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The Provision of Grounds Maintenance Services

THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

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24 Apr 2026 at 11:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire has successfully completed a procurement process for the provision of grounds maintenance services across Police and Fire sites in the region. Awarded on 24th April 2026, the contract spans from 27th March 2026 to 26th March 2027, focusing on the services industry in the UK, specifically regions UKF24 and UKF25. The procurement method utilised was direct, identified as below threshold without competition, with R&G Grounds Maintenance selected as the service provider. The contract is valued at £113,623.77 gross, with a signed date of 26th March 2026. This procurement falls under public authority - sub-central government, ensuring essential maintenance support for public service facilities.

This procurement provides business growth opportunities particularly suited for SMEs specialising in grounds maintenance services, as demonstrated by R&G Grounds Maintenance's successful bid. The contract facilitates expansion within public sector services, reinforcing operational capacity and regional presence in Northamptonshire and surrounding areas. Businesses able to provide competitive maintenance solutions, and establish reliability in similar industry categories, may find future opportunities within this sector rewarding. Engaging with such contracts allows businesses to leverage expertise in landscape and grounds upkeep, serving essential infrastructure effectively and expanding their service delivery footprint.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Grounds Maintenance Services

Notice Description

To provide grounds maintenance services across the Police and Fire sites.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068aa8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037563-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£94,686 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Mar 2026 - 26 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
THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WELLINGBOROUGH
Postcode
NN8 6GS
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Brickhill and Queensway
Westminster Constituency
Wellingborough and Rushden

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

R&G GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

Further Information

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