Tender

Winchester City Council Grounds Maintenance Services

WINCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

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19 Mar 2026 at 16:22

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17 Mar 2026 at 16:29

Summary of the contracting process

Winchester City Council is seeking to engage a single supplier for grounds maintenance services throughout the Winchester district. The procurement process is currently at the tender update stage. This encompasses important dates such as the enquiry period closing on 8th April 2026 and the tender submission deadline on 15th April 2026. The award is anticipated to be completed by August 3rd, 2026, with the contract commencing on October 4th, 2027. This procurement falls under the services category, supplemented by goods, and operates within the UK sub-central government framework. The process employs an open procurement method with a competitive flexible procedure, offering a potential contract value of up to £19.2 million. The delivery location is specified within the UKJ3 region.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, especially for suppliers specialising in grounds maintenance services and equipment. The competitive flexible procedure encourages businesses to showcase expertise in provider suitability, quality, commercial assessment, and social value. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) particularly stand a favourable chance, given the suitability criteria accommodating such businesses. Enterprises with strong capabilities in delivering quality services and demonstrating social value, alongside cost-effective pricing, will be well-positioned to secure this contract. The multistage process offers the chance for businesses to advance and stand out through quality assessments, method statements, and a social value framework that supports innovation and community benefits.

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Notice Title

Winchester City Council Grounds Maintenance Services

Notice Description

Winchester City Council (the "Council" or "Authority") is inviting tenders for a single Supplier to be contracted for grounds maintenance services across the Winchester district. The contract must start on 4th October 2027, and it is envisaged that the contract will be awarded and mobilisation will commence in August 2026. All information available to Suppliers regarding this opportunity is held within the tender pack available on eu-supply.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066cb1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025411-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

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


CPV Codes

43325100 - Grounds-maintenance equipment

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£16,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Oct 2027 - 3 Oct 2035 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WINCHESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLEBROOK STREET, WINCHESTER
Postcode
SO23 9LJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight

Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Michael
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

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