--- title: "Grounds Maintenance Contract" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ff270e56-d6e5-47f2-8b32-1b68aeb213e1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ff270e56-d6e5-47f2-8b32-1b68aeb213e1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ff270e56-d6e5-47f2-8b32-1b68aeb213e1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ff270e56-d6e5-47f2-8b32-1b68aeb213e1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SEAFORD TOWN COUNCIL" published: "2025-12-19" --- # Grounds Maintenance Contract Buyer: SEAFORD TOWN COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ff270e56-d6e5-47f2-8b32-1b68aeb213e1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ff270e56-d6e5-47f2-8b32-1b68aeb213e1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ff270e56-d6e5-47f2-8b32-1b68aeb213e1.json) ## Summary Seaford Town Council conducted an open procurement process for a Grounds Maintenance Contract, inviting tenders for horticultural services within its boundaries. The contract is valued at £850,000 and is divided into three lots: Grounds Maintenance, Verges & Pathways, and Planting & Decorative Displays. This process commenced with the tender published on 10th October 2025. The procurement proceeded through the award stage completed with contracts starting on 1st April 2026 and ending on 31st March 2031. Southern Land Services Ltd was awarded Lot 1, and ID verde Ltd secured Lots 2 and 3, as per the active awards announced on 9th January 2026. Located in Seaford, England, the contact address for the buyer is 37 Church Street, BN25 1HG. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the horticultural industry, particularly SMEs. With a diverse scope covering maintenance, pathway management, and decorative planting, businesses can leverage this contract to expand and showcase service excellence in local government contracts. The tailored lots offer flexibility, enabling entities to bid as per their expertise. The successful bidders who demonstrate high standards and efficiency could not only enhance their reputation but also ensure potential extensions within the contractual period. This tender suits businesses with expertise in comprehensive grounds maintenance and those aiming to establish a strong foothold in public sector contracts. ## Notice Seaford Town Council invites tenders for the provision of grounds maintenance services across various sites within the Town Council's boundaries. The aim is to ensure all sites are maintained to a consistently high standard, meeting the requirements detailed in the specification. Contract term: Initial term of three (3) years from the start date, with an extension option. The Council may, at its sole discretion, extend the contract for up to two (2) additional years. Contract Lots: This contract is divided into three Lots. Contractors may bid for one, two, or all three Lots: Lot 1: Grounds Maintenance Lot 2: Verges & Pathways Lot 3: Planting & Decorative Displays Contractors can submit applications: Through this website, or By visiting Seaford Town Council, or By emailing projectsandfacilities@seafordtowncouncil.gov.uk Please ensure you have read and completed the following documents before applying: Invitation to Tender Contract Specification Contract Application Form Confidentiality Agreement Terms and Conditions Pricing Schedule ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b41aa0a9-506e-485e-8cf9-0945e99dec10 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Dec 2025 | | Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 19 Dec 2025 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £850,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £787,021 | | 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 | SEAFORD TOWN COUNCIL | | Locality | SEAFORD | | Post town | Brighton | | Postcode | BN25 1HG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC | | Local authority | Lewes | | Electoral ward | Seaford Central | | Westminster constituency | Lewes | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | ID VERDE; SOUTHERN LAND SERVICES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77300000 - Horticultural services ## Release History - 19 Dec 2025 at 16:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b41aa0a9-506e-485e-8cf9-0945e99dec10 - 7 Nov 2025 at 15:35 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98d7ab7a-3ca0-49e7-9557-f4948b7098cf - 7 Nov 2025 at 12:48 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98d7ab7a-3ca0-49e7-9557-f4948b7098cf - 24 Oct 2025 at 10:33 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98d7ab7a-3ca0-49e7-9557-f4948b7098cf - 10 Oct 2025 at 15:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98d7ab7a-3ca0-49e7-9557-f4948b7098cf ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b41aa0a9-506e-485e-8cf9-0945e99dec10 19th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98d7ab7a-3ca0-49e7-9557-f4948b7098cf 7th November 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/23dea666-9f0d-4493-9f8f-5b2bb0a6da9c - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3c341cab-ebcd-4138-9e9e-3b9839b92057 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4c5bd628-36ee-48e4-a6a8-f65c181a4d5c - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d13504f3-91cf-4ed4-9616-5940cac9ea05 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/141c7b7f-5cb4-4eca-9be0-bec3147160e4 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0c22a2e9-aee7-41ec-ab26-03dc51167246 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6b83f172-ddbc-43bc-bf53-e8019f4d6129 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7d383d14-6af3-4867-8e49-5266aadd65c8 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/54940ce5-128a-4fcd-98af-e386846132ef - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/47e7f36f-c079-40a9-adc1-97ad43c41128 Pricing Schedule - REVISED Previously did not include pathway clearance (shrubs & hedges) in 4.2a. - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d7d2edbd-d50a-4ed9-b667-84da9e95dc35 Pricing Schedule REVISED - Previously did not include pathway clearance (shrubs & hedges) in 4.2a. - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/88f46db6-6d69-4976-9c24-61d1ff1b91c3 Invitation to Tender - REVISED Updated to reflect new deadline dates - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f9a41e1c-7686-4c4b-aa61-e77ebcf25ab3 Application Form REVISED Updated to reflect new deadline dates ## Notice URLs - https://www.seafordtowncouncil.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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