Tender

Arden Multi Academy Trust - Grounds Maintenance

ARDEN MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

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Tender

24 Sep 2025 at 09:04

Summary of the contracting process

Arden Multi Academy Trust, based in Solihull, has initiated a tender process for the provision of Grounds Maintenance services across all its sites. The tender, managed by Minerva Procurement Consultancy Services Limited, falls under the 'services' industry category and is being conducted through a selective procurement method titled "Competitive flexible procedure." Arden Multi Academy Trust, designated as a sub-central government public authority, is seeking a contractor to maintain a total area of 308,324 square metres, servicing approximately 6,000 pupils. The contract is valued at £600,000 gross and is scheduled to commence on 13 April 2026. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the deadline for expression of interest set for 29 October 2025, and the contract award will follow in March 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance services, particularly those capable of delivering efficient and timely services across multiple sites. Firms with comprehensive experience in managing large-scale sites and the capacity to ensure consistency and value for money will find this project highly beneficial for business growth. Due to the selective procedure, only a select number of businesses will progress through the stages, thereby allowing those successfully shortlisted to present their capabilities intimately. This project is conducive to businesses aiming to establish or expand their foothold in the educational sector within the UK, particularly those positioned to take on a substantial three-year contract with the potential for extensions.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a0b0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059108-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible 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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 12 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2027-09-24

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARDEN MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Additional Buyers

MINERVA PROCUREMENT CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED

Contact Name
Ben Jones
Contact Email
tenders@minervapcs.com
Contact Phone
+441256467107

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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