This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Aug 2026 at 10:29

Tender

01 Jun 2026 at 13:23

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bedfordshire recently concluded its procurement process for the provision of grounds maintenance services, a contract valued at GBP 405,266.25. Situated in Luton, the University serves as the contracting authority alongside the supplier Nurture Landscapes. This procurement process, following an open procedure, culminated in the awarding stage as of 4th August 2026. The service will commence on 1st September 2026 and is set to last two years with potential extensions up to a total of four years. The service category falls within grounds maintenance services (CPV code 77314000), with a standstill period ending on 13th August 2026, before the scheduled signature on 17th August 2026.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities, especially for SMEs focusing on grounds maintenance services. With most bids coming from SMEs, the process aligns with fostering small business competitiveness. The open nature of the procurement process ensures equal opportunities for businesses with the capability to manage the maintenance of grounds and landscapes. Businesses with expertise in quality and cost-effective grounds services may find this contract an exciting prospect within the specified regional locations around the University in the UK. The contractual potential for renewal allows for sustainable long-term business development and continuity.

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Notice Title

Provision of Grounds Maintenance Services

Notice Description

Provision of Grounds Maintenance Services to the University of Bedfordshire

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aa69
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073587-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£337,721 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 3JU
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NURTURE LADSCAPES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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