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County Wide Grounds Maintenance

Tender Overview

LOCATION

Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

VALUE

£15,813,000

DEADLINE

February 03, 2026 at 00:00

CATEGORY

Other

CPV CODE

77314000

REFERENCE

005013-2026

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Original Tender Description

Buckinghamshire Council is undertaking a Pre-Market Engagement (PME) exercise to inform the forthcoming tender for County Wide Grounds Maintenance Services . Instructions are in the attached documents.
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MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS

  • No specific mandatory exclusion grounds for bidding are available at this Pre-Market Engagement (PME) stage, as this is not a formal tender for submission of bids.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • No specific eligibility requirements for bidding are available at this Pre-Market Engagement (PME) stage, as this is not a formal tender for submission of bids.
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • No specific technical capability requirements for bidding are available at this Pre-Market Engagement (PME) stage, as this is not a formal tender for submission of bids.
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • No specific financial requirements for bidding are available at this Pre-Market Engagement (PME) stage, as this is not a formal tender for submission of bids.
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Interested parties are required to complete the Pre-Market Engagement questionnaire by February 3, 2026, to inform the forthcoming tender.
  • No specific submission requirements for a formal bid on the actual tender are available at this PME stage.

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Planning Notice
Administrative Documents005013-2026.html
Summary:
Buckinghamshire Council is conducting a Pre-Market Engagement (PME) for an upcoming County Wide Grounds Maintenance Services tender, inviting interested parties to participate in a questionnaire by February 3, 2026, to help shape the future procurement.
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OCDS Record
OCDS Data005013-2026_ocds_record.json
Summary:
This OCDS record provides structured data about Buckinghamshire Council's pre-market engagement for forthcoming county-wide grounds maintenance services.
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OCDS Release Package
OCDS Data005013-2026_ocds_release.json
Summary:
This OCDS data package details the planning phase for Buckinghamshire Council's County Wide Grounds Maintenance Services tender, including information about a Pre-Market Engagement questionnaire.
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Official PDF Version
Administrative Documents005013-2026_official.pdf
Summary:
Buckinghamshire Council is conducting a Pre-Market Engagement (PME) exercise for County Wide Grounds Maintenance Services, with an estimated value of £13.1M, to inform a forthcoming tender expected by March 2026.

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75
Good

Tender Quality Score

This is a well-structured Pre-Market Engagement (PME) providing clear information for a forthcoming tender, but it lacks a sustainability focus and a defined e-submission method.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The PME is a legally sound preparatory step. However, the 'Type: None' and 'Procedure: None' fields are somewhat vague even for a PME, though the description clarifies its purpose.

Procedure type not clearly defined (listed as 'None')
Clarity80/100

The purpose of the PME is very clear, and it explicitly states what information is not yet available, which is appropriate for this stage. The instructions for PME participation are unambiguous.

Completeness70/100

For a PME, the information provided is quite complete, offering essential details like estimated value, duration, and start date. However, it naturally lacks the full suite of requirements expected from a formal tender.

Formal tender requirements (exclusion grounds, eligibility, technical, financial, evaluation criteria) are not yet defined, as expected for a PME.
Fairness85/100

The Pre-Market Engagement process itself promotes fairness by seeking market input before the formal tender. No specific requirements are detailed, thus no tailoring can be identified. Document access is full.

Practicality65/100

The method for submitting the PME questionnaire is not explicitly detailed as an e-submission, which is a minor practical drawback. A direct URL for documents is not provided, only that they are 'attached'.

No explicit e-submission method for the PME questionnaire
No direct document URL provided
Data Consistency90/100

The data is highly consistent and logical. The explicit statements regarding the PME status resolve potential inconsistencies by clearly indicating why certain tender-specific details are absent.

Sustainability50/100

There is no mention of green procurement, social aspects, or innovation focus. This is a missed opportunity, as a PME is an ideal stage to explore market capabilities and integrate sustainability considerations.

No green procurement criteria
No social criteria

Strengths

Clear purpose as a Pre-Market Engagement
Estimated value and contract duration/start date are provided
CPV code and NUTS code are correctly assigned
Documents are available and summarized
Promotes market engagement and transparency

Concerns

The 'Type' and 'Procedure' fields are 'None', which is vague even for a PME
No explicit e-submission method for the PME questionnaire
Absence of sustainability, social, or innovation criteria
No direct URL for documents (only 'attached documents')
Lack of formal tender requirements (exclusion grounds, eligibility, technical, financial, evaluation criteria) means the full scope is still unknown

Recommendations

1. Clearly define the 'Type' and 'Procedure' for the PME (e.g., 'Market Consultation' or 'Information Gathering').
2. Specify the method for submitting PME questionnaires, ideally via an e-procurement portal.
3. Consider incorporating sustainability, social, and innovation aspects into the PME questionnaire to gauge market capabilities and inform future tender requirements.

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