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Milton Keynes College The Provision of Ground Maintenance

Milton Keynes College

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25 Feb 2026 at 17:00

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26 Jan 2026 at 09:27

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Summary of the contracting process

Milton Keynes College is soliciting for the provision of grounds maintenance services across its Chaffron Way Campus, Bletchley Campus, and Sports Central. The tender is in the active stage, following an open procurement method with below threshold - open competition details. The industry category specified is grounds maintenance services. Interested parties are required to submit their offers by 6th March 2026, with electronic submissions allowed. The contract for this tender is expected to commence on 1st August 2026, running through to 31st July 2029, with possible extensions up to 31st July 2031.

This tender provides substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses adept in grounds maintenance services stand to benefit from a lucrative contract valued grossly at £240,000, offering annual stability and potential extensions. The criteria for awarding include a balanced emphasis on service delivery, price, and customer care, ensuring diverse competitive opportunities for quality providers who can reliably meet the college’s grounds maintenance requirements. Companies interested in developing enduring relationships with educational institutions are well-positioned to compete in this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Milton Keynes College The Provision of Ground Maintenance

Notice Description

Milton Keynes College The Provision of Ground Maintenance, The College is seeking to contract a supplier of grounds maintenance services for the Chaffron Way Campus, Bletchley Campus & Sports Central. This tender request will include pricing for grit and snow clearance which may be required to be added to the contract after the contract start date.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (2 x 12 months)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060df7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017105-2026
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
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
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 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
Milton Keynes College
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK6 5LP
Postcode Area
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Woughton & Fishermead
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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