Tender

Provision of Grounds Maintenance Services

UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE

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01 Jun 2026 at 13:23

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bedfordshire, acting as the buying organisation, is seeking tenders for the provision of Grounds Maintenance Services, specifically within the industry category of services. This open procedure procurement process is in the tender stage, with key dates including the end of the enquiry period on 19th June 2026 and the tender submission deadline on 1st July 2026 at 12:00 PM. The services will be delivered across multiple locations in the United Kingdom, including the regions UKH2, UKH24, and UKJ13. This procurement is conducted under the legal basis designated by the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender provides significant opportunities for growth to businesses specialising in grounds maintenance services, particularly those capable of offering high-quality services at competitive prices. Companies that are well-versed in large-scale maintenance operations and can meet the standards set by the university are well-positioned to benefit. With a contract period commencing on 1st September 2026 and potential renewal options for up to four years, businesses have the chance to secure a valuable, long-term partnership with the University of Bedfordshire, supporting regional and inter-regional expansion. Electronic submissions are encouraged, and all bidding documentation is available through the designated procurement portal.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Grounds Maintenance Services

Notice Description

Provision of Grounds Maintenance Services to the University of Bedfordshire

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 + 1 + 1. contract can be expire for two terms o f1 year each after initial expiry

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aa69
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051437-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£366,666 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£366,666 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire, TLH24 Bedford, TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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