Tender

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership ~ Grounds Maintenance Tender

THE CHELMSFORD LEARNING PARTNERSHIP

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Summary of the contracting process

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is currently in the tender stage of a public procurement process seeking providers for grounds maintenance services. This contract, titled "Grounds Maintenance Tender," is intended for multiple educational sites, including Roding Valley High School in Loughton, and various other schools across Essex, United Kingdom. The procurement is being managed through an open, competitive flexible procedure, and the estimated contract value is £850,000. Important timelines include the submission deadline on 12th September 2025, with the contract due to start in April 2026 and lasting three years, with potential extensions of up to two additional years. The procurement is guided by UK legislation 2023/54 and addresses the services category, specifically focusing on grounds maintenance as per CPV classification 77314000.

This procurement opportunity presents substantial business growth potential, particularly for enterprises specialising in grounds and gardens maintenance services. The scope of the contract, entailing maintenance of a variety of school sites, requires a service provider responsive to changing weather conditions and capable of maintaining safe and aesthetically pleasing environments. It is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) expecting to deliver high-quality services, as the evaluation criteria weigh heavily on the quality aspect, making up 75% of the assessment. Participating businesses must adhere to specific conditions of participation and secure a minimum score to advance within the tendering process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership ~ Grounds Maintenance Tender

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide Ground Maintenance services for The Chelmsford Learning Trust. The successful Supplier will be required to provide Ground Maintenance services for The Chelmsford Learning Partnership. at: Roding Valley High School, Loughton, IG10 3JA The Boswells School, Chelmsford, Essex Beaulieu Park School, Secondary and Primary, Armistice Way, Chelmsford William de Ferres High School, South Woodham Ferres, Essex Lakelands Primary School, Colchester, Essex Perryfields Junior and Infant School, Chelmsford, Essex Barnes Farm Junior and Infant School, Chelmsford, Essex The Tyrells School, Chelmsford, Essex Rettendon Primary School, Rettendon Common, Chelmsford, Essex Runwell Community Primary School, Wickford, Essex Woodville Primary School, South Woodham Ferres, Essex Beaulieu Park School Primary, Remembrance Avenue, Chelmsford, Essex Contract value = PS850,000.00 The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is seeking the provision of a comprehensive Grounds and Gardens Maintenance Service that is responsive to seasonal weather and growing conditions that shall achieve the following key objectives: *Development and maintenance of an aesthetically pleasing and varied landscape that is functional and complementary to the Sites and environment throughout the year *Maintenance of the Site Grounds in a safe manner and accessible to staff, student, visitors, and members of the public, including any existing rights of way *Maintenance of the grounds and gardens to facilitate the smooth running of all educational operations and ensuring access to the Facility at all times *Maintain and develop the grounds and gardens in a manner that promotes a positive image of the Chelmsford Learning Partnership to all authorised users of the Site *Provide and maintain safe, logical, and clear circulation routes across the Site that are accessible to all authorised users of the Site The key users of the Grounds, Sports and Recreational Gardens are pupils, students, staff & authorised visitors. This contract will commence in April 2026 and will continue for 3 years. There will be the option to extend the contract for a further term further term two 1-year extension. The tender process will be conducted as a Competitive flexible procedure. Suppliers must meet the conditions of participation set out in this Tender Notice to advance to the tender stage of the competition. Tenders will only be marked if an overall combined score of 75% or more has been achieved on Section 8 (additional questions). To view this notice, please click here: https://litmustms.co.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=953794659

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0512e7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028052-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£850,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£850,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 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
THE CHELMSFORD LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ESSEX
Postcode
IG10 3JA
Post Town
Ilford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH35 West Essex
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex

Local Authority
Epping Forest
Electoral Ward
Loughton Forest
Westminster Constituency
Epping Forest

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