---
title: "SPS-02331 Grounds Maintenance Central Area"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0673cd"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE"
published: "2026-04-13"
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# SPS-02331 Grounds Maintenance Central Area

Buyer: SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0673cd

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## Summary

The Scottish Prison Service is currently in the tender stage of procuring grounds maintenance services across three sites: HMP & YOI Stirling, HMP Glenochil, and HMP Perth, located in the Central Area of the United Kingdom. The tender, identified by reference SPS-02331, is an open procedure seeking high-quality grounds maintenance to ensure safety, cleanliness, and aesthetic appeal, with consistent standards aligning with best horticultural practices. Initially scheduled to close on 30th April 2026, the tender deadline has been extended to 6th May 2026 to accommodate site visits. This process encompasses a budget of GBP 500,000 over a contract period with the potential for a three-year extension, focusing on services classified under CPV code 77314000, indicating grounds maintenance services.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance, particularly those capable of delivering routine services such as grass cutting, hedge maintenance, and winter maintenance. Firms with experience in horticultural excellence and those able to manage large-scale maintenance across multiple sites would find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. Additionally, the requirement for high standards in safety and presentation opens doors for businesses advocating best practices in these areas. With a significant budget and long contract duration, this tender presents a robust opportunity for growth in the service sector, especially for businesses able to meet the outlined technical and financial criteria.

## Notice

The Purchaser requires high quality grounds maintenance across 3 Sites, HMP & YOI Stirling, HMP Glenochil and HMP Perth (Central Area). All works must reflect best horticultural practice, ensure consistently high presentation standards, and maintain safe, clean, and visually appealing grounds.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Core Tasks - Routine Services Grass cutting; Grass edging; Meadow/Turf maintenance; Shrub & herbaceous bed maintenance; Rose bed maintenance; Hedge maintenance; Young tree maintenance; Cleaning of grounds (incl. litter picking, leaves, hard-surface weed control); and Winter maintenance and snow clearance.

Renewal: up to 3 years extension period

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033056-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9DJ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2026 at 08:16 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033056-2026
- 25 Mar 2026 at 12:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027290-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/sheriff-court/find-a-court
- http://www.sps.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000827545
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00384
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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