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CBC-1881-Q-SA Enhanced Gardening Service to Housing Inclusion

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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05 Mar 2026 at 13:16

Summary of the contracting process

Central Bedfordshire Council has concluded an award stage for the procurement process entitled "CBC-1881-Q-SA Enhanced Gardening Service to Housing Inclusion". This procurement is categorised under landscape gardening services and is located in the United Kingdom, specifically in Shefford. The council, functioning as a sub-central governmental body, oversees this initiative which was initiated as a limited competition due to it being below the threshold. The contract has been awarded to M J Granger Grounds Maintenance Ltd with key project dates including a start date of 1st April 2026 and a completion date of 31st March 2027, with potential renewal for up to 12 months. The contract was signed on 3rd March 2026, with a total value of £36,995.52.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in landscape gardening services, particularly those adept at providing quality maintenance and inclusion services within the housing sector. With measurable metrics like timely arrival and photo documentation of works, businesses possessing robust operational capabilities to meet these requirements can effectively compete in similar procurement processes. Large-scale service providers, given their resources and market experience, would find this contract beneficial to catalyse growth and establish a foothold in public sector service provision.

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Notice Title

CBC-1881-Q-SA Enhanced Gardening Service to Housing Inclusion

Notice Description

Central Bedfordshire Council has appointed MJ Granger Grounds Maintenance to carry out Enhanced Gardening Service to Housing Inclusion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066306
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019914-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£36,995 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 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
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFORD
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

M J GRANGER GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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