Ground Maintenance

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

05 Jun 2026 at 10:18

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust has completed a direct procurement process for a Ground Maintenance contract under the title "Ground Maintenance". The awarded contract covers services within the grounds maintenance industry category and is located in Worthing, UK. The process utilised the direct procurement method, which means it was conducted below the threshold without competition. Key dates include the contract award on 7th April 2026 and the contract period spanning from 5th June 2026 to 27th April 2027. This contract has been awarded to Anti-Graffiti Systems Limited.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses in the grounds maintenance services sector, particularly those capable of servicing public authority contracts. As the contract was awarded without competition, it underscores the importance of strong relationships and reputation with public sector organisations for those seeking similar opportunities. Large-scale businesses involved in grounds maintenance services would be well-suited to compete for such direct contracts in the future.

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Notice Title

Ground Maintenance

Notice Description

Ground Maintenance Contract SRH

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ae77
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053224-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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


CPV Codes

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£47,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
4 Jun 2026 - 27 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WORTHING
Postcode
BN11 2DH
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Worthing
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Worthing West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANTI-GRAFFITI SYSTEMS

Further Information

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