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Grounds Maintenance Services

Description: Christchurch Town Council invites tenders for the provision of grounds maintenance services across its public open spaces and associated assets. The contract will commence on 1st October 2026 for an initial period of three (3) years, with the option to extend for a further one (1) year at the Council's sole discretion. The Council seeks to appoint a competent and experienced contractor capable of delivering a safe, reliable, responsive and environmentally responsible grounds management service that: * maintains attractive, accessible and welcoming public spaces; * supports biodiversity and environmental objectives; * maintains assets to agreed standards; * provides value for money; * responds effectively to seasonal requirements; and * complies with all relevant legislation and industry standards.

Summary: The Christchurch Town Council has initiated a tender for the provision of grounds maintenance services in Christchurch, United Kingdom, categorized under the industry of parks and grounds maintenance services. This procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions ending on 31st August 2026. The contract, valued at approximately £171,040, commences on 1st October 2026 and spans three years, with a possible extension of one year. The services required focus on maintaining public spaces, supporting biodiversity, and ensuring compliance with environmental objectives. Interested parties are encouraged to inquire and submit tenders via the specified email, with all submissions being considered under an open and competitive method.

Tree Works Framework

Description: Boston Borough Council and South Holland District Council are looking to engage potential contractors to use their knowledge and experience to suggest how the Tree Works Framework can best achieve its objectives. The Framework is intended to: Provide a pool of competent arboricultural contractors Ensure safe, lawful and industry compliant management of tree works Enable timely response to planned, cyclical and reactive works Support best practice in tree safety, biodiversity and duty of care

Summary: The procurement process involves South Holland District Council, with Boston Borough Council as an additional buyer, seeking to establish a Tree Works Framework. This framework relates to the services industry, specifically focusing on arboricultural contractor services such as tree-cutting, maintenance, and pruning. The framework will operate across various UK regions including East Midlands and North East and is currently in the planning stage. Preliminary market engagement is scheduled, with returns due by 19th August 2026. The framework is designed to be active from 1st April 2027 through 31st March 2030, with a maximum extension possible to 31st March 2031. The estimated gross procurement value is £480,000.

Provision of Hired Plant & Equipment

Description: Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council (DMBC) is seeking a suitably experienced contractor for the provision of hired plant and equipment to support Council operations, primarily within Highways Maintenance, Street Scene and Green Care services. This Contract is for the hire of plant and equipment only. No operatives are required at this time to be provided under this Contract unless specifically stated elsewhere in the tender documents. Typical plant and equipment required includes, but is not limited to, rollers, trailers, compaction equipment, saws, generators, horticultural equipment, excavators, compressors, welfare units and associated ancillary items. Full details are set out in the Pricing Schedule. The contract is for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for up to a further 2 x 12 months. The requirement is to (read more...)

Summary: Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is currently in the tender stage for the contract titled "Provision of Hired Plant & Equipment." This procurement pertains to the industry category involving construction machinery and equipment (CPV 43300000) and hire of construction and civil engineering machinery (CPV 45500000). The primary location for this project is within Dudley, UKG36, United Kingdom. The process follows an open procurement method, with a deadline for submissions set for 18th August 2026 at 13:00 hrs. This contract will span three years with the potential extension of up to an additional two twelve-month periods, primarily supporting services within Highways Maintenance, Street Scene, and Green Care.

Tree Framework

Description: St Albans City & District Council require qualified Arborists for the tree framework, covering both planned works and reactive (ad hoc works), pruning, removal and other risk and legislative mitigation measures.

Summary: The procurement process initiated by St Albans City and District Council is currently at the planning stage for the tree framework, titled "Tree Framework," aimed at providing tree maintenance services. This tender requires qualified arborists for planned works and reactive ad hoc tasks across various regions in the United Kingdom, including regions like UKH and UKD. Important dates include a prospective supplier engagement opportunity closing on 18th August 2026. The contract, under UKPGA legal basis 2023/54, is structured as a framework agreement and is valued at GBP 2,400,000 gross. The procurement method involves preliminary market engagement, as facilitated through the PSPS electronic tendering portal.

Mulching Framework - South District

Description: Forestry England are seeking suppliers to carry out mulching and similar services in the South England Forest District

Summary: The Forestry Commission, operating through Forestry England, is seeking to procure suppliers for a Mulching Framework in the South England Forest District. This procurement falls under the industry category of services incidental to forestry and is being conducted via an open procedure. The areas covered include regions in Dorset, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Surrey, and West Sussex. Currently, the process is in the "tender" stage, with the tender period closing on 17 August 2026, followed by an award period ending on 16 September 2026. Interested suppliers should note the enquiry period closing on 5 August 2026. Contracts within this framework are set to start on 1 October 2026 and will last until 30 September 2030.

St Edmunds College Florist Services

Description: SSC Partnership (the Agent) on behalf of St Edmunds College, University of Cambridge are currently out to tender for the provision of Florist Services. This procurement is being run under the open procedure, which is a formal bidding procedure, under which the contract is advertised, and all interested organisation/consortium can bid. This ITT provides further details of the proposal and process for submitting bids. All Bidders are required to complete the ITT document in order to submit their completed Bid. Bids must comprise both the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) and ITT response documents . All aspects of the ITT should be completed in full and submitted as part of a Bid. The ITT aims to: Provide information to Bidders on the Procurement and the opportunities available; Set out (read more...)

Summary: St Edmund's College Cambridge, identified by their charity number GB-CHC-1137454, is inviting bids for their Florist Services, under the tender ID "SSC CAM FTS 09_26". The procurement is categorised under floral services, specifically cut flowers, floral arrangements, and display services, applicable within the region of Cambridge, UK. Managed through an open procedure, this tender offers an opportunity for any interested organisations or consortia to bid. The process is currently at the tender stage, with submissions required by 19th August 2026. The contract period is set to commence on 1st September 2026, lasting for three years, with potential extensions totalling up to five years. SSC Partnership Limited acts as the procuring entity and procurement contact.

Provision of Hired Plant & Equipment

Description: Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council (DMBC) is seeking a suitably experienced contractor for the provision of hired plant and equipment to support Council operations, primarily within Highways Maintenance, Street Scene and Green Care services. This Contract is for the hire of plant and equipment only. No operatives are required at this time to be provided under this Contract unless specifically stated elsewhere in the tender documents. Typical plant and equipment required includes, but is not limited to, rollers, trailers, compaction equipment, saws, generators, horticultural equipment, excavators, compressors, welfare units and associated ancillary items. Full details are set out in the Pricing Schedule. The contract is for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for up to a further 2 x 12 months. The requirement is to (read more...)

Summary: Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is currently in the tender stage for the contract titled "Provision of Hired Plant & Equipment." This procurement pertains to the industry category involving construction machinery and equipment (CPV 43300000) and hire of construction and civil engineering machinery (CPV 45500000). The primary location for this project is within Dudley, UKG36, United Kingdom. The process follows an open procurement method, with a deadline for submissions set for 18th August 2026 at 13:00 hrs. This contract will span three years with the potential extension of up to an additional two twelve-month periods, primarily supporting services within Highways Maintenance, Street Scene, and Green Care.

Request for Information (RFI) Provision of Parks, Green Spaces and Market Street Public Toilets Maintenance and Cleaning Contract - Kidderminster Town Council

Description: **THIS IS AN RFI ONLY** The West Mercia Police Contracts and Procurement Team, acting on behalf of the Kidderminster Town Council (the Authority), intends to undertake pre-market engagement in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 in relation to an upcoming Parks, Green Spaces and Market Street Public Toilets Maintenance and Cleaning Contract Ref: KTC26 2735 tender. This Request for Information (RFI) is issued as part of the Authority's preliminary market engagement activity to inform the development of the future procurement. The purpose of this engagement is to support compliance with the Procurement Act 2023 by improving transparency and ensuring the procurement is designed in a manner that is proportionate, delivers value for money, and reflects current industry-accepted practices. The RFI seeks to help the Authority better understand market (read more...)

Summary: The procurement process is currently in the planning stage for a project titled "Request for Information (RFI) Provision of Parks, Green Spaces, and Market Street Public Toilets Maintenance and Cleaning Contract," led by the West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner in collaboration with Kidderminster Town Council. Set in Worcester, UKG12, this initiative focuses on facilities and grounds maintenance services within the public sector. A pre-market engagement exercise is scheduled until 31st July 2026, allowing interested parties to engage prior to the formal procurement stage, which aligns with the Procurement Act 2023. The procurement strategy emphasises industry-compatible practices aimed at value for money and transparency, with formal notices expected by 7th August 2026.

Request for Information (RFI) Provision of Parks, Green Spaces and Market Street Public Toilets Maintenance and Cleaning Contract - Kidderminster Town Council

Description: **THIS IS AN RFI ONLY** The West Mercia Police Contracts and Procurement Team, acting on behalf of the Kidderminster Town Council (the Authority), intends to undertake pre-market engagement in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 in relation to an upcoming Parks, Green Spaces and Market Street Public Toilets Maintenance and Cleaning Contract Ref: KTC26 2735 tender. This Request for Information (RFI) is issued as part of the Authority's preliminary market engagement activity to inform the development of the future procurement. The purpose of this engagement is to support compliance with the Procurement Act 2023 by improving transparency and ensuring the procurement is designed in a manner that is proportionate, delivers value for money, and reflects current industry-accepted practices. The RFI seeks to help the Authority better understand market (read more...)

Summary: The procurement process is currently in the planning stage for a project titled "Request for Information (RFI) Provision of Parks, Green Spaces, and Market Street Public Toilets Maintenance and Cleaning Contract," led by the West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner in collaboration with Kidderminster Town Council. Set in Worcester, UKG12, this initiative focuses on facilities and grounds maintenance services within the public sector. A pre-market engagement exercise is scheduled until 31st July 2026, allowing interested parties to engage prior to the formal procurement stage, which aligns with the Procurement Act 2023. The procurement strategy emphasises industry-compatible practices aimed at value for money and transparency, with formal notices expected by 7th August 2026.

EBC HW Oxshott Heath Woodland Management 2026

Description: Elmbridge Borough Council is approaching the market with a view to carry out 33.3% canopy thin of 13.27 hectares of mixed coniferous and broadleaf woodland on Oxshott Heath part of Esher Commons Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).

Summary: Elmbridge Borough Council is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process for the "EBC HW Oxshott Heath Woodland Management 2026" project. This involves a 33.3% canopy thinning of a 13.27-hectare area of mixed coniferous and broadleaf woodland, part of the Esher Commons Site of Special Scientific Interest. Categorised under forestry management services (CPV code: 77231000), the procurement method being used is an open and below-threshold competition. Interested businesses should note that the enquiry period concludes on 5th August 2026, with tender submissions due by 17th August 2026. The contract execution is slated to start on 21st September 2026 and conclude by 28th February 2027. The total estimated contract value is approximately £33,600.