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Futura Learning Partnership Grounds Maintenance - AWARD

ASTREA ACADEMY TRUST

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24 Jun 2025 at 13:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Futura Learning Partnership Grounds Maintenance contract, managed by the Astrea Academy Trust, has been awarded, focusing on grounds maintenance services within the education sector. This procurement falls under the 'services' category and covers locations in Bristol, North Somerset, and Somerset, with a contract valued at £635,000. The procurement process followed an open procedure, inviting competitive bids before concluding the tender period on 1 April 2025. The contract period is set to commence on 1 September 2025 and conclude on 31 August 2028. Astrea Academy Trust, headquartered in South Yorkshire, led this acquisition, focused on enhancing grounds maintenance across several educational institutions.

This awarded contract presents significant growth opportunities for companies in the grounds maintenance industry, particularly those equipped to manage substantial service contracts within the educational sector. With Astrea Academy Trust overseeing the procurement, businesses with established reputations and the capability to service large schools and campuses could find substantial prospects for expanding their portfolio. This tender is ideally suited for well-resourced companies rather than SMEs, as indicated by the suitability requirements. Stability in service provision over multiple years offers a stable demand for consistent, quality grounds maintenance works.

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Notice Title

Futura Learning Partnership Grounds Maintenance - AWARD

Notice Description

Grounds maintenance tender for schools in Bristol, North Somerset and Somerset

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51bd274d-f32e-49e9-b032-937f2309cd07
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£635,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASTREA ACADEMY TRUST
Contact Name
Weilan Lam
Contact Email
weilan.lam@astreaacademytrust.org
Contact Phone
0114 478 3830

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTH YORKSHIRE
Postcode
S9 4WG
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Darnall
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield South East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

CPS GROUNDS

SOMERSET LANDSCAPES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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