--- title: "Grounds Maintenance & Associated Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f3a7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05f3a7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f3a7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f3a7.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL TRADING AS PROCUREMENT SERVICES" published: "2025-12-11" --- # Grounds Maintenance & Associated Services Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL TRADING AS PROCUREMENT SERVICES Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f3a7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05f3a7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f3a7.json) ## Summary Kent County Council, operating as Procurement Services, is currently in the planning stage of a tender process for a framework concerning "Grounds Maintenance & Associated Services." The contract aims to cover a broad range of landscaping and maintenance services within the public sector across the United Kingdom. This initiative seeks to establish a national and local framework to streamline procurement in this industry. Interested parties are invited to take part in market engagement activities planned to explore supplier capabilities and inform tender specifications. The current milestone is an engagement scheduled by 15th January 2026, where suppliers can provide valuable insights into their experiences. The procurement process, which has an estimated value of £600 million, is slated to commence on 1st December 2026 and conclude by 30th November 2030. This procurement opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specializing in landscaping, tree maintenance, sports fields upkeep, and cemetery services, among others. Companies that are adept at offering innovative and efficient grounds maintenance solutions stand to benefit from the establishment of a framework agreement, which is designed to foster long-term partnerships and reliable service provision. The initiative is well-suited for both local enterprises aiming to expand their presence and larger national firms looking to solidify their market position within the public sector. Businesses capable of addressing diverse landscaping needs and offering competitive pricing mechanisms will be well-positioned to capitalise on this extensive framework. ## Notice Procurement Services are looking to create a local and national framework for the provision of Grounds Maintenance & Associated Services. This questionnaire is designed to understand supplier and customer experiences, challenges, and expectations regarding Grounds Maintenance & Associated frameworks. Your responses will help us design a framework that meets the needs of suppliers and customers to improve the procurement and delivery experience for Grounds Maintenance & Associated Services across all areas within the Public Sector. Scope and Lot structure is still to be determined, but the aim is to design a framework for the provision of all Grounds Maintenance & Associated Services required within the Public Sector. To view this notice, please click here: https://csg.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1000545625 ### Planning Information The purpose of this engagement is to: Understand market capability and capacity Inform the development of the specification and pricing mechanism Explore innovative solutions Identify potential risks and delivery models Suppliers are invited to participate in the following activities: Online Questionnaire Teams meetings (upon request only) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081911-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Dec 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 15 Jan 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £600,000,000 | | 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 | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL TRADING AS PROCUREMENT SERVICES | | Locality | WEST MALLING | | Post town | Rochester | | Postcode | ME19 4YT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ46 West Kent | | Local authority | Tonbridge and Malling | | Electoral ward | Kings Hill | | Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 45 - Construction work - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 03441000 - Ornamental plants, grasses, mosses or lichens - 03452000 - Trees - 45112700 - Landscaping work - 45112710 - Landscaping work for green areas - 45112711 - Landscaping work for parks - 45112713 - Landscaping work for roof gardens - 45112714 - Landscaping work for cemeteries - 45112720 - Landscaping work for sports grounds and recreational areas - 45112722 - Landscaping work for riding areas - 45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds - 45233229 - Verge maintenance work - 77211300 - Tree-clearing services - 77211400 - Tree-cutting services - 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services - 77211600 - Tree seeding - 77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas - 77313000 - Parks maintenance services - 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services - 77314100 - Grassing services - 77320000 - Sports fields maintenance services - 77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming - 98371111 - Cemetery maintenance services ## Release History - 11 Dec 2025 at 12:05 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081911-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081911-2025 11th December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://csg.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1000545625 - 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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