---
title: "SWAST-5122-FM Grounds Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d5b1"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-07-28"
---

# SWAST-5122-FM Grounds Maintenance

Buyer: SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d5b1

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## Summary

The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to procure grounds maintenance services through an open procedure, with a tender titled "SWAST-5122-FM Grounds Maintenance." This procurement, valued at approximately £400,000, targets the UK region UKK and falls under the services category specifically for grounds maintenance. The tender process is currently at the "tender" stage, with the deadline for submission set for 28th August 2026. The subsequent contract is planned to begin on 15th October 2026 and will run up until 14th October 2029, with an option for a further 48-month extension. Potential suppliers can submit their proposals electronically via the designated platform.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for companies specialising in grounds and garden maintenance, particularly those that can deliver high-quality services across the Southwest of England. The award criteria place substantial emphasis on cost-effectiveness and technical quality, alongside social value contributions to the SWAST area. As the procurement is open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), businesses of various sizes with a strong foothold in the landscaping industry are well-suited to participate in this tendering opportunity.

## Notice

Grounds and Gardens work for the South Western Ambulance Service

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: A maximum of up to 48 months extension if contract if conforming to requirements

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071392-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Oct 2026 - 14 Oct 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | £300,000 |
| 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 | SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 7HY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | St Loyes |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2026 at 15:21 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071392-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071392-2026
  28th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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