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Grounds Maintenance

Broadacres Housing Association · Housing

In brief

Broadacres Housing Association is looking for suppliers for grounds maintenance work (UK-wide).

The estimated value is £1,500,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 April 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Monday 26 October 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: midday, Monday 19 October 2026
Bids by: midday, Monday 26 October 2026

How bids are scored

Quality 40% · Price 60%

Price matters most. Expect to compete hard on cost.

Competition

Usually high: a median of 6 bids per contract for grounds maintenance contracts across the UK (from 619 awards in the last 12 months).

Tender documents

Tender pack that includes: Specification, Schedule of JCT amendments, Conditions of Participation, Declaration forms, Award…

The buyer expects to buy this again around September 2029.

What the notice says

Grounds Maintenance - The contractor is to provide services to the current legislation and outlined in the Specification to include but not limited to: - • Grass Cutting • Hedge Maintenance • Shrub and Flower Border Maintenance • Weed Control • Litter Picking • Leaf Clearance • Hard Surface Maintenance • Unwanted Vegetation • Lawn fertiliser • Tree inspections (saplings only) The contract requires all operatives to understand their legal responsibilities relating to protected species, nesting birds, habitats, pollution prevention, waste handling, and safe working practices. Maps of each location will be made available to bidders during the tender process. You will be requested to message via the Delta e-portal asking for access to the maps with an email address, a link to the documents will then be shared to that email address.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 25 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £1,500,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in locations across the UK?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: www.mytenders.co.uk.
Send clarification questions before midday, Monday 19 October 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Monday 26 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

28 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 091586-2026

About the buyer

Broadacres Housing AssociationLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

All tenders and awards from Broadacres Housing Association

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From notice 091586-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 28 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.