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Arden Multi Academy Trust - Grounds Maintenance

ARDEN MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

09 Apr 2026 at 11:31

Award

05 Mar 2026 at 17:46

Tender

24 Sep 2025 at 09:04

Summary of the contracting process

Arden Multi Academy Trust has recently completed the procurement process for a grounds maintenance service contract, with Fairways Contracting Limited being awarded the contract. This process involved a selective procurement method termed as a 'Competitive flexible procedure'. The contract, which entails grounds maintenance services across all sites within the trust, is set to commence on 13 April 2026 and will initially span over three years, with the possibility of two 12-month extensions. The operation, located in Solihull (UKG32 region), has been under the management of Minerva Procurement Consultancy Services Limited. The significant dates to note include the contract signing on 8 April 2026, following a tender period which chronologically encompassed multiple competitive evaluation stages to ensure a robust selection aligned with service provision standards.

This tender presents considerable growth opportunities for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance services, notably those capable of offering comprehensive solutions across large educational estates. SME businesses with the ability to deliver high-quality, efficient, and timely grounds maintenance operations are well-placed to compete in such contracts. The specific evaluation criteria, which placed significant importance on quality (70%) over price (30%), suggests that enterprises with a strong reputation for high service standards will thrive. Engaging in such projects not only provides stable government contracts but also contributes to the businesses’ portfolios, potentially increasing their competitive edge within the grounds maintenance industry.

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Notice Title

Arden Multi Academy Trust - Grounds Maintenance

Notice Description

Trust is currently out to tender for the provision of a Grounds Maintenance service. The contract is being offered for three years with the option to extend for a further two periods of 12 months. The contract commencement date is 13 April 2026. 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 sites. There is a combined total of 308,324m2 (entire school site square meterage) and 34,300m2 Building Footprint across all sites with approximately 6,000 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

Renewal: The duration detailed above includes the initial term of 3 years as well as the 2 optional contract extension periods of 12 months each.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a0b0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032359-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£517,672 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£517,672 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 12 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2027-09-24

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARDEN MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Additional Buyers

MINERVA PROCUREMENT CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SOLIHULL
Postcode
B93 0PT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ37 North Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLG3 West Midlands

Local Authority
Basingstoke and Deane
Electoral Ward
Norden
Westminster Constituency
Basingstoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FAIRWAYS CONTRACTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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