Planning

Grounds Maintenance Tender

STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY ACADEMIES TRUST

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Planning

16 May 2019 at 08:09

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Staffordshire University Academies Trust (SUAT) is preparing to initiate a tender for grounds maintenance services, with plans to publish the invitation to tender on 21st May 2019. This procurement falls under the open procedure method and is expected to have a budget of £120,000 covering the period from 1st September 2019 to 31st August 2020, with an option to extend for two additional years. The tender is relevant to the education industry and will predominantly serve academies across Staffordshire, specifically in the West Midlands region.

This upcoming tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specializing in grounds maintenance and facilities management services. Companies that are well-suited to compete include small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with experience in delivering tailored maintenance solutions, as the contract will require providers to address the unique needs of multiple academies. Interested suppliers are encouraged to register their interest to receive detailed tender documentation and to participate in this competitive process aimed at enhancing the learning environments for approximately 3,500 pupils.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Grounds Maintenance Tender

Notice Description

SUAT is seeking to procure grounds maintenance services on behalf its academies. The purpose of this notice is to inform potential suppliers about SUAT an upcoming tender for the supply of grounds maintenance services, which will be detailed fully within the invitation to tender and further accompanying tender documentation, which will provide suppliers with the information needed to enable them to submit a bid for the opportunity. Such documentation is due to be released on 21st May and will be provided for those suppliers who register their interest in bidding for the opportunity. The Staffordshire University Academies Trust is a Multi Academy Trust which currently consists of fourteen schools, of which there is one secondary school thirteen primary schools across Staffordshire; the Trust head offices are based in Stone, Staffordshire. SUAT has approximately 3,500 pupils and employs over 500 members of staff. SUAT promotes high aspirations and excellence for all. Our aim is to develop a strong partnership between the schools, pupils, and the wider community in order to secure an outstanding learning experience for everyone. We have high expectations and strive to create independent learners fit for the demands of the 21st Century. Quality facilities management in each of our schools is key in sustaining the learning and working environments of our pupils and staff and support better outcomes for all. We are running the competition to outsource the grounds maintenance services for our schools. Currently, grounds maintenance services are provided for our academies by a number of suppliers. SUAT recognises each academy as an individual, with specific requirements for the maintenance of their facilities; such specific requirements will be outlined in the tender specification document. The SUAT grounds maintenance contract commences annually, from 1st September until 31st August. The tender document is for the grounds maintenance service level agreement beginning 1st September 2019 for one academic year, until 31st August 2020, with the view to extend for a further two academic years until 31st August 2022. Providers who are interested in bidding for the opportunity should register their interest by contacting hkirkham@suatrust.co.uk, stating the tender reference number 2019/006.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebf3c1a4-79ad-49cd-aeea-d43950ed34f9
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

77320000 - Sports fields maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 May 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2019 - 31 Aug 2022 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY ACADEMIES TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STONE
Postcode
ST15 0TL
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Walton
Westminster Constituency
Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge

Further Information

Notice Documents

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