Tender

Grounds Maintenance

TAME RIVER EDUCATIONAL TRUST

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TenderUpdate

09 Feb 2026 at 14:16

Tender

20 Jan 2026 at 12:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Tame River Educational Trust is hosting a public procurement process for grounds maintenance services at Droylsden Academy, located in Manchester. Under an open procedure, the trust seeks a contractor to maintain three football pitches, substantial grassed areas, hedges, shrubs, and weeds across the academy's grounds for a three-year period. The estimated contract value is between £20,000 and £50,000 per annum, with the total gross value reaching £180,000. The procurement stage is in the tendering phase, with submissions closing on 27th February 2026 and the contract award expected by 28th April 2026. The service delivery will commence on 1st May 2026 and conclude on 1st May 2029.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in planting, maintenance, sports fields maintenance, tree pruning, and hedge trimming. The focus on high-standard grounds maintenance implies that businesses with expertise and a track record in delivering quality services within these areas are well-suited to bid. Leveraging quality craftsmanship and competitive pricing, businesses can grow their portfolios by serving a public authority and extending their market reach beyond the Manchester region into other areas of the United Kingdom. The open procedure allows for a competitive and transparent procurement process, adhering to legal standards and fostering opportunities for qualified enterprises aiming for expanded engagement with government projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Grounds Maintenance

Notice Description

To carry out grounds maintenance on all of the Academy grounds and football pitches. We are looking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to maintain the following to a high standard: 3 football pitches substantial grounds with grassed areas, hedges and shrubs. Weeds, including hardstandings and all other areas where they grow. The specification for these works is included in a separate attached document. We are looking to award a three year contract and expect the value to be between PS20,000 - PS50,000 per annum.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0609e1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011418-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services


CPV Codes

77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas

77320000 - Sports fields maintenance services

77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 2026Today
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 1 May 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
TAME RIVER EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Contact Name
Lee Jones
Contact Email
ljones@droylsdenacademy.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M43 6QD
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD35 Greater Manchester South East
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Tameside
Electoral Ward
Droylsden West
Westminster Constituency
Ashton-under-Lyne

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