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Grounds Maintenance Framework - PMEN

Descriptions

Fusion21 is currently preparing for the renewal of the Grounds Maintenance Framework.

The framework will cover the provision of grounds maintenance and associated services for participating contracting authorities the United Kingdom, in accordance with the objectives and requirement of the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23).

 

The scope includes but is not limited to:

• Routine and reactive grass cutting, lawncare, and turf management.

• Maintenance of hedges, shrubs, flowerbeds, and seasonal planting.

• Weed control, including the use of approved herbicides and environmentally sustainable alternatives.

• Tree Maintenance, pruning and arboriculture works.

• Litter picking, leaf clearance, and general grounds tidiness.

• Winter services, such as gritting and snow clearance (where applicable).

• Associated inspections, reporting and compliance with relevant health and safety and environmental standards.

 

The framework aims to provide compliant, flexible, and a value for money route for contracting authorities to procure grounds maintenance services. It will support both national and regional coverage, with opportunities for SME's to participate. Successful suppliers will be required to demonstrate:

 

• Relevant experience and technical capability in grounds maintenance.

• Working to applicable ISO standards (e.g., ISO 9001, 14001) or equivalent quality systems.

• A commitment to sustainability, biodiversity, and social value outcomes in line with the public benefit requirements of Procurement Act 2023.

 

The framework will be established for a period of 4 years.

Engagement

Fusion21 is undertaking a pre-market engagement exercise ahead of the planned procurement of a Grounds Maintenance Framework. The framework will support in procuring high-quality, sustainable grounds maintenance service and deliver value for money, social value and environmental benefits. The purpose of this engagement is to: • Seek feedback on proposed framework structure, service categories and regional divisions. • Ensure that the framework promotes fair access for SMEs VCSES’s and local suppliers, in line with PA23 objectives. • Early supplier involvement to develop the proposed pricing model. The engagement process will consist of: • A feedback form with the opportunity for suppliers to request a 1-1 discussion to be issued once you register your interest by completing the form below. • Individual 1-1 supplier discussions with interested parties (e,g. Grounds Maintenance suppliers) to help inform and shape the new framework • Virtual Webinar information session hosted by Fusion21 on 10 December, 10am to outline initial plans. Suppliers with questions will be signposted to the feedback form. Participation in this market engagement exercise is open to all suppliers with an interest or capability in delivering grounds maintenance and associated services across national and regional areas within the United Kingdom. Fusion21 welcomes the participation from: • Established suppliers currently providing grounds maintenance. • SME’s seeking to engage in public sector opportunities. Interested suppliers are invited to register their interest by completing the form below. https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/da574580-b6eb-4429-ac42-d1c7a2d11971@0f3cc11b-9759-4db8-9d55-cd61194a6cab We plan to carry out supplier engagement throughout November and early December, followed by a supplier webinar in December 2025. The preliminary market engagement will close on the 22 December 2025 and we aim to publish the final Invitation to Tender in early January 2026, with the new framework scheduled to go live in June 2026.

Timeline

Published Date :

21st Nov 2025 2 months ago

Deadline :

22nd Dec 2025 1 month ago

Contract Start :

7th Jun 2026

Contract End :

7th Jun 2030

Keywords

trimming

pruning services

vermin removal

weed elimination

ice melting

road de-icing

litter picking

terrain design

hedge shaping

weed suppression

landscaping work

ice removal

tree dismantling

tree health care

arboriculture

tree felling

site preparation

trunk cutting

hazard reduction

shrub planting

snow removal

canopy removal

landscape prep

scrub clearance

weed killing

termite control

crown thinning

railing assembly

groundskeeping

land contouring

canopy shaping

anti-icing

land shaping

rodent control

forestry cutting

roadside cleanup

snow plowing

pitch turfing

gardening

park landscaping

wood harvesting

woodland cutting

site landscaping

sports ground care

tree clearing services

herbicide application

underbrush removal

selective logging

park design groundwork

site safety enclosures

land opening work

public space greenery

ornamental planting

urban pest monitoring

plant propagation

sports field maintenance

mechanical ice removal

municipal snow clearing

estate maintenance

urban greenery upkeep

fence installation

crowd-control barriers

greenhouse operations

communal planting

horticultural care

park installation

athletic field upkeep

shrub maintenance

earth landscaping

forest land clearance

nursery operations

irrigation maintenance

ice-breaking service

pest extermination

landscape maintenance

residential pest service

road safety de-ice

park sports landscaping

horticulture maintenance

turf and flower bed care

open space maintenance

public park creation

vegetation eradication

highway refuse pickup

urban planting services

icy sidewalk clearance

area deforestation

tree care maintenance

winter road maintenance

vegetation clearing

public trash collection

park litter clearing

campus grounds care

stadium field services

landscape grading

public space cleaning

garden design support

tree care pruning

community snow cleanup

park establishment

arborist services

safety barrier fitting

green landscaping

athletic field prep

arboricultural care

pitch maintenance

handrail mounting

iced surface cleanup

landscape park prep

sports turf management

tree cutting services

outdoor area maintenance

sports turf installation

chemical weed control

decorative hedge cutting

sidewalk snow service

de-icing pavement

structural pruning

urban park landscaping

turf care for sports

street rubbish removal

arboricultural removal

grounds maintenance

perimeter security works

landscape cultivation

amenities landscaping

planting groundwork

metal fence erection

green area planting

logging clearance

urban snow clearance

disease-vector reduction

winter debris removal

frozen road clearing

targeted weed treatment

horticultural services

forestry clearing

tree pruning and hedge trimming

field landscaping services

plant growth regulator application

recreational area landscaping

facility grounds services

outdoor sports site landscaping

community cleaning service

selective herbicide treatment

protective fencing systems

landscaping work for sports grounds

public recreation grounds design

landscaped grounds upkeep

integrated pest management

outdoor litter collection

eco-friendly pest eradication

landscape trimming services

insect infestation treatment

tree maintenance services

stadium grounds maintenance

winter surface maintenance

guardrail installation services

playing field referee maintenance

pedestrian area cleansing

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Workflows

Status :

Closed

Procedure :

N/A

Suitable for SME :

Yes

Nationwide :

No

Assign to :

Tender Progress :

0%

Details

Notice Type :

Framework

Tender Identifier :

IT-378-246-T: 2024 - 001

Tenderbase ID :

310724019

Low Value :

£100K

High Value :

£1000K

Buyer Information

Address :

Liverpool Merseyside , Merseyside , L13 0BQ

Website :

N/A

Procurement Contact

Name :

Tina Smith

Phone :

0151 252 3243

Email :

tina.smith@shared-ed.ac.uk