Fusion21 Grounds Maintenance Framework (2026-30)

Description

Preliminary market engagement was carried out by the Fusion21 Members Consortium following the publication of a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice 2025/S 000-076149 (OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e692). This tender notice is for the award of a public contract through an open procedure in accordance with section 20(1) and (2)(a) of the PA 2023. Fusion21 is developing a 4-year framework for Grounds Maintenance. The framework will cover the provision of grounds maintenance and associated services for participating contracting authorities in the United Kingdom, in accordance with the objectives and requirements of the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23). The scope includes but is not limited to: - Routine and reactive grass cutting, lawncare, and turf management. - Maintenance of hedges, shrubs, flowerbeds, and seasonal planting. - Weed control, including the use of approved herbicides and environmentally sustainable alternatives. - Tree Maintenance, pruning and arboriculture works. - Litter picking, leaf clearance, and general grounds tidiness. - Winter services, such as gritting and snow clearance (where applicable). - Associated inspections, reporting and compliance with relevant health and safety and environmental standards. The framework aims to provide a compliant, flexible, and value for money route for contracting authorities to procure grounds maintenance services. It will support both national and regional coverage, with opportunities for SME's to participate.