Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bd5-a110-7062-b7f1-d986034fb18e/grounds-maintenance-and-communal-cleaning pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Grounds Maintenance and Communal Cleaning [Cornerstone Housing Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/cornerstone-housing-limited) Estimated value £497,920 Published 13 Feb 2026 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender This procurement is being undertaken on behalf of Cornerstone Housing by GBS Procure Limited. The Pre market Engagement document can be found on their website ([gbsprocure.com](https://www.gbsprocure.com)) The Contract will cover the delivery of grounds maintenance and communal cleaning services in Exeter. The contract may be split into three lots as follows: - Lot 1 - Grounds Maintenance services - Lot 2 - Communal Cleaning Services - Lot 3 – Grounds Maintenance and Communal Cleaning Cornerstone Housing is looking to establish a 3-year contract with the option to extend for a further 2 years subject to service delivery being achieved. We are particularly interested in hearing from SME’s who deliver these services within the Exeter area. Indicatively, the Grounds Maintenance has an annual value of £96k per annum, including VAT over the next 3 years and the Communal Cleaning is valued at £23,500 per annum including VAT over the next three years. The objective of Lot 3, would be to appoint a contractor who can deliver all services effectively, offering value for money through reduced overheads of having the whole contract. The services will be delivered through well-coordinated planning, quality assurance, and effective contractor management to achieve value for money and sustainable outcomes. Some of the specific questions we have include: - Can you provide all of the services, including grounds maintenance and communal cleaning in the Exeter area? - Do you already operate locally? - What added value can you bring to this contract? Read full description ## CPV classification Grounds maintenance services Cleaning services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-06542d-2026-02-13T15:21:47Z [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-06542d-2026-02-13T15:21:47Z) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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