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03 Aug 2026 at 08:00

Tender

27 Jul 2026 at 11:46

Summary of the contracting process

The County Hospital, based in Hereford, is currently in the active tender stage for its 'Grounds Maintenance Community' project. This procurement process, initiated by Wye Valley NHS Trust, seeks experienced contractors to deliver comprehensive grounds maintenance services across its healthcare estate. The objective is to maintain sustainable external areas enhancing patient wellbeing and staff welfare. The tender, published on 3rd August 2026, is open under a below-threshold open competition framework, with a contract value of £120,000 gross. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 4th September 2026, and inquiries are welcome until 24th August 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance services, particularly those with a focus on environmental sustainability. Companies that prioritise quality, social value, and competitive pricing are likely to be well-suited to this opportunity, given the award criteria that allocate 40% for quality and 15% for social and environmental value. Smaller and medium-sized enterprises with the capability to pass all ITT requirements are encouraged to participate. The awarded contract is set to commence on 1st April 2027 and includes a potential two-year extension, allowing for long-term business growth opportunities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Grounds Maintenance Community

Notice Description

Wye Valley NHS Trust invites suitably qualified and experienced contractors to submit a tender for the provision of comprehensive grounds maintenance and gardening services across its healthcare estate. The successful contractor will be responsible for maintaining safe, attractive, and environmentally sustainable external areas that support patient wellbeing, staff welfare, and visitor experience while ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d43b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072985-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 20265 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COUNTY HOSPITAL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
HEREFORD
Postcode
HR1 2BN
Post Town
Hereford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Herefordshire, County of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Hereford and South Herefordshire

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