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LDC & EBC Grounds Maintenance Services

Eastbourne Borough Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Eastbourne Borough Council

Buyer Address: Town Hall, Eastbourne, UKJ22, BN21 4UG, United Kingdom

Contact Email: james.white@lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
19800000.0 GBP
Gross: 23760000 GBP
Published
31 Jul 2025, 13:23
Deadline
12 Sep 2025, 13:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
77300000 - Horticultural services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Lewes District Council and Eastbourne Borough Council’s current Grounds Maintenance Services Contract expires on 31st March 2026, and we plan to begin the tender process in May 2025. This contract presents an opportunity for experienced contractors to deliver high-quality grounds maintenance services in our beautiful parks and much-loved green spaces. We are seeking committed partners who can help maintain and enhance our outdoor spaces to the highest standards.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/Home

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044789-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot Title: Eastbourne Borough Council Grounds Maintenance Service

Lot Description: Grounds Maintenance Services for the Eastbourne Borough area

Lot LOT-0001 Status: active

Lot LOT-0001 Value: GBP 10,350,000

Lot LOT-0001 Value (Gross): GBP 12,420,000

Lot LOT-0001 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot LOT-0001 Contract End: 2031-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot LOT-0001 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot LOT-0001 Award Criterion (price): Simple description

Lot Title: Lewes District Council Grounds Maintenance Service

Lot Description: Grounds Maintenance services for the Lewes District area

Lot LOT-0002 Status: active

Lot LOT-0002 Value: GBP 9,450,000

Lot LOT-0002 Value (Gross): GBP 11,340,000

Lot LOT-0002 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot LOT-0002 Contract End: 2031-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot LOT-0002 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot LOT-0002 Award Criterion (price): Simple description

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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