Tender

Future Academies - Grounds Maintenance

FUTURE ACADEMIES

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Tender

14 Feb 2025 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting authority, Future Academies, is seeking bids for a grounds maintenance contract titled "Future Academies - Grounds Maintenance" within the education sector, covering their schools across London and Hertfordshire. This tender is in the active stage and operates under a restricted procedure procurement method. The contract, valued at £405,490, spans from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2028 with potential for a two-year extension. Tender submissions are due by 18th March 2025. Selected suppliers will need to provide comprehensive grounds maintenance services including lawn care, hedge trimming, weed control, and sports field upkeep.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for companies experienced in grounds maintenance, particularly those with robust management structures, effective training plans, and the capability to work under stringent safety and environmental standards. SMEs are encouraged to participate, though the selection will be criteria-based. Businesses with an annual turnover of at least £150k and necessary liability insurance will be well-suited for this contract. The successful supplier will benefit from a stable, long-term engagement with Future Academies, contributing to the upkeep of multiple education facilities and potentially expanding scope if the Trust grows.

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Notice Title

Future Academies - Grounds Maintenance

Notice Description

The successful supplier is required to provide excellent grounds maintenance services to Future Academies, a family of schools across London and Hertfordshire dedicated to improving the life chances and broadening the horizons of young people.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The successful tenderer will be required to provide grounds maintenance services at the 10 Future Academies sites across London & Hertfordshire. Please note this is a growing Trust and any schools either already in the Trust but not included 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 September 2025 to 31st August 2028. There is an option for a further extension period for two further years to 31st August 2030. The contract shall be fixed price with the contractor invoicing the client single invoice per academy/site quarterly. This tender project is seeking to appoint an experienced supplier to maintain and enhance the appearance of the grounds and general campuses at Future Academies. The scope of the contract and specification will include but not be limited to: 1.Lawn Maintenance & Grass Cutting - Regular mowing of lawns, sports fields, and playgrounds to maintain a neat and safe environment. 2.Hedge, Shrub & Tree Maintenance - Pruning, shaping, and general maintenance of boundary hedges, shrubs, and trees to prevent basil growth and canopy droop overgrowth and ensure site safety 3.Cleaning, clearing and treatment of hard standing areas 4.Weed/Moss control - Control of weeds in all maintained areas and treatment for the prevention of moss growth and removal of build up as necessary. 5.Sports Field & Playground Maintenance - Marking and maintaining sports pitches, ensuring surfaces remain safe and well-kept for PE and recreational use. Inclusive of repairs of goalmouths and filling of diverts. 6.Maintenance of other outdoor facilities as per site specifications. It is also the objective of this tender for the successful Supplier to have: *A robust management support structure *Comprehensive and effective training plans for staff to ensure a consistent service quality *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 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 Please be advised that grounds maintenance services are currently contracted to multiple providers. However, the Trust is now looking to appoint a single provider for all sites. Value of contract: The annual value of the current contract is PS81,098 (the total cost at academies that currently procure ground maintenance services, per annum). Therefore the value of this contract is PS405,490 (total annual costs as above x 5 as this contract is for a maximum of 5 years). The contract shall be a fixed price contract with invoices raised quarterly. Additional requirements and information: *The School has a minimum requirement for a contractor's employers' liability and public liability insurance of PS5 million *The minimum annual turnover that your company must have achieved to be considered for this opportunity is PS150k Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/W73BD49T4U

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e250
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005227-2025
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
£405,490 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£405,490 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FUTURE ACADEMIES
Contact Name
Rachel OGrady
Contact Email
tenders@rivapartnership.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1252977017

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1V 3AT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Pimlico South
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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