Award

Invitation to tender for ground maintenance contract across academies within DNEAT and St Benet's.

DIOCESE OF NORWICH EDUCATION AND ACADEMIES TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Apr 2025 at 13:38

Tender

06 Feb 2025 at 14:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for grounds maintenance services across academies within the Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust (DNEAT) and St Benet’s has reached the award stage. Organised by the Diocese of Norwich Education Services Company (DoNESC), the open tender sought to secure grounds maintenance services in Norfolk and Suffolk. Classified under the CPV code 77314000 for grounds maintenance services, the tender utilised an open procurement method, suitable for services procurement. While the tender process commenced earlier in 2025, the awards were confirmed in April 2025. Contracts have been signed on 14th April 2025, marking the completion of the procurement cycle.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in facilities management, particularly those specialising in grounds maintenance services. The contract allocations to GREENSKAPE LTD, Excite Solutions Limited, and Vertas Group Limited underline the potential for large-scale businesses to capitalise on multi-year service agreements with options for extension. The open procedure allows competent businesses to enter the competitive market, and those with a focus on delivering quality services alongside cost-effective solutions have a strong standing in negotiations and bids. The geographic focus on Norfolk and Suffolk means local providers are in a prime position to leverage regional expertise and logistical advantages.

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Notice Title

Invitation to tender for ground maintenance contract across academies within DNEAT and St Benet's.

Notice Description

The Diocese of Norwich Education Services Company (DoNESC) is carrying out a procurement exercise of the behalf of Diocese of Norwich Education Academies Trust (DNEAT) and Diocese of Norwich St Benet's Multi Academy Trust and is an open tender for the provision of grounds maintenance across our academies in Norfolk and Suffolk.

Lot Information

DNEAT 1

The Diocese of Norwich Education Services Company (DoNESC) is carrying out a procurement exercise of the behalf of Diocese of Norwich Education Academies Trust (DNEAT) and Diocese of Norwich St Benet's Multi Academy Trust and is an open tender for the provision of grounds maintenance across our academies in Norfolk and Suffolk.

Options: 60 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

DNEAT 2

The Diocese of Norwich Education Services Company (DoNESC) is carrying out a procurement exercise of the behalf of Diocese of Norwich Education Academies Trust (DNEAT) and Diocese of Norwich St Benet's Multi Academy Trust and is an open tender for the provision of grounds maintenance across our academies in Norfolk and Suffolk.

Options: 60 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

St Benet's

The Diocese of Norwich Education Services Company (DoNESC) is carrying out a procurement exercise of the behalf of Diocese of Norwich Education Academies Trust (DNEAT) and Diocese of Norwich St Benet's Multi Academy Trust and is an open tender for the provision of grounds maintenance across our academies in Norfolk and Suffolk.

Options: 60 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04dc47
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017648-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open 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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£429,263 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DIOCESE OF NORWICH EDUCATION AND ACADEMIES TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
darren.williams@donesc.org
Contact Phone
+44 7395333038

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR20 3LR
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH1 East Anglia

Local Authority
Breckland
Electoral Ward
Mattishall
Westminster Constituency
Mid Norfolk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

EXCITE SOLUTIONS

GREENSKAPE

VERTAS GROUP

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