--- title: "Grounds Maintenance Framework 2025 - 2029" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ffdef0a8-edfe-4c5b-b6e5-83276a477632" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ffdef0a8-edfe-4c5b-b6e5-83276a477632" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ffdef0a8-edfe-4c5b-b6e5-83276a477632.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ffdef0a8-edfe-4c5b-b6e5-83276a477632.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2025-02-14" --- # Grounds Maintenance Framework 2025 - 2029 Buyer: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ffdef0a8-edfe-4c5b-b6e5-83276a477632 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ffdef0a8-edfe-4c5b-b6e5-83276a477632) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ffdef0a8-edfe-4c5b-b6e5-83276a477632.json) ## Summary Hampshire County Council is seeking applications from experienced organisations for the "Grounds Maintenance Framework 2025 - 2029." This procurement process is open for businesses in the horticultural services industry and covers a range of maintenance activities including grass cutting, hedge and border maintenance, and weed control. The framework will commence on 1st April 2025 and run for four years. The submission deadline for tender documents is 14.00 hrs on Thursday, 6th March 2025. Interested parties can register and access tender documents via the In-Tend website. This is an open procedure and is above the threshold, with a contract value estimated between £15,000,000 and £21,000,000. This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in horticulture and grounds maintenance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate due to the suitability criteria set by Hampshire County Council. Successful bidders will have the possibility to work with Hampshire County Council and other local contracting authorities, including schools, enhancing their portfolio and establishing long-term partnerships in the region. The comprehensive and accessible tendering process ensures that capable businesses can compete effectively and capitalise on the substantial contract value. ## Notice Hampshire County Council invites applications from suitably experienced organisations who wish to be considered for selection to tender for the Grounds Maintenance Framework 2025 - 2029. Hampshire County Council's (HCC) Grounds Maintenance Services Framework (GM) provides a procurement route for HCC and other local Contracting Authorities (such as schools) for a range of grounds maintenance services, including grass cutting, hedge and border maintenance, and weed control. The Framework will commence on 1st April 2025 and will be for a period of four years. Interested parties should register their interest in the project via the In-Tend website https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire, and complete and submit the tender return document together with any supporting information requested by 14.00 hrs on Thursday 6th March 2025. How to obtain the Tender Documents The Tender documents can be accessed when logged into In-Tend by selecting 'Tenders' then 'Current' and 'View Details' on the relevant tender advert and clicking the 'Express Interest' tab. Once in the tender there are five tabs - 'Tender', 'ITT - documents', 'Correspondence', 'Clarifications' and 'History'. Select the 2nd tab (ITT - documents) where you will find useful information under 'Tender Details' continue to scroll down to the heading 'Tender Documents Received' where you will be able to view / download the documents. Please download all the documents and read very carefully. Opting In and Opting Out Please note you are required to 'Opt In' before you can access the 'My tender Return' to start populating your response. PLEASE NOTE you are required to 'Opt In' to view & complete the two Questionnaires for this project. The 'Opt Out' functionality will also be available throughout the duration of the tender process. Opting out will give you the option of declaring you no longer want to receive any further communication in relation to this tender along with the opportunity of providing comments and feedback for this decision. You can choose to 'Opt In' at any time during the tender process if you initially decided to 'Opt Out'. Further Guidance In addition, guidance on how to participate in a tender - download and upload documents / returns and if required, register your company (free of charge), can be found on the In-tend site under the 'Help' or 'Information for Suppliers' buttons. Receiving Notification Emails To ensure you receive email alerts and notifications from our system, please add the email domain '@in-tendorganiser.co.uk' to your Safe Senders list. Additional information: Interested parties should register their interest in the project via the In-Tend website https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire. Guidance on how to participate in a tender - download and upload documents / returns and if required, register your company (free of charge), can be found on the In-tend site under the 'Help' or 'Information for Suppliers' buttons. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e172d958-014c-48c3-a32d-d952e6d9788a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £21,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | HAMPSHIRE | | Post town | Southampton | | Postcode | SO23 8UL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire | | Local authority | Winchester | | Electoral ward | St Michael | | Westminster constituency | Winchester | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77300000 - Horticultural services ## Release History - 14 Feb 2025 at 10:44 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e172d958-014c-48c3-a32d-d952e6d9788a - 6 Feb 2025 at 09:52 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e172d958-014c-48c3-a32d-d952e6d9788a - 4 Feb 2025 at 16:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e172d958-014c-48c3-a32d-d952e6d9788a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e172d958-014c-48c3-a32d-d952e6d9788a 14th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Hampshire/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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