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SWAST-5122-FM Grounds Maintenance

SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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28 Jul 2026 at 15:21

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to procure grounds maintenance services through an open procedure, with a tender titled "SWAST-5122-FM Grounds Maintenance." This procurement, valued at approximately £400,000, targets the UK region UKK and falls under the services category specifically for grounds maintenance. The tender process is currently at the "tender" stage, with the deadline for submission set for 28th August 2026. The subsequent contract is planned to begin on 15th October 2026 and will run up until 14th October 2029, with an option for a further 48-month extension. Potential suppliers can submit their proposals electronically via the designated platform.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for companies specialising in grounds and garden maintenance, particularly those that can deliver high-quality services across the Southwest of England. The award criteria place substantial emphasis on cost-effectiveness and technical quality, alongside social value contributions to the SWAST area. As the procurement is open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), businesses of various sizes with a strong foothold in the landscaping industry are well-suited to participate in this tendering opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SWAST-5122-FM Grounds Maintenance

Notice Description

Grounds and Gardens work for the South Western Ambulance Service

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: A maximum of up to 48 months extension if contract if conforming to requirements

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d5b1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071392-2026
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
SME, VCSE
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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Oct 2026 - 14 Oct 2029 3-4 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
SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE 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
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 7HY
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
St Loyes
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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