Tender

Anglian Learning - Grounds Maintenance Tender

ANGLIAN LEARNING

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Tender

20 Aug 2024 at 15:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Anglian Learning, a Multi Academy Trust based in Cambridge, is currently in the tender stage for a grounds maintenance contract titled "Anglian Learning - Grounds Maintenance Tender". This tender falls under the services industry category, specifically for grounds maintenance services (CPV code: 77314000). The contract covers maintenance services for 16 schools located in Cambridgeshire, West Suffolk, and North Essex, with a focus on primary and secondary schools. The procurement process is selective, operating under a restricted procedure. Key dates include the submission deadline on September 20, 2024, and the contract commencement date of January 1, 2025, for most schools, with some exceptions extending the start dates to later in 2025. The contract term is set for three years, with a possible extension of an additional two years.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs, as noted by the contracting authority. Companies experienced in grounds maintenance, with robust management and training plans, and a clear strategy for staff deployment will be well-suited to compete. Businesses capable of providing comprehensive outdoor facility maintenance, including lawn care, tree maintenance, sports pitch treatment, and arborist services, are encouraged to participate. The selected provider will also need to align with the Trust's sustainability goals and comply with its safeguarding policies. This contract, valued at £1,050,000, represents a substantial opportunity for businesses looking to secure a long-term partnership with a growing educational trust.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Anglian Learning - Grounds Maintenance Tender

Notice Description

Anglian Learning is a growing Multi Academy Trust operating in Cambridgeshire, West Suffolk and North Essex, formed in 2016. The successful tenderer will be required to provide grounds maintenance services at 16 schools (primary and secondary) within the Trust.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Anglian Learning is a growing Multi Academy Trust operating in Cambridgeshire, West Suffolk and North Essex, formed in 2016. The Trust currently comprises 6 secondary schools and 10 primary schools, with all schools requiring a 1st January 2025 grounds maintenance contract start (with the exception of Stapleford Community Primary School April 25 and The Pines Primary School (Date TBC). The Trust expects to grow during the period of this contract, including the opening of a new primary school in Waterbeach, currently scheduled for September 2026. Schools included in this tender: *BASSINGBOURN VILLAGE COLLEGE *BOTTISHAM VILLAGE COLLEGE *BOTTISHAM COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL *FEN DITTON COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL *HOWARD COMMUNITY ACADEMY *THE ICKNIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL *JOYCE FRANKLAND ACADEMY, NEWPORT *LINTON VILLAGE COLLEGE *LINTON HEIGHTS JUNIOR SCHOOL *MARLEIGH PRIMARY ACADEMY *THE MEADOW PRIMARY SCHOOL *THE NETHERHALL SCHOOL AND THE OAKES COLLEGE CAMBRIDGE *THE PINES PRIMARY SCHOOL AND PINECONES PRE SCHOOL *SAWSTON VILLAGE COLLEGE *STAPLEFORD COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL *WIMBISH PRIMARY ACADEMY Tender information: The successful tenderer will be required to provide grounds maintenance services at the above listed schools within Anglian Learning. Please note this is a growing Trust and any schools either already in the Trust but not listed here, or any schools that may join the Trust within this contract period, may join this contract at the client's discretion. The contract term being tendered is for three years, 1st January 2025 to 31st December 2027. This is with the exception of Stapleford Community Primary School whereby this contract will commence 1st April 2025, to conclude 31st December 2027 and The Pines Primary School, commence date to be confirmed, to conclude 31st December 2027. There is an option for a further extension period for two further years to 31st December 2029. Please be advised that the grounds maintenance services are currently contracted to various contractors where the Trust seeks one provider for all schools The contract shall be fixed price with the contractor invoicing the client via single invoice (with accompanying schedule of breakdown by school) quarterly. This tender project is seeking to appoint an experienced supplier to maintain and enhance the appearance of the grounds and general campuses at Anglian Learning. The scope of the contract and specification will include but not be limited to: Maintenance of grassed/ lawned areas, lower beds and borders, maintenance of boundary hedges, shrubs, shrub and plant borders and maintenance of trees (tree canopy to be kept to around 1.8m height). Cleaning, clearing and maintaining hardstanding areas, Weed/Moss control Sports pitch marking and maintenance/treatment including Aeration/rolling of sports pitches and seasonal uplift and install of posts Maintenance of other outdoor facilities as per site specifications. Arborist services including tree surveys Seasonal clearing/collection of leaves and debris Line marking on pitches and for events The Trust also requires the suppler to have: A clear and efficient management and contract support structure Robust, thorough and effective training plans for staff A clear strategy for staffing the contract, particularly in instances of absence Agreement to work in conjunction with the Trust to achieve their environmental and sustainability aims All staff must have an enhanced DBS and comply with the Trusts safeguarding policies. The Trust expects the highest standards of maintenance to be achieved at all times and seeks a supplier looking to always work in partnership with them Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/7YJV29R64R

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04923c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026534-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted 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
£1,050,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ANGLIAN LEARNING
Contact Name
Rachel OGrady
Contact Email
rachel.ogrady@rivapartnership.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7887915213

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB25 9DL
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC
Local Authority
East Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Bottisham
Westminster Constituency
Ely and East Cambridgeshire

Further Information

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