---
title: "Grounds Maintenance Community"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d43b"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d43b.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THE COUNTY HOSPITAL"
published: "2026-08-03"
---

# Grounds Maintenance Community

Buyer: THE COUNTY HOSPITAL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d43b

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## Summary

The County Hospital, based in Hereford, is currently in the active tender stage for its 'Grounds Maintenance Community' project. This procurement process, initiated by Wye Valley NHS Trust, seeks experienced contractors to deliver comprehensive grounds maintenance services across its healthcare estate. The objective is to maintain sustainable external areas enhancing patient wellbeing and staff welfare. The tender, published on 3rd August 2026, is open under a below-threshold open competition framework, with a contract value of £120,000 gross. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 4th September 2026, and inquiries are welcome until 24th August 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance services, particularly those with a focus on environmental sustainability. Companies that prioritise quality, social value, and competitive pricing are likely to be well-suited to this opportunity, given the award criteria that allocate 40% for quality and 15% for social and environmental value. Smaller and medium-sized enterprises with the capability to pass all ITT requirements are encouraged to participate. The awarded contract is set to commence on 1st April 2027 and includes a potential two-year extension, allowing for long-term business growth opportunities.

## Notice

Wye Valley NHS Trust invites suitably qualified and experienced contractors to submit a tender for the provision of comprehensive grounds maintenance and gardening services across its healthcare estate. The successful contractor will be responsible for maintaining safe, attractive, and environmentally sustainable external areas that support patient wellbeing, staff welfare, and visitor experience while ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072985-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | £100,000 |
| 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 | THE COUNTY HOSPITAL |
| Locality | HEREFORD |
| Post town | Hereford |
| Postcode | HR1 2BN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG11 Herefordshire, County of |
| Local authority | Herefordshire, County of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Hereford and South Herefordshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 3 Aug 2026 at 08:00 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072985-2026
- 27 Jul 2026 at 11:46 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070758-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072985-2026
  3rd August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070758-2026
  27th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome
- https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/WelcomeAtamisreference-C458768
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.wyevalley.nhs.uk/

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