Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bd6-d320-7298-aad0-3c3c2b323eea/preliminary-market-engagement-notice-grounds-and-cleansing-maintenance-service-r pending GB open procedure # Preliminary Market Engagement Notice Grounds and Cleansing Maintenance Service Review [Borough of Telford & Wrekin](https://tendernation.io/buyers/borough-of-telford-wrekin) Open field Estimated value Not stated Published 27 Feb 2026 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. ## About this tender ### Purpose of this Notice In accordance with Sections 16 and 17 of the Procurement Act 2023 and the Procurement Regulations 2024, Telford & Wrekin Council intend to conduct preliminary market engagement to inform the development of the specification and procurement strategy for Grounds and Cleansing Maintenance Services. This engagement aims to: Understand market capability and capacity. Gather feedback on potential delivery models and risks. Encourage participation from a diverse range of suppliers. Participation in this engagement will not confer any advantage in any subsequent procurement process. All responses will be treated equally and confidentially. All suppliers will be treated equally, and engagement will be conducted in a transparent manner. ### Scope of Requirement Grounds maintenance: parks, open spaces, shrub beds, verges, cemeteries, sports fields, grass cutting, tree and woodland management. Street cleansing: litter picking, mechanical sweeping, seasonal leaf clearance. Environmental tasks: fly-tip removal, graffiti clearance, litter removal, litter bin servicing and associated services. Burials. Expected contract start date: 1 April 2029. Interested parties are invited to: ### Complete the Supplier Questionnaire Attend a two-party Market Engagement meeting with the council on 21st or 22nd May 2026. Responses should be clear and concise. Where applicable, provide supporting documentation or examples. Indicate any assumptions made in your responses. ### Timetable Publication of Notice 27th February 2026 ### Questionnaire Release 27th February 2026 ### Deadline for Responses 17th April 2026 noon Analysis of Responses 20th April to 1st May 2026 Market Engagement Sessions May 21st or May 22nd 2026 Read full description ## CPV classification Grounds maintenance services Environmental services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-065e2d-2026-02-27T12:08:37Z [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-065e2d-2026-02-27T12:08:37Z) 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. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Borough of Telford & Wrekin: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/borough-of-telford-wrekin) [Sector More Agricultural, forestry & horticultural services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/agricultural-forestry-horticultural-services) ## More tenders like this [Tree-cutting services – Entretien des plantations le long des RD et du patrimoine arboré du Lot · Departement du Lot · 31 days left · 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-62cb-726c-9c5a-3390b3f0d471/france-tree-cutting-services-entretien-des-plantations-le-long-des-rd-et-du) [Planting and maintenance services of green areas – ENTRETIEN DES ESPACES VERTS 2027-2030 · in'li AURA · 31 days left · 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-6789-716f-b004-7f194a904113/france-planting-and-maintenance-services-of-green-areas-entretien-des-espace) [Grounds maintenance services – Maai- en groenwerken · I.G.L. / Ter Heide · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-eb2c-7085-bd1a-368adb3a6648/belgium-grounds-maintenance-services-maai-en-groenwerken) [Planting and maintenance services of green areas – Raamovereenkomst Integraal groenonderhoud en -renovatie · Gemeente Pijnacker-Nootdorp · 49 days left · 7 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156aa-2439-7225-ab4e-250999d07fc7/netherlands-planting-and-maintenance-services-of-green-areas-raamovereenkoms) [Ornamental and pleasure gardens maintenance services – Servicio de mantenimiento de zonas verdes, huertos de ocio, fincas, campo de fútbol y caminos · Ayuntamiento de Loiu - Ayuntamiento de Loiu · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-664e-73bc-ac60-7389cc4f0946/spain-ornamental-and-pleasure-gardens-maintenance-services-servicio-de-mante) [Forestry services – Wykonywanie usług z zakresu gospodarki leśnej na terenie Nadleśnictwa Rozwadów w roku 2027 · Państwowe Gospodarstwo Leśne Lasy Państwowe Nadleśnictwo Rozwadów · 35 days left · 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-6e11-7247-bf90-709c7c8a7bae/poland-forestry-services-wykonywanie-uslug-z-zakresu-gospodarki-lesnej-na-te)