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title: "Preliminary Market Engagement Notice Grounds and Cleansing Maintenance Service Review"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065e2d"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "BOROUGH OF TELFORD & WREKIN"
published: "2026-02-27"
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# Preliminary Market Engagement Notice Grounds and Cleansing Maintenance Service Review

Buyer: BOROUGH OF TELFORD & WREKIN  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065e2d

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## Summary

The Borough of Telford & Wrekin is conducting preliminary market engagement for the Grounds and Cleansing Maintenance Service Review, targeting the services industry in Telford, Shropshire, UKG21 region. Currently in the planning stage, this tender seeks to inform the development of the specification and procurement strategy. Key activities include understanding market capability and capacity and gathering feedback from suppliers. Interested parties should note the deadline for responses is on 17th April 2026, followed by face-to-face market engagement meetings scheduled for 21st or 22nd May 2026.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance, environmental services, and related fields. The engagement invites a diverse range of suppliers, encouraging competition and offering insights into potential delivery models and challenges. Ideal participants would be those with expertise in parks, sports fields maintenance, street cleansing, and environmental tasks, including fly-tip removal and litter bin servicing. This engagement can help businesses align with the council's objectives, paving the way for growth and potential collaborations.

## Notice

Purpose of this Notice In accordance with Sections 16 and 17 of the Procurement Act 2023 and the Procurement Regulations 2024, Telford & Wrekin Council intend to conduct preliminary market engagement to inform the development of the specification and procurement strategy for Grounds and Cleansing Maintenance Services. This engagement aims to: Understand market capability and capacity. Gather feedback on potential delivery models and risks. Encourage participation from a diverse range of suppliers. Participation in this engagement will not confer any advantage in any subsequent procurement process. All responses will be treated equally and confidentially. All suppliers will be treated equally, and engagement will be conducted in a transparent manner. Scope of Requirement Grounds maintenance: parks, open spaces, shrub beds, verges, cemeteries, sports fields, grass cutting, tree and woodland management. Street cleansing: litter picking, mechanical sweeping, seasonal leaf clearance. Environmental tasks: fly-tip removal, graffiti clearance, litter removal, litter bin servicing and associated services. Burials. Expected contract start date: 1 April 2029. Interested parties are invited to: Complete the Supplier Questionnaire Attend a two-party Market Engagement meeting with the council on 21st or 22nd May 2026. Responses should be clear and concise. Where applicable, provide supporting documentation or examples. Indicate any assumptions made in your responses. Timetable Publication of Notice 27th February 2026 Questionnaire Release 27th February 2026 Deadline for Responses 17th April 2026 noon Analysis of Responses 20th April to 1st May 2026 Market Engagement Sessions May 21st or May 22nd 2026

### Planning Information

Preliminary Market engagement ends on 17th April noon. Face to Face meetings with respondents on May 21st or 22nd May 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017852-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 27 Feb 2026 - 17 Apr 2026 |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BOROUGH OF TELFORD & WREKIN |
| Locality | TELFORD, SHROPSHIRE |
| Post town | Telford |
| Postcode | TF3 4JA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG21 Telford and Wrekin |
| Local authority | Telford and Wrekin |
| Electoral ward | Malinslee & Dawley Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Telford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services
- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2026 at 12:08 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017852-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017852-2026
  27th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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