--- title: "Grounds Maintenance Framework - PMEN" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e692" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05e692" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e692.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e692.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "FUSION21 MEMBERS CONSORTIUM" published: "2025-11-21" --- # Grounds Maintenance Framework - PMEN Buyer: FUSION21 MEMBERS CONSORTIUM Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e692 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05e692) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e692.json) ## Summary The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, being initiated by the Fusion21 Members Consortium. The procurement involves the renewal of a Grounds Maintenance Framework, targeting the provision of grounds maintenance and associated services across the United Kingdom. This framework is classified under the services category and aims to support national and regional coverage. It will commence from June 2026 and run for four years, with the final Invitation to Tender expected to be issued in early January 2026. Upcoming activities include a supplier webinar on 10 December 2025 and a market engagement exercise running through November and early December 2025. The engagement will close on 22 December 2025. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses with capabilities in grounds maintenance and associated areas. Firms, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, that specialise in services like routine grass cutting, tree maintenance, and winter services, can benefit from participating in this framework. Businesses well-versed in complying with ISO standards for quality and environmental management, and those committed to sustainability and social value outcomes, will find this framework particularly suited to their expertise. The procurement, valued at £85 million net, offers a viable route for entities looking to expand their market presence in the public sector with flexible and value-driven service offerings. ## Notice Fusion21 is currently preparing for the renewal of the Grounds Maintenance Framework. The framework will cover the provision of grounds maintenance and associated services for participating contracting authorities the United Kingdom, in accordance with the objectives and requirement of the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23). The scope includes but is not limited to: * Routine and reactive grass cutting, lawncare, and turf management. * Maintenance of hedges, shrubs, flowerbeds, and seasonal planting. * Weed control, including the use of approved herbicides and environmentally sustainable alternatives. * Tree Maintenance, pruning and arboriculture works. * Litter picking, leaf clearance, and general grounds tidiness. * Winter services, such as gritting and snow clearance (where applicable). * Associated inspections, reporting and compliance with relevant health and safety and environmental standards. The framework aims to provide compliant, flexible, and a value for money route for contracting authorities to procure grounds maintenance services. It will support both national and regional coverage, with opportunities for SME's to participate. Successful suppliers will be required to demonstrate: * Relevant experience and technical capability in grounds maintenance. * Working to applicable ISO standards (e.g., ISO 9001, 14001) or equivalent quality systems. * A commitment to sustainability, biodiversity, and social value outcomes in line with the public benefit requirements of Procurement Act 2023. The framework will be established for a period of 4 years. ### Planning Information Fusion21 is undertaking a pre-market engagement exercise ahead of the planned procurement of a Grounds Maintenance Framework. The framework will support in procuring high-quality, sustainable grounds maintenance service and deliver value for money, social value and environmental benefits. The purpose of this engagement is to: • Seek feedback on proposed framework structure, service categories and regional divisions. • Ensure that the framework promotes fair access for SMEs VCSES’s and local suppliers, in line with PA23 objectives. • Early supplier involvement to develop the proposed pricing model. The engagement process will consist of: • A feedback form with the opportunity for suppliers to request a 1-1 discussion to be issued once you register your interest by completing the form below. • Individual 1-1 supplier discussions with interested parties (e,g. Grounds Maintenance suppliers) to help inform and shape the new framework • Virtual Webinar information session hosted by Fusion21 on 10 December, 10am to outline initial plans. Suppliers with questions will be signposted to the feedback form. Participation in this market engagement exercise is open to all suppliers with an interest or capability in delivering grounds maintenance and associated services across national and regional areas within the United Kingdom. Fusion21 welcomes the participation from: • Established suppliers currently providing grounds maintenance. • SME’s seeking to engage in public sector opportunities. Interested suppliers are invited to register their interest by completing the form below. https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/da574580-b6eb-4429-ac42-d1c7a2d11971@0f3cc11b-9759-4db8-9d55-cd61194a6cab We plan to carry out supplier engagement throughout November and early December, followed by a supplier webinar in December 2025. The preliminary market engagement will close on the 22 December 2025 and we aim to publish the final Invitation to Tender in early January 2026, with the new framework scheduled to go live in June 2026. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076149-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Nov 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 6 Jan 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 7 Jun 2026 - 7 Jun 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £85,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | FUSION21 MEMBERS CONSORTIUM | | Locality | PRESCOT | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L34 1PJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside | | Local authority | Knowsley | | Electoral ward | St Michaels | | Westminster constituency | Knowsley | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 45112700 - Landscaping work - 45112711 - Landscaping work for parks - 45112720 - Landscaping work for sports grounds and recreational areas - 45340000 - Fencing, railing and safety equipment installation work - 77211300 - Tree-clearing services - 77211400 - Tree-cutting services - 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services - 77300000 - Horticultural services - 77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas - 77312100 - Weed-killing services - 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services - 77320000 - Sports fields maintenance services - 77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming - 90511300 - Litter collection services - 90620000 - Snow-clearing services - 90630000 - Ice-clearing services - 90922000 - Pest-control services ## Release History - 21 Nov 2025 at 15:51 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076149-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076149-2025 21st November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/da574580-b6eb-4429-ac42-d1c7a2d11971@0f3cc11b-9759-4db8-9d55-cd61194a6cab - https://www.fusion21.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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