Tender

Kirklees College - Grounds Maintenance & Gritting Contract

KIRKLEES COLLEGE

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Tender

23 Jun 2025 at 08:39

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Kirklees College, located in Huddersfield, United Kingdom, is inviting tenders for a grounds maintenance and gritting contract across all its sites. This procurement falls under the services category primarily associated with grounds maintenance services, identified by the CPV code 77314000. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage with an open procedure below threshold, and it includes electronic submissions. Interested parties should note that the deadline for enquires is 7th July 2025, with the tender submission closing on 14th July 2025. The contract is set to commence on 1st August 2025 and is projected to run until 31st July 2028, with possible extensions up to 2030.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in services such as landscaping, grounds maintenance, and gritting operations. Given the total contract value of £105,000, small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the selection criteria accommodate suitability for these business types. The procurement strategy will assess submissions based on a balance of quality (70%) and price (30%), providing an avenue for businesses who can demonstrate strong service quality and competitive pricing. This contract presents an excellent opportunity for firms looking to enhance their portfolio by partnering with a public educational institution like Kirklees College.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Kirklees College - Grounds Maintenance & Gritting Contract

Notice Description

Contract for Grounds Maintenance & Gritting at all college sites.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Description of options - Include enough information to understand the scope of the options and the circumstances in which they could be used.

Renewal: Description of extensions - Include the circumstances in which they could be used, and provide a breakdown if multiple extensions are possible.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055162
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034256-2025
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£105,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£105,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 3-4 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
KIRKLEES COLLEGE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@kirkleescollege.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HUDDERSFIELD
Postcode
HD1 3LD
Post Town
Huddersfield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Kirklees
Electoral Ward
Newsome
Westminster Constituency
Huddersfield

Further Information

Notice Documents

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