Award

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Grounds Maintenance Services across the County of Staffordshire

  • Staffordshire County Council

UK6: Contract award notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-015240

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-05d6c3 (view related notices)

Published 19 February 2026, 1:36pm



Scope

Reference

IA3698

Description

Framework Agreement for the provision of Grounds Maintenance Services and Waterbody Management across regeneration sites, Corporate Properties and Household Waste Recycling Centres across the County of Staffordshire.

The Framework is for 2 years with two 12-month extension periods based on performance and is split into 11 separate lots

Commercial tool

Establishes a framework


Lot 1. Grounds Maintenance Services in Stafford

Description

Provision of Grounds Maintenance Services in the District of Stafford covering 15 properties


Lot 2. Grounds Maintenance Services in Cannock (Inc Rugeley)

Description

Provision of Grounds Maintenance Services in the District of Cannock (inc. Rugeley) covering 10 properties


Lot 3. Grounds Maintenance Services in Lichfield (inc. Burntwood)

Description

Provision of Grounds Maintenance Services in the District of Lichfield (inc. Burntwood) covering 8 properties


Lot 4. Grounds Maintenance Services in Tamworth

Description

Provision of Grounds Maintenance Services in the District of Tamworth covering 5 properties


Lot 5. Grounds Maintenance Services in Newcastle under Lyme

Description

Provision of Grounds Maintenance Services in the District of Newcastle under Lyme covering 7 properties


Lot 6. Grounds Maintenance Services in South Staffordshire

Description

Provision of Grounds Maintenance Services in the District of South Staffordshire covering 4 properties


Lot 7. Grounds Maintenance Services in East Staffordshire

Description

Provision of Grounds Maintenance Services in the District of East Staffordshire covering 5 properties


Lot 8. Grounds Maintenance Services in Staffordshire Moorlands

Description

Provision of Grounds Maintenance Services in the District of Staffordshire Moorlands covering 1 property


Lot 9a. Grounds Maintenance Services for Enterprise Centres in Staffordshire

Description

Provision of Grounds Maintenance Services for Enterprise Centres in the County of Staffordshire covering 8 sites


Lot 10. Grounds Maintenance Services for Household Waste Recycling Centres

Description

Provision of Grounds Maintenance Services for Household Wsate Recycling Centres across the County of Staffordshire covering 14 sites


Contract 1. Grounds Maintenance Services in Stafford

Lots

Lot 1. Grounds Maintenance Services in Stafford

Supplier

Contract value

  • £30,000 excluding VAT
  • £36,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Below the relevant threshold

Award decision date

19 February 2026

Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers

19 February 2026

Earliest date the contract will be signed

10 March 2026

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
  • Possible extension to 31 March 2030
  • 4 years

Description of possible extension:

At the Authority's entire discretion, the term may be extended by 2 x 12-month periods on the same terms for such period(s) in accordance with the contract.

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

Contract locations

  • UKG2 - Shropshire and Staffordshire

Contract 2. Grounds Maintenance Services in Cannock (Inc Rugeley)

Lots

Lot 2. Grounds Maintenance Services in Cannock (Inc Rugeley)

Supplier

Contract value

  • £32,000 excluding VAT
  • £38,400 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Below the relevant threshold

Award decision date

19 February 2026

Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers

19 February 2026

Earliest date the contract will be signed

10 March 2026

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
  • Possible extension to 31 March 2030
  • 4 years

Description of possible extension:

At the Authority's entire discretion, the term may be extended by 2 x 12-month periods on the same terms for such period(s) in accordance with the contract.

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

Contract locations

  • UKG2 - Shropshire and Staffordshire

Contract 3. Grounds Maintenance Services in Lichfield (inc. Burntwood)

Lots

Lot 3. Grounds Maintenance Services in Lichfield (inc. Burntwood)

Supplier

Contract value

  • £45,000 excluding VAT
  • £54,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Below the relevant threshold

Award decision date

19 February 2026

Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers

19 February 2026

Earliest date the contract will be signed

10 March 2026

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
  • Possible extension to 31 March 2030
  • 4 years

Description of possible extension:

At the Authority's entire discretion, the term may be extended by 2 x 12-month periods on the same terms for such period(s) in accordance with the contract.

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

Contract locations

  • UKG2 - Shropshire and Staffordshire

Contract 4. Grounds Maintenance Services in Tamworth

Lots

Lot 4. Grounds Maintenance Services in Tamworth

Supplier

Contract value

  • £23,000 excluding VAT
  • £27,600 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Below the relevant threshold

Award decision date

19 February 2026

Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers

19 February 2026

Earliest date the contract will be signed

10 March 2026

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
  • Possible extension to 31 March 2030
  • 4 years

Description of possible extension:

At the Authority's entire discretion, the term may be extended by 2 x 12-month periods on the same terms for such period(s) in accordance with the contract.

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

Contract locations

  • UKG2 - Shropshire and Staffordshire

Contract 5. Grounds Maintenance Services in Newcastle under Lyme

Lots

Lot 5. Grounds Maintenance Services in Newcastle under Lyme

Supplier

Contract value

  • £18,000 excluding VAT
  • £21,600 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Below the relevant threshold

Award decision date

19 February 2026

Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers

19 February 2026

Earliest date the contract will be signed

10 March 2026

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
  • Possible extension to 31 March 2030
  • 4 years

Description of possible extension:

At the Authority's entire discretion, the term may be extended by 2 x 12-month periods on the same terms for such period(s) in accordance with the contract.

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

Contract locations

  • UKG2 - Shropshire and Staffordshire

Contract 6. Grounds Maintenance Services in South Staffordshire

Lots

Lot 6. Grounds Maintenance Services in South Staffordshire

Supplier

Contract value

  • £7,000 excluding VAT
  • £8,400 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Below the relevant threshold

Award decision date

19 February 2026

Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers

19 February 2026

Earliest date the contract will be signed

10 March 2026

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
  • Possible extension to 31 March 2030
  • 4 years

Description of possible extension:

At the Authority's entire discretion, the term may be extended by 2 x 12-month periods on the same terms for such period(s) in accordance with the contract.

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

Contract locations

  • UKG2 - Shropshire and Staffordshire

Contract 7. Grounds Maintenance Services in East Staffordshire

Lots

Lot 7. Grounds Maintenance Services in East Staffordshire

Supplier

Contract value

  • £10,000 excluding VAT
  • £12,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Below the relevant threshold

Award decision date

19 February 2026

Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers

19 February 2026

Earliest date the contract will be signed

10 March 2026

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
  • Possible extension to 31 March 2030
  • 4 years

Description of possible extension:

At the Authority's entire discretion, the term may be extended by 2 x 12-month periods on the same terms for such period(s) in accordance with the contract.

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

Contract locations

  • UKG2 - Shropshire and Staffordshire

Contract 8. Grounds Maintenance Services in Staffordshire Moorlands

Lots

Lot 8. Grounds Maintenance Services in Staffordshire Moorlands

Supplier

Contract value

  • £5,000 excluding VAT
  • £6,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Below the relevant threshold

Award decision date

19 February 2026

Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers

19 February 2026

Earliest date the contract will be signed

10 March 2026

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
  • Possible extension to 31 March 2030
  • 4 years

Description of possible extension:

At the Authority's entire discretion, the term may be extended by 2 x 12-month periods on the same terms for such period(s) in accordance with the contract.

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

Contract locations

  • UKG2 - Shropshire and Staffordshire

Contract 9. Grounds Maintenance Services for Enterprise Centres in Staffordshire

Lots

Lot 9a. Grounds Maintenance Services for Enterprise Centres in Staffordshire

Supplier

Contract value

  • £320,000 excluding VAT
  • £384,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Above the relevant threshold

Award decision date

19 February 2026

Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers

19 February 2026

Standstill period

  • End: 2 March 2026
  • 8 working days

Earliest date the contract will be signed

10 March 2026

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
  • Possible extension to 31 March 2030
  • 4 years

Description of possible extension:

At the Authority's entire discretion, the term may be extended by 2 x 12-month periods on the same terms for such period(s) in accordance with the contract.

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

Contract locations

  • UKG2 - Shropshire and Staffordshire

Contract 10. Grounds Maintenance Services for Household Waste Recycling Centres

Lots

Lot 10. Grounds Maintenance Services for Household Waste Recycling Centres

Supplier

Contract value

  • £18,000 excluding VAT
  • £21,600 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Below the relevant threshold

Award decision date

19 February 2026

Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers

19 February 2026

Earliest date the contract will be signed

10 March 2026

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
  • Possible extension to 31 March 2030
  • 4 years

Description of possible extension:

At the Authority's entire discretion, the term may be extended by 2 x 12-month periods on the same terms for such period(s) in accordance with the contract.

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

Contract locations

  • UKG2 - Shropshire and Staffordshire

Information about tenders

Lot 1. Grounds Maintenance Services in Stafford

  • 5 tenders received
  • 5 tenders assessed in the final stage:
    • 5 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
    • 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
  • 1 supplier awarded contracts
  • 4 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)

Lot 2. Grounds Maintenance Services in Cannock (Inc Rugeley)

  • 5 tenders received
  • 5 tenders assessed in the final stage:
    • 5 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
    • 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
  • 1 supplier awarded contracts
  • 4 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)

Lot 3. Grounds Maintenance Services in Lichfield (inc. Burntwood)

  • 4 tenders received
  • 4 tenders assessed in the final stage:
    • 4 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
    • 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
  • 1 supplier awarded contracts
  • 3 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)

Lot 4. Grounds Maintenance Services in Tamworth

  • 5 tenders received
  • 5 tenders assessed in the final stage:
    • 5 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
    • 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
  • 1 supplier awarded contracts
  • 4 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)

Lot 5. Grounds Maintenance Services in Newcastle under Lyme

  • 4 tenders received
  • 4 tenders assessed in the final stage:
    • 4 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
    • 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
  • 1 supplier awarded contracts
  • 3 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)

Lot 6. Grounds Maintenance Services in South Staffordshire

  • 5 tenders received
  • 5 tenders assessed in the final stage:
    • 5 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
    • 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
  • 1 supplier awarded contracts
  • 4 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)

Lot 7. Grounds Maintenance Services in East Staffordshire

  • 5 tenders received
  • 5 tenders assessed in the final stage:
    • 5 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
    • 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
  • 1 supplier awarded contracts
  • 4 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)

Lot 8. Grounds Maintenance Services in Staffordshire Moorlands

  • 4 tenders received
  • 4 tenders assessed in the final stage:
    • 4 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
    • 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
  • 1 supplier awarded contracts
  • 3 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)

Lot 9a. Grounds Maintenance Services for Enterprise Centres in Staffordshire

  • 6 tenders received
  • 6 tenders assessed in the final stage:
    • 6 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
    • 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
  • 1 supplier awarded contracts
  • 5 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)

Lot 10. Grounds Maintenance Services for Household Waste Recycling Centres

  • 5 tenders received
  • 5 tenders assessed in the final stage:
    • 5 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
    • 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
  • 1 supplier awarded contracts
  • 4 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)

Lots that will not be awarded

Lot 9b. Waterbodies and SuDS Maintenance for Enterprise Centres

Description

Provision of Waterbodies and SuDS Maintenance at Enterprise Centres in the County of Staffordshire covering 5 sites

CPV classifications

  • 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

Date of decision not to award

23 January 2026


Procedure

Procedure type

Open procedure


Suppliers

CROPPER GROUNDS MAINTENANCE LTD

  • Companies House: 04155896
  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBZG-5219-GQJD

Galveston Grove

Stoke-On-Trent

ST4 3PE

United Kingdom

Region: UKG23 - Stoke-on-Trent

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No

Contract 1. Grounds Maintenance Services in Stafford

Contract 2. Grounds Maintenance Services in Cannock (Inc Rugeley)

Contract 3. Grounds Maintenance Services in Lichfield (inc. Burntwood)

Contract 4. Grounds Maintenance Services in Tamworth

Contract 5. Grounds Maintenance Services in Newcastle under Lyme

Contract 6. Grounds Maintenance Services in South Staffordshire

Contract 8. Grounds Maintenance Services in Staffordshire Moorlands

RAMORA LIMITED

  • Companies House: 03561314
  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPBQ-7675-VWZR

Unit 9 , South Staffs Freight Terminal Lynn Lane

Lichfield

WS14 0ED

United Kingdom

Region: UKG24 - Staffordshire CC

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No

Supported employment provider: No

Public service mutual: No

Contract 9. Grounds Maintenance Services for Enterprise Centres in Staffordshire

Contract 10. Grounds Maintenance Services for Household Waste Recycling Centres

TAYLORMADE LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS LIMITED

  • Companies House: 04746183
  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJLN-9727-JVBR

Taylormade House

Uttoxeter

ST14 5EA

United Kingdom

Region: UKG24 - Staffordshire CC

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No

Contract 7. Grounds Maintenance Services in East Staffordshire


Contracting authority

Staffordshire County Council

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZDG-2995-QQMD

1 Staffordshire Place, Tipping Street,

Stafford

ST16 2DH

United Kingdom

Region: UKG24 - Staffordshire CC

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government