Scope
Reference
MH0111
Description
Midland Heart is committed to delivering high-quality, well-maintained outdoor spaces that enhance the appearance, safety, and overall experience of our homes and communities. The aim of this contract is to secure a number of experienced and capable grounds maintenance partners who will work collaboratively with us to deliver services across our geographical footprint.
Lot 1. Lot 1
Description
Sandwell, Walsall, Dudley
Lot 2. Lot 2
Description
Birmingham North (Handsworth, Lozells, Edgbaston, Hockley)
Lot 3. Lot 3
Description
Birmingham South & Southeast (Moseley, Sparkbrook, Kings Heath, Acocks Green)
Lot 4. Lot 4
Description
Birmingham South (Bromsgrove, Herefordshire (County of), Malvern Hills, Redditch, Shropshire, Worcester, Wychavon)
Lot 5. Lot 5
Description
Birmingham North & East (Solihull)
Lot 6. Lot 6
Description
East Staffordshire
Lot 7. Lot 7
Description
Wolverhampton
Lot 8. Lot 8
Description
Cannock Chase, Dudley, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Shropshire, South Staffordshire, Stafford, Staffordshire Moorlands, Stoke-On-Trent, Walsall
Lot 9. Lot 9
Description
Bedford, Broxtowe, Central Bedfordshire, Charnwood, Cherwell, Coventry, Harborough, Leicester, Melton, Milton Keynes, North Northamptonshire, Nottingham, Oadby And Wigston, Rugby, Rushcliffe, Rutland, South Kesteven, Warwick, West Oxfordshire, West Northamptonshire
Lot 10. Lot 10
Description
Tamworth
Lot 11. Lot 11
Description
Lichfield
Lot 12. Lot 12
Description
Blaby, Hinckley and Bosworth, North Warwickshire, Northwest Leicester, Nuneaton and Bedworth
Contract 1. Grounds Maintenance 0001
Lots
Lot 1. Lot 1
Lot 2. Lot 2
Lot 3. Lot 3
Lot 4. Lot 4
Lot 6. Lot 6
Lot 7. Lot 7
Lot 9. Lot 9
Lot 10. Lot 10
Lot 11. Lot 11
Supplier
Contract value
- £16,359,121.56 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
26 November 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
26 November 2025
Standstill period
- End: 8 December 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
6 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2031
- Possible extension to 28 February 2036
- 9 years, 11 months, 28 days
Description of possible extension:
5 years maximum possible
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services
Contract 2. Grounds Maintenance 0002
Lots
Lot 5. Lot 5
Lot 8. Lot 8
Lot 12. Lot 12
Supplier
Contract value
- £7,952,405.52 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
26 November 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
26 November 2025
Standstill period
- End: 8 December 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
6 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2031
- Possible extension to 28 February 2036
- 9 years, 11 months, 28 days
Description of possible extension:
Maximum 5 years possible
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services
Information about tenders
Lot 1. Lot 1
- 12 tenders received
- 1 tender assessed in the final stage:
- 0 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 2. Lot 2
- 12 tenders received
- 1 tender assessed in the final stage:
- 0 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 3. Lot 3
- 12 tenders received
- 1 tender assessed in the final stage:
- 0 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 4. Lot 4
- 12 tenders received
- 1 tender assessed in the final stage:
- 0 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 5. Lot 5
- 12 tenders received
- 1 tender assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 6. Lot 6
- 12 tenders received
- 1 tender assessed in the final stage:
- 0 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 7. Lot 7
- 12 tenders received
- 1 tender assessed in the final stage:
- 0 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 8. Lot 8
- 12 tenders received
- 1 tender assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 9. Lot 9
- 12 tenders received
- 1 tender assessed in the final stage:
- 0 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 10. Lot 10
- 12 tenders received
- 1 tender assessed in the final stage:
- 0 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 11. Lot 11
- 12 tenders received
- 1 tender assessed in the final stage:
- 0 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 12. Lot 12
- 12 tenders received
- 1 tender assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Submission
Submission type
Tenders
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Suppliers
Chequers Contract Services Limited
- Companies House: 05134135
Cedar House Parkland Square, 750a Capability Green
Luton
LU1 3LU
United Kingdom
Region: UKH21 - Luton
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Grounds Maintenance 0001
L&L Group Limited
- Companies House: 13604606
Chestnuts Farm Eastcote Lane, Hampton-In-Arden
Solihull
B92 0AS
United Kingdom
Email: commercial@dtguk.co.uk
Region: UKG32 - Solihull
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 2. Grounds Maintenance 0002
Contracting authority
MIDLAND HEART LIMITED
- Companies House: IP30069R
20 Bath Row
Birmingham
B15 1LZ
United Kingdom
Region: UKG31 - Birmingham
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)