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Grounds Maintenance Framework - PMEN

Fusion21 Members Consortium · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

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Opportunity overview

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.

Classification

  • CPV45112700 — Landscaping work
  • CPV45112711 — Landscaping work for parks
  • CPV45112720 — Landscaping work for sports grounds and recreational areas
  • CPV45340000 — Fencing, railing and safety equipment installation work
  • CPV77211300 — Tree-clearing services
  • CPV77211400 — Tree-cutting services
  • CPV77211500 — Tree-maintenance services
  • CPV77300000 — Horticultural services
  • CPV77310000 — Planting and maintenance services of green areas
  • CPV77312100 — Weed-killing services
  • CPV77314000 — Grounds maintenance services
  • CPV77320000 — Sports fields maintenance services
  • CPV77340000 — Tree pruning and hedge trimming
  • CPV90511300 — Litter collection services
  • CPV90620000 — Snow-clearing services
  • CPV90630000 — Ice-clearing services
  • CPV90922000 — Pest-control services

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
Fusion21-0605
Status
planning
Above Threshold
Yes
Main Procurement Category
services

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Communication

Future Notice Date
6 Jan 2026, 23:59

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
planning

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Ends
7 Jun 2030, 23:59
Starts
8 Jun 2026, 00:00

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
77314000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Grounds maintenance services
Entry 2
Id
45112700
Scheme
CPV
Description
Landscaping work
Entry 3
Id
45112720
Scheme
CPV
Description
Landscaping work for sports grounds and recreational areas
Entry 4
Id
45112711
Scheme
CPV
Description
Landscaping work for parks
Entry 5
Id
45340000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Fencing, railing and safety equipment installation work
Entry 6
Id
77300000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Horticultural services
Entry 7
Id
77310000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Planting and maintenance services of green areas
Entry 8
Id
77320000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Sports fields maintenance services
Entry 9
Id
77312100
Scheme
CPV
Description
Weed-killing services
Entry 10
Id
77340000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Tree pruning and hedge trimming
Entry 11
Id
77211500
Scheme
CPV
Description
Tree-maintenance services
Entry 12
Id
77211400
Scheme
CPV
Description
Tree-cutting services
Entry 13
Id
77211300
Scheme
CPV
Description
Tree-clearing services
Entry 14
Id
90620000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Snow-clearing services
Entry 15
Id
90922000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Pest-control services
Entry 16
Id
90511300
Scheme
CPV
Description
Litter collection services
Entry 17
Id
90630000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Ice-clearing services

Planning and budget

Documents

Entry 1
Id
076149-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Published
21 Nov 2025, 15:51

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Status
scheduled
Due
22 Dec 2025, 23:59
Description
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.

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-PPON-PHLV-4139-PPNP
Name
Fusion21 Members Consortium

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKD71
Country
GB
Locality
Prescot
Postal Code
L34 1PJ
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Unit 2 Puma Court, Kings Business Park

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Identifier

Id
PHLV-4139-PPNP
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Name
Christine Pruden
Telephone
0845 308 2321

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Prescot · UKD71 · L34 1PJ · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

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