Tender

Penrose Learning Trust - Grounds Maintenance Services Tender

PENROSE LEARNING TRUST

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Tender

18 Dec 2025 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Penrose Learning Trust, a public authority within the sub-central government category, is conducting a tender for grounds maintenance services in East Bergholt, near Colchester, UK. The tender, titled "Penrose Learning Trust - Grounds Maintenance Services Tender," is actively seeking proposals for services such as maintenance of grassed areas and sports pitch marking. This contract, set to begin on 1st August 2026, will last for three years with a potential two-year extension. The procurement process employs an open competitive flexible procedure with key stages including a PSQ, initial shortlisting, ITT, and presentation stage. Businesses must express their interest by 16th January 2026, and the contract is expected to be awarded by 1st June 2026.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for companies specialising in grounds maintenance services, particularly those that can offer high-quality operational responses. The contract is of substantial financial value at GBP 268,950 and allows for SMEs to participate. Companies that excel in maintaining outdoor facilities and have a strong track record in service delivery will find this opportunity well-suited to their competencies. Participation in this multi-stage process could open avenues for securing a long-term and potentially extendable contract with a reputable educational trust in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Penrose Learning Trust - Grounds Maintenance Services Tender

Notice Description

Penrose Learning Trust is a group of Schools that firmly subscribes to their mission of excellence through collaboration to provide the best possible outcomes for all learners. Schools that work within the Trust have a culture of sharing best practice, supporting each other when times are tough and allowing staff to use their skills and talents across the Trust to not only raise the bar but to develop Staff to use their talents to help others succeed. The Trust are seeking Grounds Maintenance service providers to tender for the provision of all grounds maintenance services presently delivered within all Schools, which currently includes maintenance of grassed areas, sports pitch marking and maintenance of shrub and plant borders. The contract will be for three years in duration, with the option to extend for a further one period of up to two years and with a commencement date of 01 August 2026. Full details will be included in the Invitation to Tender. It is not considered that TUPE regulations will apply to this contract. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Colchester:-Grounds-maintenance-services./Y3M8AR8GPH To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/Y3M8AR8GPH

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: In agreement with the client an option to extend for a further one period of up to two years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f8a4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084179-2025
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
£268,950 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£268,950 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 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
PENROSE LEARNING TRUST
Additional Buyers

INVICTUS PARTNERSHIP LIMITED

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
operations@invictuspartnership.com
Contact Phone
+442081332224

Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO7 6RJ
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLH East (England)

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Holborn & Covent Garden
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

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