Scope
Reference
XPROC2114b
Description
NHG is seeking to appoint service providers for grounds maintenance across Essex. The procurement will be divided into two (2) grounds maintenance contracts covering North and South Essex. The scope of services includes, but is not limited to: gardening, grounds & landscaping services.
The contracts will be awarded separately to encourage market competition, promote SME participation and reduce supply chain risks where applicable. There are no limitations on the number of lots/contracts a bidder may be awarded. Bidders are permitted to bid for multiple lots, and if f they achieve the highest score in each respective lots, they may be awarded all corresponding contracts.
Lot 1. Essex (North) Grounds (Gardening) Maintenance
Description
Deliver gardening and grounds maintenance service to its estates in the following locations: Essex (North) - Chelmsford, Colchester, Epping and Harlow
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Lot 2. Essex (South) Grounds (Gardening) Maintenance
Description
Deliver gardening and grounds maintenance service to its estate in the following locations: Essex (South) - Basildon, Brentwood, Castle Point, Rochford, Thurrock and Southend on Sea
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Contract 1. Essex (North) Grounds (Gardening) Maintenance
Lots
Lot 1. Essex (North) Grounds (Gardening) Maintenance
Supplier
Contract value
- £1,250,714.73 excluding VAT
- £1,500,857.68 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
25 February 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
25 February 2026
Standstill period
- End: 6 March 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
22 March 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 4 May 2026 to 2 February 2029
- Possible extension to 2 February 2033
- 6 years, 8 months, 30 days
Description of possible extension:
Option to extend [1 + 1 + 1 + 1] up to 4 years.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 03451300 - Shrubs
- 71421000 - Landscape gardening services
- 77211400 - Tree-cutting services
- 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services
- 77312000 - Weed-clearance services
- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services
- 77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming
- 90511300 - Litter collection services
- 90620000 - Snow-clearing services
Contract locations
- UKH3 - Essex
Contract 2. Essex (South) Grounds (Gardening) Maintenance
Lots
Lot 2. Essex (South) Grounds (Gardening) Maintenance
Supplier
Contract value
- £2,044,976.27 excluding VAT
- £2,453,971.52 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
25 February 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
25 February 2026
Standstill period
- End: 6 March 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
22 March 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 4 May 2026 to 2 February 2029
- Possible extension to 2 February 2033
- 6 years, 8 months, 30 days
Description of possible extension:
Option to extend [1 + 1 + 1 + 1] up to 4 years.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 03451300 - Shrubs
- 71421000 - Landscape gardening services
- 77211400 - Tree-cutting services
- 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services
- 77312000 - Weed-clearance services
- 77314100 - Grassing services
- 77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming
- 90511300 - Litter collection services
- 90620000 - Snow-clearing services
Contract locations
- UKH3 - Essex
Information about tenders
Lot 1. Essex (North) Grounds (Gardening) Maintenance
- 7 tenders received
- 6 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
- 5 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 2. Essex (South) Grounds (Gardening) Maintenance
- 7 tenders received
- 7 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
- 6 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Suppliers
Groundscapes Limited
- Companies House: 03327429
Coles Lane, Ockley
Dorking
RH5 5HW
United Kingdom
Email: sales@scapes.co.uk
Region: UKJ26 - East Surrey
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Essex (North) Grounds (Gardening) Maintenance
JCS GARDEN CLEANING LIMITED
- Companies House: 10699328
1579 London Road
Leigh On Sea
SS9 2SG
United Kingdom
Email: info@jcsgardencleaning.com
Region: UKH31 - Southend-on-Sea
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 2. Essex (South) Grounds (Gardening) Maintenance
Contracting authority
Notting Hill Genesis
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLMP-3644-HBBN
Bruce Kenrick House, 2 Killick Street
London
N1 9FL
United Kingdom
Contact name: Cherene Amoah
Email: procurementteam@nhg.org.uk
Region: UKI43 - Haringey and Islington
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government