---
title: "Waterbody Management"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06705f"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06705f.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-20"
---

# Waterbody Management

Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06705f

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## Summary

Staffordshire County Council has completed a procurement process for the management of waterbodies, watercourses, and Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) over a four-year period. This contract was awarded to Midland Landscaping Ltd and falls under the industry category of 'services', particularly grounds maintenance services. The contract will be active from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2030, covering the region UKG24. The procurement was conducted using a direct method without competition, as it was below the threshold. The legal basis for this procurement follows the UKPGA 2023/54 regulations, and the relevant contract notice was published on 20th March 2026.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in grounds maintenance services or those capable of managing waterbodies and SuDS over long periods. Large entities proficient in handling service contracts and interested in expanding their geographical reach in the Staffordshire area would find this opportunity valuable. Though the procurement process was direct and below threshold, it underscores the chance for businesses to build relationships with public authorities such as Staffordshire County Council, potentially leading to further contract opportunities in the future.

## Notice

Management of waterbodies, watercourses and Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) to cover a 4-year period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025782-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £59,936 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | STAFFORD |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST16 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Stafford |
| Electoral ward | Forebridge |
| Westminster constituency | Stafford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MIDLAND LANDSCAPING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2026 at 13:31 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025782-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025782-2026
  20th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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