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26 Jun 2026 at 16:49

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Croydon has completed the procurement process for the Grounds Maintenance Greenlawn Memorial Park Extension for 2026/27. The contract has been awarded to the white horse contractors. The procurement process, initiated as a tender, falls under the industry category of services and was conducted using a "limited" procurement method due to its below-threshold value, involving limited competition. The project pertains to the Croydon area in the UK, within the postal code CR01EA. The award was made official on 22 June 2026, with the contract period starting on 26 June 2026 and ending on 31 March 2027, offering potential renewal for an additional year. The procurement followed the legal framework as per the UKPGA 2023/54.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance services. SMEs, in particular, can benefit from such public tenders, which offer growth potential through government contracts. Businesses with expertise in managing and maintaining large outdoor areas would find this contract suitable. Given that the procurement method was limited, it indicated a competitive but specifically targeted bidding environment, ideal for seasoned contractors familiar with public authority requirements and keen on expanding their portfolio in local government projects.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Grounds Maintenance Greenlawn Memorial Park Extension 2026/27

Notice Description

Croydon Council is looking for a supplier for Grounds Maintenance Greenlawn Memorial Park Extension 2026/27

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bea6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060540-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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
£38,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
25 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CROYDON
Postcode
CR0 1EA
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WHITE HORSE CONTRACTORS

Further Information

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