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title: "Grounds maintenance services for Schools and Corporate Properties in Gloucestershire"
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# Grounds maintenance services for Schools and Corporate Properties in Gloucestershire

Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e85c

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## Summary

Gloucestershire County Council is conducting a public procurement process for grounds maintenance services across 141 corporate properties and schools within Gloucestershire, with the contract covering areas such as Tewkesbury and North Cotswolds, South Cotswolds, Forest of Dean, Gloucester, Cheltenham, and Stroud. This procurement initiative, operating under an open procedure, falls within the services category and is currently in the award stage, following its initial planning phase which began in February 2025. The framework agreement has a significant estimated total value of £5,305,557 and has been allocated into six geographical lots, each expected to last up to seven years. Critical dates include the standstill period concluding on 10 March 2026 and the commencement of the contract on 1 April 2026. Though the planning stages were initiated with an informal engagement session in March 2025, the award phase now involves potential suppliers like Greenfields Garden Services Limited and Countrywide Grounds Maintenance Limited.

This procurement presents promising growth opportunities for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance services. With the framework agreement open to various public sector bodies and allowing call-off contracts, businesses of all sizes, including SMEs, can bid for the six available geographical lots, although a supplier can ultimately be awarded a maximum of five lots. The variety of lots across different parts of Gloucestershire offers diverse operational sites, thus appealing to both large companies like Countrywide Grounds Maintenance Limited and SMEs like Greenfields Garden Services Limited. The emphasis on quality and social value alongside price as criteria furthers the attractiveness of this tender for businesses dedicated to delivering high-quality services with social impact. Engaging successfully in this contract can enhance a company's reputation and foster relationships with government authorities, facilitating long-term business growth and stability.

## Notice

Gloucestershire County Council (GCC) is establishing a Grounds Maintenance Services Framework covering 141 corporate properties and schools across Gloucestershire. The framework will also be open to other public sector bodies, including Gloucester City Council, NHS organisations, schools outside Gloucestershire, and district authorities. The current contract expires 31 March 2026. Estimated total value of PS5,305,557. It comprises six geographical Lots: Lot 1 - Tewkesbury & North Cotswolds Lot 2 - South Cotswolds Lot 3 - Forest of Dean Lot 4 - Gloucester Lot 5 - Cheltenham Lot 6 - Stroud Each Lot will enable call-off contracts of up to 7 years

### Lot Information

Tewkesbury and North Cotswolds

Provision of grounds maintenance services to sites across the Tewkesbury and North Cotswolds district of Gloucestershire

South Cotswolds

Provision of grounds maintenance services to sites across the South Cotswolds district of Gloucestershire

Forest of Dean

Provision of grounds maintenance services to sites across the Forest of Dean District of Gloucestershire

Gloucester

Provision of grounds maintenance services to sites across the Gloucester district of Gloucestershire

Cheltenham

Provision of grounds maintenance services to sites across the Cheltenham district of Gloucestershire

Stroud

Provision of grounds maintenance services to sites across the Stroud district of Gloucestershire

### Planning Information

Gloucestershire County Council are looking to procure the grounds maintenance services of its schools and corporate estate this year. Our current arrangements end on the 31st March 2026 and we are currently planning the way we structure the contract to encourage bidders.
I’d like to invite you to an informal drop-in session at Shire Hall on Wednesday 26th March for you to discuss this with us any time between 10.30am and 4.00pm.
It will provide us with an opportunity to see how many of you are interested, and also to understand the changes required to reduce barriers you may have faced in past procurements exercises.
If you cannot attend in person, please do contact me by email or phone.
On arrival please telephone 07770 522954 for access into the building.
Block 5 entrance (Bearlands)
Bearlands
Gloucester
(Map available via www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk)
I look forward to meeting you.
Cathy King
Asset Management & Property Services
Gloucestershire County Council
6th Floor, Block 5 East
Shire Hall, Westgate Street
Gloucester
GL1 2TG
Tel: 01452 328834
Mobile: 07770 522954
Email: cathy.king@gloucestershire.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017721-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,305,557 |
| Lots value | £5,305,556 |
| Awards value | £5,305,554 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLOUCESTER |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL1 2TG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Gloucester |
| Electoral ward | Westgate |
| Westminster constituency | Gloucester |
| Delivery location | TLK13 Gloucestershire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | COUNTRYWIDE GROUNDS MAINTENANCE; GREENFIELDS GARDEN SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2026 at 10:08 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017721-2026
- 22 Aug 2025 at 09:09 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050740-2025
- 22 Aug 2025 at 07:55 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050698-2025
- 27 Feb 2025 at 13:55 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007402-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017721-2026
  27th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050740-2025
  22nd August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050698-2025
  22nd August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007402-2025
  27th February 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.countrywidegrounds.com
- http://www.greenfieldsltd.co.uk
- https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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