YPO - 000881 Ground Maintenance Services
YPO · Public body
In brief
YPO is looking for suppliers for grounds maintenance work (UK-wide).
The estimated value is £500,000,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 111 months, starting 2 December 2019.
It is split into 4 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
Bids close at 2pm, Friday 23 February 2029.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
Can I win this?
Key dates
- Bids by
- 2pm, Friday 23 February 2029
How bids are scored
General Grounds Maintenance and/or Core Services
Quality of service 50% · Cost 50%
A balance of quality and price.
Winter Grounds Maintenance Services
Quality of service 50% · Cost 50% · Cost 50%
Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.
Specialist Grounds Maintenance and/or None Core Services
Quality of service 50% · Cost 50%
A balance of quality and price.
Multiple Grounds Services and Associated Services (to include one or more of the above Categories)
Quality of service 50% · Cost 50%
A balance of quality and price.
Competition
Usually high: a median of 6 bids per contract for grounds maintenance contracts across the UK (from 670 awards in the last 12 months).
Dynamic purchasing system
Suppliers join a list the buyer can call on. You can usually apply at any time while it is open, and work is awarded later through smaller competitions between members.
What the notice says
Should I bid?
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How to bid
- Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
- Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: procontract.due-north.com.
- Make sure your bid arrives before 2pm, Friday 23 February 2029. Late bids are usually rejected.
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| General Grounds Maintenance and/or Core Services 2 December 2019 to 23 February 2029 What this lot coversThis category will cover general grounds maintenance and/or core services | Grounds maintenance and landscaping | — |
| Winter Grounds Maintenance Services 2 December 2019 to 23 February 2029 What this lot coversThis lot covers winter grounds maintenance services. | Grounds maintenance and landscaping | — |
| Specialist Grounds Maintenance and/or None Core Services 2 December 2019 to 23 February 2029 What this lot coversDescription of the procurement: This lot covers specialist grounds maintenance and/or none core services. | Grounds maintenance and landscaping | — |
| Multiple Grounds Services and Associated Services (to include one or more of the above Categories) 2 December 2019 to 23 February 2029 What this lot coversThis lot covers multiple grounds services and associated services (to include one or more of the above categories). | Grounds maintenance and landscaping | — |
Timeline
- Contract notice · notice 008551-2026
About the buyer
Similar open tenders
All open grounds maintenance tenders- £280mestimated
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- Value not stated
From notice 008551-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 30 January 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.