---
title: "Provision of Grounds Maintenance contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0521b0"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0521b0.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-23"
---

# Provision of Grounds Maintenance contract

Buyer: HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0521b0

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## Summary

Hertfordshire County Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a framework agreement to provide grounds maintenance services. The contract, valued at £12,000,000, will encompass agricultural and grounds maintenance services, identified by CPV codes 77100000 and 77314000, respectively. The service period is scheduled from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2030, with a future notice expected around 1st May 2026. This planned procurement process falls under the services category and is part of sub-central government procurement in the UK, specifically in the Hertford region.

This tender represents substantial business growth potential for companies specialising in agricultural or grounds maintenance services, with particular suitability for SMEs due to the framework agreement's structure. The opportunity provides businesses with a stable, long-term contract with a reputable local government authority, allowing successful bidders to establish a strong relationship with the Hertfordshire County Council. Companies with expertise in landscape management, environmental maintenance, and related grounds services would be well-positioned to compete, especially those looking to strengthen their footprint in the public sector.

## Notice

Framework agreement for the provision of a grounds maintenance service for Hertfordshire County Council

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026052-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 May 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HERTFORD |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG13 8DQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | East Hertfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Hertford Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Hertford and Stortford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77100000 - Agricultural services
- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 23 May 2025 at 10:53 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026052-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026052-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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