties are invited to: Complete the Supplier Questionnaire Attend a two-party Market Engagement meeting with the council on 21st or 22nd May 2026. Responses should be clear and concise. Where applicable, provide supporting documentation or examples. Indicate any assumptions made in your responses. Timetable Publication of Notice 27th February 2026 Questionnaire Release 27th February 2026 Deadline for Responses 17th April 2026 noon Analysis of Responses 20th April to 1st May 2026 Market Engagement Sessions May 21st or May 22nd 2026

Planning Information

Preliminary Market engagement ends on 17th April noon. Face to Face meetings with respondents on May 21st or 22nd May 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065e2d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017852-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Apr 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Feb 2026 - 17 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOROUGH OF TELFORD & WREKIN
Contact Name
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TELFORD, SHROPSHIRE
Postcode
TF3 4JA
Post Town
Telford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG21 Telford and Wrekin
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Telford and Wrekin
Electoral Ward
Malinslee & Dawley Bank
Westminster Constituency
Telford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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