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title: "Grounds Maintenance and Communal Cleaning"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06542d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CORNERSTONE HOUSING LIMITED"
published: "2026-02-13"
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# Grounds Maintenance and Communal Cleaning

Buyer: CORNERSTONE HOUSING LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06542d

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## Summary

Cornerstone Housing Limited is exploring procurement opportunities under the title "Grounds Maintenance and Communal Cleaning," with a focus on the Exeter region, specifically in the UKK43 industry category. This process is currently in the planning stage, with the procurement initiated on 13th February 2026. Key upcoming deadlines include the pre-market engagement phase ending on 6th March 2026, and a future notice planned for 1st April 2026. The procurement strategy involves potentially splitting the contract into three lots, covering grounds maintenance, communal cleaning, and a combined lot for both services. The planned contract period is from 1st November 2026 to 31st October 2029, with a possible extension to 31st October 2031. This is a service category procurement above the threshold due to its substantial value projected at £579,504 gross.

The procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in grounds maintenance and cleaning services. Businesses operating locally in Exeter with capabilities in service planning and contractor management, ensuring value for money and sustainable delivery, are well-suited to compete. The contract offers a chance to enhance value by reducing overheads through bundled services in Lot 3. The annual financial scope for grounds maintenance services is £96,000, while communal cleaning is valued at £23,500 per year, including VAT. Engaging with Cornerstone Housing could expand business networks and reinforce presence within Exeter and the wider region.

## Notice

This procurement is being undertaken on behalf of Cornerstone Housing by GBS Procure Limited. The Pre market Engagement document can be found on their website (www.gbsprocure.com) The Contract will cover the delivery of grounds maintenance and communal cleaning services in Exeter. The contract may be split into three lots as follows: 1) Lot 1 - Grounds Maintenance services 2) Lot 2 - Communal Cleaning Services 3) Lot 3 - Grounds Maintenance and Communal Cleaning Cornerstone Housing is looking to establish a 3-year contract with the option to extend for a further 2 years subject to service delivery being achieved. We are particularly interested in hearing from SME's who deliver these services within the Exeter area. Indicatively, the Grounds Maintenance has an annual value of PS96k per annum, including VAT over the next 3 years and the Communal Cleaning is valued at PS23,500 per annum including VAT over the next three years. The objective of Lot 3, would be to appoint a contractor who can deliver all services effectively, offering value for money through reduced overheads of having the whole contract. The services will be delivered through well-coordinated planning, quality assurance, and effective contractor management to achieve value for money and sustainable outcomes. Some of the specific questions we have include: 1. Can you provide all of the services, including grounds maintenance and communal cleaning in the Exeter area? 2. Do you already operate locally? 3. What added value can you bring to this contract?

### Planning Information

The Pre Market Engagement document can be found on the GBS Procure website. The link is: https://www.gbsprocure.com/cornerstone-housing-pre-market-engagement-forms

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013531-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £497,920 |
| 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 | CORNERSTONE HOUSING LIMITED |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX1 1AL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | St David's |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK43 Devon CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services
- 90910000 - Cleaning services

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2026 at 15:21 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013531-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013531-2026
  13th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gbsprocure.com
- https://www.gbsprocure.com/cornerstone-housing-pre-market-engagement-forms
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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