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Landscape and Public Realm Framework

Stoke on Trent City Council

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Planning

12 Aug 2026 at 09:46

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Stoke-on-Trent City Council is planning a Landscape, Public Realm and Place Framework for works across the Stoke-on-Trent borough. It is intended to support the construction and rapid delivery of landscape schemes and public realm improvements. The proposed scope covers general landscaping, green-space works, planting and maintenance, sports and recreational areas, playground landscaping, drainage, paths and other metalled surfaces, paving and asphalting, and installation of road signs. A separate proposed lot would cover the design and build of play areas, including associated works. This is primarily a construction and landscape services requirement, suited to contractors delivering public-realm, highways-adjacent, parks, open-space and recreation projects for a local authority.

The process is at planning and the council is conducting preliminary market engagement, not inviting tenders or making a contract award. It expects to progress to a formal invitation to tender after engagement and governance approvals, but the final approach, lotting and contract arrangements may change. The proposed framework has three lots: small general works valued from £0 to £300,000; large general works valued from £300,000 to £7 million; and play-area design and build. The published overall estimate is £5.6 million excluding VAT and £7 million including VAT. The proposed Lot 1 contract period is 1 March 2027 to 28 February 2029, with renewal potentially extending it to 28 February 2031. Providers are asked to email feedback in a Word document by 2 September 2026.

This will suit landscape contractors, civil engineering firms, public-realm specialists, parks and open-space maintenance providers, play-area designers and installers, and businesses able to deliver associated drainage, surfacing, paving, signage or planting works. The proposed structure creates a potential route for both smaller firms handling general works up to £300,000 and larger contractors capable of projects up to £7 million. Play-area specialists may be relevant to the dedicated design-and-build lot. The council is specifically seeking evidence of market capacity and capability, views on whether the proposed value bands and lot structure are commercially viable, and ideas for innovative solutions involving resilience, predictive maintenance and data-driven approaches. Providers can use the engagement stage to shape the eventual procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Landscape and Public Realm Framework

Notice Description

Stoke-on-Trent City Council intends to establish a Landscape, Public Realm and Place Framework to support the construction of landscape and public realm works across the borough of Stoke on Trent City Council. This framework will enable rapid, cost-effective, and high- quality delivery of landscape schemes.

Planning Information

This market engagement exercise is for information-gathering purposes only and does not constitute a contract award, commitment to award, or an invitation to tender (ITT). The feedback received will help inform Stoke-on-Trent City Council's procurement approach, proposed lotting strategy and contractual arrangements. The Council is seeking to: * Understand the market's capacity and capability to deliver the requirements within each proposed lot. * Obtain feedback on whether the proposed lot structure is appropriate and commercially viable. * Identify any potential barriers, risks or opportunities associated with the proposed approach. * Identify innovative solutions, particularly in relation to resilience, predictive maintenance and data-driven approaches. Proposed Framework Structure The Council is considering establishing a multi-lot framework, with the proposed lots as follows: Lot 1 - Small General Works Works valued from £0 to £300,000. Lot 2 - Large General Works Works valued from £300,000 to £7 million. Lot 3 - Play Areas Design and build of play areas, including associated works. The Council is seeking feedback from providers on the proposed lot structure, including whether the proposed value bands and scope of each lot are appropriate and commercially viable from a market perspective, as well as any innovative approaches or solutions that could be considered within the proposed lot(s). Providers are invited to submit any comments, suggestions or recommendations that they consider relevant to the proposed framework structure. Please provide your feedback in a Word document and email it to landscape.design@stoke.gov.uk by 2nd September 2026. Next Steps Following completion of the market engagement exercise, Stoke-on-Trent City Council anticipates progressing to a formal Invitation to Tender (ITT) for the Landscape, Public Realm and Place Framework. The final procurement approach, lot structure and contractual arrangements will be subject to the outcome of the market engagement exercise and the Council's internal governance and approval processes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e20a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076530-2026
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

45 - Construction work

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

CPV Codes

45112700 - Landscaping work

45112710 - Landscaping work for green areas

45112720 - Landscaping work for sports grounds and recreational areas

45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds

45232450 - Drainage construction works

45233160 - Paths and other metalled surfaces

45233222 - Paving and asphalting works

45233290 - Installation of road signs

77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Sep 20266 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2027 - 28 Feb 2029 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
Stoke on Trent City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE-ON-TRENT
Postcode
ST4 1HH
Postcode Area
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
Delivery Location
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
Local Authority
Stoke-on-Trent
Electoral Ward
Hartshill Park & Stoke
Westminster Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent Central

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