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Provision of Grounds Maintenance

HEART ACADEMIES TRUST

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Summary of the contracting process

HEART Academies Trust has completed a procurement process for the "Provision of Grounds Maintenance" services, classified under CPV codes 50000000 (Repair and maintenance services) and 77000000 (Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services). The process, conducted through a Further Competition under a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), aimed at selecting a supplier for a contract valued at £52,080. The contract period runs from 1 March 2025 to 28 February 2026, with an option to extend for up to four additional years. The work will cover multiple regions in the United Kingdom, including East of England, London, and South East. The award was made to Landscape Avenue Limited, with the details published on 21 February 2025.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs that specialise in grounds maintenance and related agricultural services. The procurement method used, a selective process from a DPS, favours smaller, ethical, and sustainable businesses capable of delivering high-impact social value. Companies with expertise in repair, maintenance, and horticultural services can leverage this opportunity to strengthen their portfolios and foster long-term relationships with educational institutions like HEART Academies Trust. The combination of a contract extending potentially up to five years and the significant coverage area offers a stable and rewarding engagement for the awarded supplier.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Grounds Maintenance

Notice Description

This Further Competition (FC) is being issued by HEART Academies Trust to procure Grounds Maintenance for 1 year plus the option to extend for up to 4 years via the DPS for the provision of goods and services to drive social impact and improvement HEART Academies Trust (Customer) invites you to participate in this Further Competition opportunity. This Further Competition is being run using the Ethical & Sustainable Dynamic Purchasing system to Drive Social Value (FTS Reference 2021/S 000-00472, a DPS agreement by HEART Academies Trust. HEART Academies Trust is a family of 4 schools, including 1 secondary and 3 primary schools.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-97aa19ef-9661-4c4c-816e-350c12004390
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fa1a550-4b54-4926-985a-53555968b837
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£52,080 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£52,080 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEART ACADEMIES TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK41 7PZ
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
TLI London, TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
De Parys
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LANDSCAPE AVENUE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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