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ONGO Homes - Grounds Maintenance Services (Grass Cutting and Associated Grounds Maintenance Works)

ONGO HOMES

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Planning

08 Jul 2026 at 13:12

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Ongo Homes is preparing for the procurement of a Grounds Maintenance and Associated Caretaking Services contract, focusing on routine maintenance tasks such as grass cutting, hedge and shrub maintenance, and litter picking across sites in the United Kingdom. This procurement process is currently in the planning stage with a key date set for initial market engagement by 14th July 2026. The process is guided by the Procurement Act 2023, aiming to ensure compliance with its statutory objectives. Interested suppliers are advised to note that the procurement's main category is services, with specific relevance to the grounds maintenance sector.

This tender presents lucrative business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses experienced in providing environment-focused maintenance services, such as those related to the upkeep of communal spaces and environmental caretaking, will find this tender particularly beneficial. Participation in the early market engagement can offer businesses a chance to contribute to the development of the tender specifications, strengthening their understanding and position in the upcoming official tender phase scheduled to commence later in 2026.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ONGO Homes - Grounds Maintenance Services (Grass Cutting and Associated Grounds Maintenance Works)

Notice Description

ONGO Homes is undertaking a pre-market engagement exercise in advance of the procurement of a Grounds Maintenance and Associated Caretaking Services contract. The proposed contract will include routine grounds maintenance activities across a portfolio of sites, including grass cutting, hedge and shrub maintenance, weed control, litter picking, and the upkeep of communal external areas. The contract may also include associated environmental caretaking services at selected locations, such as the management of minor environmental issues and maintenance of external communal spaces. The engagement aims to gather market feedback and inform the development of the specification, procurement strategy, and tender documentation

Planning Information

The Contracting Authority will conduct the procurement in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and the associated regulations, ensuring compliance with the statutory objectives.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c67f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064257-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

77312000 - Weed-clearance services

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

90511300 - Litter collection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Jul 2026Today
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ONGO HOMES
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SCUNTHORPE
Postcode
DN15 6NL
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
North Lincolnshire
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Scunthorpe

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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