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STH Winter Gritting and Snow Clearance

SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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18 Mar 2026 at 10:01

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for the "STH Winter Gritting and Snow Clearance" contract, focusing on providing winter gritting and snow clearance services for their sites. This contract falls under the services category, specifically grounds maintenance and snow-clearing services. Located in Sheffield, United Kingdom, the contract spans from 17th November 2025 to 31st March 2026. This direct procurement was conducted below the threshold without competition, with the contract awarded to Nurture Landscapes Ltd on the basis of a legal framework in compliance with the UK Public General Acts. The award was activated on 18th March 2026, with a gross amount valued at £139,367.16.

This contract presents a significant business opportunity for providers in the grounds maintenance and snow-clearing service sectors. Large enterprises, particularly those with expertise in landscaping and environmental management, could benefit from such engagements due to the substantial services required across multiple hospital sites. Nurture Landscapes Ltd, a large supplier based in Windlesham, is well-positioned to execute the services without competition under this procurement method, highlighting the value of having an established reputation and proven capabilities in the industry. Businesses aiming to expand their portfolios in public sector contracts should consider similar procurement opportunities to foster growth and secure long-term partnerships with healthcare institutions.

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Notice Title

STH Winter Gritting and Snow Clearance

Notice Description

Provision of Winter Gritting and Snow Clearance Services for Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Sites. Actual signature date is 02/02/26 but validation rule would not allow.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066d0d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024402-2026
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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

90620000 - Snow-clearing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£116,139 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Nov 20254 months ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2JF
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NURTURE LANDSCAPES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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