Scope
Reference
WCC/Proc/005 GMSC
Description
Provision of integrated or separate grounds maintenance and street cleansing services across the Winchester district, including parks, open spaces, cemeteries, car parks, and public highways. The future contract will support the Council's strategic priorities, including biodiversity, sustainability, and carbon reduction. Description of Engagement Process: Winchester City Council (WCC) is conducting preliminary market engagement to inform the design of its future procurement for grounds maintenance and street cleansing services. The engagement will include: • Supplier Questionnaire: Available via the WCC's e-procurement portal. Responses must be submitted by the closing date above. • Briefing Sessions: o In-person or MS Teams meetings on Thursday 11 December 2025. o Further briefing sessions may be arranged at the discretion of the authority. • Topics for Feedback: o Service scope and packaging options o Innovation and sustainability o Fleet and depot provision o Contract term and commercial model o Social value and environmental objectives How to Participate: Interested suppliers should: o Register on WCC's e-procurement portal https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=WCC o Download the pre-market engagement survey o Complete the survey and return via the e-procurement portal Disclaimer: This notice does not constitute a call for competition or a commitment to award any contract. Participation or non-participation will not affect eligibility in any future procurement.
Total value (estimated)
- £0 excluding VAT
- £0 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2027 to 1 October 2035
- 8 years, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services
- 90600000 - Cleaning and sanitation services in urban or rural areas, and related services
Contract locations
- UKJ3 - Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Engagement
Engagement deadline
25 November 2025
Engagement process description
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
16 February 2026
Contracting authority
Winchester City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMTC-5839-ZQJV
Winchester City Council
Colebrook Street, Winchester
SO23 9LJ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Procurement
Telephone: +44 11111111
Email: procurement@winchester.gov.uk
Website: https://www.winchester.gov.uk
Region: UKJ36 - Central Hampshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government