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Grounds Maintenance Framework - PMEN

Fusion21 Members Consortium · Local or regional public body

In brief

Fusion21 Members Consortium has announced plans to buy grounds maintenance and construction work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

It is a framework worth up to £85,000,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 4 years, starting 8 June 2026.

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

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

Can I win this?

Competition

Usually high: a median of 6 bids per contract for grounds maintenance contracts across the UK (from 385 awards in the last 12 months).

Framework

Winning puts you on a list of suppliers the buyer can call on; it does not guarantee work. The £85,000,000 is the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers over the framework's life, not one contract.

What the notice says

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…Read the full description
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.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. 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.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 076149-2025

About the buyer

  1. Play Area Design and Refurbishment at Belfairs Park in Southend-on-Sea

    Southend-on-Sea City CouncilEast of EnglandGrounds maintenance and landscaping, Construction

    Closing soon11 hours leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £149kestimated
  2. Kelsall Green Pump Track

    Kelsall Parish CouncilNorth WestGrounds maintenance and landscaping, Construction

    Closing soon41 hours leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £75kestimated
  3. Grounds Maintenance Tender

    Wanborough Parish CouncilSouth WestGrounds maintenance and landscaping

    Closing soon47 hours leftSuitable for SMEs

    £20kestimated
  4. Old Farm Place Playground Design and Install

    Guildford Borough CouncilSouth EastGrounds maintenance and landscaping, Construction

    Closing soon2 days leftSmall contract

    Value not stated
  5. Norfolk Park Gym Area Equipment

    Sheffield City CouncilUK-wideGrounds maintenance and landscaping, Construction

    Closing soon2 days leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £78kestimated

From notice 076149-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 21 November 2025. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.