Scope
Description
Origin Housing is seeking to appoint a single contractor to deliver grounds maintenance and routine/minor tree maintenance services across residential, sheltered and retirement properties owned and/or managed by origin.
The estates span a broad geographical area, covering Central, North and Northwest London, as well as parts of Hertfordshire, including Watford, Stevenage, Welwyn Garden City and Hemel Hempstead.
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Total value (estimated)
- £2,090,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2029
- Possible extension to 30 June 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
The contract will be for an initial term of three (3) years, extendable at Origin Housing's sole option for two (2) further periods of one (1) year, giving a total of five (5) years.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 03451300 - Shrubs
- 14212410 - Topsoil
- 77211400 - Tree-cutting services
- 77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas
- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services
- 77314100 - Grassing services
- 77315000 - Seeding services
- 77342000 - Hedge trimming
- 90511300 - Litter collection services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
11 December 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
18 December 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
23 February 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality and Technical Merit | Quality | 70% |
| Pricing | Price | 30% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Places for People Group Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCLC-2366-MYPY
South Rings Business Park, Armitage - 18 Craven Drive, Bamber Bridge
Preston
PR5 6BZ
United Kingdom
Region: UKD45 - Mid Lancashire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government