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Abingdon Learning Trust - Grounds Maintenance Services

Abingdon Learning Trust

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Jun 2025 at 14:32

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Tender

18 Nov 2024 at 10:26

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Abingdon Learning Trust - Grounds Maintenance Services" focuses on acquiring grounds maintenance services for multiple school sites overseen by Abingdon Learning Trust, an educational organisation based in Abingdon, UK. The procurement has been conducted under a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure, ensuring a thorough evaluation of candidates. Significant details include the procurement being classified under the "services" category, specifically "grounds maintenance services" per CPV code 77314000. The process involved stages from the invitation to tender, with the tender period concluding on 18th December 2024. The contract, valued at GBP 138,125.5, was ultimately awarded to Countrywide Grounds Maintenance Limited and was signed on 13th May 2025.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance services, particularly those capable of managing extensive operations across multiple locations, such as schools. While the contract has been awarded, understanding the procurement's competitive landscape and the selection criteria, which considered both quality and price, can guide businesses in similar future tenders. Such contracts are most suitable for firms experienced in educational environments, with the capacity to deliver sustained, efficient, and high-quality services. By enhancing service delivery and cost-effectiveness, firms can improve their chances of securing contracts in this sector. The opportunity to extend the contract period up to five years also provides potential for long-term collaboration and revenue.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Abingdon Learning Trust - Grounds Maintenance Services

Notice Description

Abingdon Learning Trust is currently out to tender for the provision of a grounds maintenance service which are currently outsourced.The Contractor will be responsible for the provision of a grounds maintenance service for the Trust. This will consist of services for each school across all three sites.There is a combined total of 117,807m2 (entire school site square meterage) and 31,305m2 Building Footprint across all three sites with a total of 2,226 pupils on roll.TUPE/LGPS does not apply to this tender.The Contractor will be responsible for the provision of skilled ground maintenance operatives providing an efficient and timely maintenance service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Abingdon Learning Trust is currently out to tender for the provision of Grounds Maintenance service.The Contractor will be responsible for the provision of the Trust Grounds Maintenance service for the three schools within the Trust.TUPE and LGPS does not apply. Additional information: The duration detailed above includes the initial term of 3 years as well as the 2 optional contract extension periods of 12 months each.

Options: The contract will be awarded for an initial period of 3 years with 2 possible extensions of 12 months meaning a maximum contract length of 5 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b731
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030628-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
Large

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
£233,080 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£233,080 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£138,125 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jun 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Abingdon Learning Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ABINGDON
Postcode
OX14 2AW
Postcode Area
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Abingdon Abbey Northcourt
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Countrywide Grounds Maintenance Ltd

Further Information

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