---
title: "Grounds Maintenance (HM5)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052658"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-052658.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-06-05"
---

# Grounds Maintenance (HM5)

Buyer: SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052658

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## Summary

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council is planning a public procurement process under the title "Grounds Maintenance (HM5)", focused on maintaining highway grassed areas and urban green spaces. This contract involves services such as mowing, litter removal, plant bedding, hedge trimming, and wildflower management. The procurement falls within the industry category of grounds maintenance services, covering the region of UKD73 in the United Kingdom. The process is currently at the planning stage, with future notices expected by 1st October 2025. The open procedure method will be used, compatible with above-threshold requirements, with a planned contract period from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2031, potentially extendable until 2036. The procurement is backed by multiple funding streams, including highway revenue budgets and regional transport settlements.

This procurement opportunity presents considerable potential for businesses in the grounds maintenance sector to expand their operations. Companies with expertise in sustainable urban development, horticultural services, and environmental management will find this tender particularly suitable. Engaging in such a substantial contract over an extended period can enhance a business's portfolio and establish long-term partnerships with public sector authorities. The open procedure procurement method ensures that a wide range of companies have the chance to compete, fostering diverse business growth and innovation within the industry.

## Notice

This contract is for the mowing of highway grassed areas, including the removal of any litter and detritus. It will also include plant bedding and maintenance, hedge trimming and wildflower and urban green strategy management. The works will be delivered through a combination of highway revenue budgets , City Region Sustainable Transport Settlements, and other external funding streams.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030384-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L20 7AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Linacre |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | TLD73 Sefton |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 5 Jun 2025 at 15:45 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030384-2025
- 5 Jun 2025 at 15:29 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030374-2025
- 26 May 2025 at 16:05 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027506-2025
- 26 May 2025 at 15:42 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027501-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030384-2025
  5th June 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030374-2025
  5th June 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027506-2025
  26th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027501-2025
  26th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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