Tender

Milton Keynes College The Provision of Ground Maintenance

MILTON KEYNES COLLEGE

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Tender

26 Jan 2026 at 09:27

Summary of the contracting process

Milton Keynes College is seeking a supplier for grounds maintenance services across their Chaffron Way Campus, Bletchley Campus, and Sports Central. This tender, titled "Milton Keynes College The Provision of Ground Maintenance," is categorised under grounds maintenance services, with key locations in the United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage and follows an open method, with submissions to be made electronically. Important dates include the closing of the tender period on 2nd March 2026 and the end of the enquiry period on 20th February 2026. The contract, which has a gross value of £240,000, is set to commence on 1st August 2026, with the possibility of renewal twice for 12-month periods each.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in grounds maintenance, particularly those with a focus on service delivery, price competitiveness, and customer care. With an emphasis on opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs, businesses that can offer competitive pricing and high-quality service are likely to find this contract especially appealing. By securing this contract, a business can enhance its portfolio and gain substantial exposure within the public sector, supporting further growth and establishing a stronger market presence in the regional grounds maintenance industry.

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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: Maximum 2 extensions of 12 months per extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060df7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006443-2026
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
26 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 20261 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MILTON KEYNES COLLEGE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
james.alger@tenetservices.com
Contact Phone
01376 511411

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK6 5LP
Post Town
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

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