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EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SERVICES ON BEHALF OF THE PALLADIAN ACADEMY TRUST

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24 Feb 2026 at 11:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The Palladian Academy Trust, a charitable organisation registered in England and Wales, is seeking expressions of interest for a three-year contract, with an option to extend for two additional years, for the provision of grounds maintenance services. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with expressions of interest due by 16th March 2026 and pre-tender qualification questionnaires to be submitted by 30th March 2026. The contract, set to start on 1st July 2026, will cover multiple school locations in Bath, Bradford on Avon, Westbury, and Melksham, with the tender process concluding in May 2026. The procurement follows an open procedure, with a total estimated contract value of £300,000 under the horticultural services category (CPV code 77300000).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses experienced in grounds maintenance, particularly those that are SMEs, given the scale and duration of the contract. Potential contractors will need the ability to manage diverse horticultural tasks, including grass cutting, hedge maintenance, and landscape projects, while potentially expanding services to include additional schools joining the Trust during the contract period. Businesses with a strong track record in maintaining educational or public grounds will find this opportunity particularly advantageous, as it supports long-term engagement with a reputable institution, potentially leading to further contracts within the educational sector.

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Notice Title

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SERVICES ON BEHALF OF THE PALLADIAN ACADEMY TRUST

Notice Description

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SERVICES ON BEHALF OF THE PALLADIAN ACADEMY TRUST Expressions of interest are invited from appropriately experienced and qualified contractors for the supply of bespoke Grounds Maintenance Services to The Palladian Academy Trust. Services to be provided will include the regular grass cutting of amenity areas and sports fields, line marking of sports facilities, tending of ornamental borders, leaf clearance, pesticide application, hedge cutting and various ancillary works including planting and minor improvement / landscape construction projects to school grounds. The contract will be let for a period of three years initially, with an option to extend for a further two years at the discretion of the Trust. The planned start date is 1st July 2026. Tenders will be dispatched in April 2026 with a view to awarding the contract by the middle of May 2026. The initial range of sites to be included within the proposed contract are as follows:- Westbury Leigh C of E Primary School, Sandalwood Road, Westbury BA13 3UR Westwood with Iford Primary School, Boswell Road, Lower Westwood, Bradford on Avon BA15 2BY Fitzmaurice Primary School, Frome Road, Bradford-on-Avon BA15 1LE Winsley Primary School, Tyning Road, Winsley, Bradford-on-Avon BA15 2JN Churchfields Village Primary School, Monkton Farleigh, Bradford on Avon BA15 2QD Churchfields Village Primary School, Bradford Road, Atworth, Melksham SN12 8HY Ralph Allen School, Claverton Down Road, Bath BA2 7AD Combe Down C of E Primary School, Combe Down, Bath BA2 5JQ Widcombe Infants School, Archway Street, Bath BA2 4JG Widcombe C of E Junior School, Pulteney Road, Bath BA2 4JG St. Martins Garden Primary School, Lympsham Green, Odd Down, Bath BA2 2UN St. Philips C of E Primary School, Bloomfield Rise, Odd Down, Bath BA2 2BN Oldfield Park Junior School, Lymore Terrace, Bath BA2 2JL Oldfield Park Infants School, Dorset Close, Bath BA2 3RF It is likely that additional academies may join the Trust throughout the proposed contract period and the contractor will need to have the capacity to expand the provision. Applicants will in the first instance, be required to complete a Pre- Tender Qualification Questionnaire covering financial, economic, technical, professional and environmental matters. Please apply by 16th March 2026 for the Pre- Tender Qualification Questionnaire. Prospective applicants should note that the closing date for receipt of completed Pre-Tender Qualification Questionnaires is 12 noon on 30th March 2026. Applications should be made by email to howard@gldm.co.uk Mr H Giddens GLDM Suite 1 1 Aubrey Street Hereford HR4 0BU The Palladian Academy Trust, a charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales with company number 08061092 Registered office address : The Palladian Academy Trust, The Bridge, 150 Frome Road, Bath, England, BA2 5RE

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/014b45fe-f8cc-4667-a6bf-b475d5f082dd
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

77300000 - Horticultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GLDM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HEREFORD
Postcode
HR4 0BU
Post Town
Hereford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Herefordshire, County of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Hereford and South Herefordshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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