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30 Jul 2026 at 15:23

Planning

30 Jul 2026 at 15:22

Summary of the contracting process

This Greenspaces Horticulture Framework tender is being developed by South Holland District Council, in partnership with Boston Borough Council and East Lindsey District Council, as part of a Pre-Market Engagement (PME) exercise supported by Public Sector Partnership Services Ltd. The procurement is in the Planning stage, with a scheduled milestone due by 27th August 2026. The project falls under the services category and targets horticultural, landscaping, and environmental stewardship expertise. The framework agreement is set to begin on 1st April 2027, concluding by 31st March 2031, with an estimated value of £300,000 gross. Delivery is expected across multiple regions in the UK, specifically UKC to UKK, indicating a broad geographical reach to ensure regional biodiversity enhancement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for suppliers specialising in horticulture, landscaping, and sustainable environmental practices. Businesses with strong sustainable sourcing methods, and evidence of environmentally low-impact operations are particularly well-suited for this opportunity. Participating in this procurement could lead to substantial business growth, providing access to a substantial contract lasting four years. This tender would measure up for businesses that can supply high-quality, resilient plant species and materials, and can offer expert advice in soil health and biodiversity management. By engaging, companies can showcase their ability to support the council's commitment to reducing carbon impact and pioneering eco-friendly projects.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Greenspaces Horticulture Framework

Notice Description

Through this Pre-Market Engagement exercise, we are seeking suppliers with demonstrable expertise in horticulture, soft and hard landscaping, and/or environmental stewardship to support a wide-ranging planting programme. This includes the provision of resilient, high-quality plant species, specialist materials, and advice aligned with best practice in soil health, biodiversity enhancement, and sustainable landscape management. As a Partnership committed to reducing carbon impact, we are particularly keen to engage with suppliers who can evidence strong environmental credentials, sustainable sourcing, and low-impact operational approaches.

Planning Information

To respond to this PME, interested suppliers must first register on the PSPS electronic tendering portal http://in-tendhost.co.uk/pspslprocurement/aspx/Home From here you will be able respond via the messaging system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d808
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072365-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

45 - Construction work

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


CPV Codes

03110000 - Crops, products of market gardening and horticulture

45112710 - Landscaping work for green areas

77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH HOLLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

BOSTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

EAST LINDSEY DISTRICT COUNCIL

PUBLIC SECTOR PARTNERSHIP SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SPALDING
Postcode
PE11 2XE
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Ordsall
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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