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# Green Flag Award Scheme

Buyer: MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-54e86f4d-031f-47d7-a1e0-4e5c8b85ce1b

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## Summary

The Green Flag Award Scheme, conducted by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG), is a significant public procurement initiative aimed at delivering and managing the Green Flag Award Scheme on a concessionary contract basis. This contract, which has now reached the award stage as of 7th August 2025, recognises and benchmarks the quality of public green spaces, both nationally and internationally. The procurement falls under the category of "Other community, social and personal services" as per its CPV classification (98000000). MHCLG has completed the award process, with Keep Britain Tidy, an SME and VCSE, being the chosen supplier. The contract covers multiple locations within the UK and abroad, extending across several countries, and has an estimated revenue of £7,378,078 over an initial five-year period until the end of August 2030, with a possibility of extension.

This opportunity represents a significant avenue for businesses focused on environmental and community services to demonstrate their potential and innovation. With a procurement method classified as a concession contract under CCR 2016, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to participate. The project not only aims to improve the standards and engagement with urban green spaces but also presents a platform for creative and sustainable growth in green space management. Companies with expertise in managing communal areas, improving green space accessibility, and enhancing biodiversity can leverage this contract to expand their business provision both within the UK and other participating countries.

## Notice

MHCLG require a Supplier to deliver and manage the Green Flag Award Scheme ('the Scheme') on a concessionary contract basis. The Scheme is both a national and international benchmark for quality public green spaces such as parks and community gardens - considered by the green space sector as the annual MOT for green space. It is highly regarded and credited with being a cost-effective way to raise the quality of urban green space and local people's engagement with it. The concessionary value (estimated revenue) of this Contract is PS7,378,078 over the initial 5 year period, however MHCLG make no guarantee as to level of revenue available. MHCLG also reserve the right to extend the term of the Contract by a further 5 years, with the concessionary value of the extension period expected to be commensurate to the initial period. (i.e. total value over 10 years estimated at cPS14M)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c50640f3-c31e-4360-a183-db9902c31f08 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Other - Concession Contract in accordance with CCR 2016 |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | 10 Oct 2023 |
| Award date | 1 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jul 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,378,078 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,378,078 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT |
| Additional buyers | DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KEEP BRITAIN TIDY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 90700000 - Environmental services
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2025 at 16:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c50640f3-c31e-4360-a183-db9902c31f08
- 21 Nov 2024 at 11:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63caf21e-a103-473c-86a9-076b8fe4c695
- 23 Nov 2023 at 13:25 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/909816f5-6c51-44cf-a3d3-3ce688e2fe4c
- 19 Sep 2023 at 14:43 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/909816f5-6c51-44cf-a3d3-3ce688e2fe4c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c50640f3-c31e-4360-a183-db9902c31f08
  7th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63caf21e-a103-473c-86a9-076b8fe4c695
  21st November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/909816f5-6c51-44cf-a3d3-3ce688e2fe4c
  23rd November 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3fad1e17-9344-44ab-b893-04dc6eb326ef
  Pre-Tender Market Engagement document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ee3272ee-59a9-4327-b7e8-4e5566834e09

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-levelling-up-housing-and-communities

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