--- title: "LDC and EBC Grounds Maintenance Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04f856" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04f856" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04f856.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04f856.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "EASTBOURNE BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2026-04-20" --- # LDC and EBC Grounds Maintenance Services Buyer: EASTBOURNE BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04f856 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04f856) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04f856.json) ## Summary Eastbourne Borough Council and Lewes District Council have initiated a procurement process titled "LDC and EBC Grounds Maintenance Services" aimed at securing high-quality maintenance services for parks and green spaces in the UKJ22 region, specifically in Eastbourne and Lewes. This process falls under the public authority - sub-central government's classification and adheres to the legal basis UKPGA 2023/54. Currently, the procurement is at the contract amendment stage to reflect changes due to unforeseen budgetary constraints. Significant dates include an amendment proposal on 20 April 2026, and the commencement of services by Glendale Countryside Limited on 1 April 2026, following the outcomes of an open competitive procurement method. This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance, particularly those experienced in services such as grass cutting, shrub maintenance, and environmental site care. The subsequent unified service contract not only optimises operational efficiency but also offers cost benefits, creating opportune conditions for contractors with a proven track record in managing comparable projects. Large scale organisations, much like Glendale Countryside Limited, which can reliably deliver services across expansive areas, and SMEs capable of competing in specialised horticultural services would find this tender well-suited for strategic growth in the UK's horticultural industry sector. The procurement method allows for flexibility in the competitive procedure, accommodating both large and small enterprises aiming to enhance local outdoor spaces. ## Notice Lewes District Council and Eastbourne Borough Council's current Grounds Maintenance Services Contract expires on 31st March 2026. This contract presents an opportunity for experienced contractors to deliver high-quality grounds maintenance services in our beautiful parks and much-loved green spaces. We are seeking committed partners who can help maintain and enhance our outdoor spaces to the highest standards. The services provided by the Bidder will mainly be but not limited to the following: * Annual Bedding Maintenance to include wildflower planting where appropriate * Fine turf maintenance operations * Cleaning of changing rooms and sports pitch maintenance * Grass cutting * Path sweeping * Shrub bed maintenance - including roses and herbaceous borders * Maintenance of nature and environmental sites. * Hedge cutting * Cemetery operations Bidders are expected to be able to deliver everything detailed within the Specification included within the Tender Documents. ### Lot Information Eastbourne Borough Council Grounds Maintenance Service Renewal: Optional extensions up to a period of 5 years Lewes District Council Grounds Maintenance Service Renewal: Optional extensions up to a period of 5 years ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035462-2026 | | Notice type | UK10 - Contract Change Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 12 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | 7 Jul 2025 | | Award date | 9 Dec 2025 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £19,800,000 | | Lots value | £19,800,000 | | Awards value | £21,983,983 | | Contracts value | £21,983,983 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | EASTBOURNE BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Additional buyers | LEWES DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | EASTBOURNE | | Post town | Brighton | | Postcode | BN21 4UG | | 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 | Lewes Bridge | | Westminster constituency | Lewes | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | GLENDALE COUNTRYSIDE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77300000 - Horticultural services - 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services ## Release History - 20 Apr 2026 at 08:59 - ContractAmendment - UK10 - Contract Change Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035462-2026 - 15 Apr 2026 at 15:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034373-2026 - 13 Dec 2025 at 12:55 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082711-2025 - 31 Jul 2025 at 13:23 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044789-2025 - 21 May 2025 at 07:21 - PlanningUpdate - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023523-2025 - 25 Mar 2025 at 11:57 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011086-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035462-2026 20th April 2026 - Contract change notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034373-2026 15th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082711-2025 13th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044789-2025 31st July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023523-2025 21st May 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011086-2025 25th March 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/Home - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-14768 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-14769 ## Notice URLs - http://www.chaffinworks.com - http://www.glendale-services.co.uk - http://www.idverde.co.uk - http://www.southernlandservices.co.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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