This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

03 Jul 2026 at 15:01

TenderUpdate

19 Mar 2026 at 16:22

Tender

17 Mar 2026 at 16:29

Summary of the contracting process

Winchester City Council has completed the procurement process for a contract involving the provision of grounds maintenance services across the Winchester district. This contract, titled "Winchester City Council Grounds Maintenance Services," belongs to the services industry category with a focus on grounds maintenance. The procurement was conducted using an open competitive flexible procedure, receiving three bids, and the contract was awarded to Glendale Countryside Limited. The decision was formalised on 3rd July 2026, and the contract will commence on 4th October 2027, with a maximum potential extension up to 2043. The process was governed by the legal basis of the UKPGA 2023/54, and the contract is above the financial threshold, ensuring compliance with local procurement standards.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in large-scale grounds maintenance services. Companies with expertise in maintaining expansive outdoor environments and those equipped to deliver high-quality service over long-term contracts would find this project beneficial. The project requires managing substantial public grounds and involves the supply of related equipment, suggesting that both service-oriented and supply-oriented businesses could effectively compete in future similar opportunities. Additionally, firms capable of demonstrating high social value and competitive pricing will have an advantage in future procurement processes by Winchester City Council, whose emphasis on quality and value aligns with long-term community and environmental benefits.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Winchester City Council Grounds Maintenance Services

Notice Description

Winchester City Council (the "Council" or "Authority") invited 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 was 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/062954-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£18,992,570 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
4 Oct 2027 - 3 Oct 2035 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WINCHESTER 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GLENDALE COUNTRYSIDE

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