Tender

IMAT Landscaping Tender

IMPACT MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

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Tender

13 Feb 2026 at 14:00

Summary of the contracting process

Impact Multi Academy Trust is inviting tenders for their landscaping contract servicing eight schools in London. This procurement, titled "IMAT Landscaping Tender," involves grounds maintenance services and landscaping work with a proposed start on 1st August 2026 for an initial term of three years, potentially extending to five years. The competitive flexible procedure under the Procurement Act 2023 is open, offering the selected contractor a total projected value of approximately £700,000. Key dates include the expression of interest deadline on 16th March 2026 and the site survey scheduled for 1st and 2nd April 2026. Bids must be submitted electronically, with the award expected by 25th March 2026. The Trust emphasises the need for termly and annual reviews, with a break clause to ensure parties can mutually agree upon changes.

The tender presents an attractive opportunity for businesses specialising in landscaping and grounds maintenance, particularly those with experience in educational settings. Suitable candidates will need to demonstrate relevant qualifications, a proven track record in successful project delivery, and an effective approach to managing services across multiple locations. This contract can support business growth by offering a substantial contract value over several years, fostering long-term relationships and stable income. SMEs and larger firms with expertise in delivering compliant, high-standard services within the public sector could find this opportunity beneficial to expand their portfolio and increase visibility within the educational sector.

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Notice Title

IMAT Landscaping Tender

Notice Description

Impact Multi Academy Trust is a multi-academy trust currently operating 8 schools across the London region serving approximately 8,000 students across its family of schools. The Trust is committed to delivering high standards of educational achievement alongside safe, compliant and well-managed school estates. The Trust is tendering its Landscaping Contract with a proposed contract start date of 1st August 2026. The contract will be awarded for an initial term of three (3) years, ending on 31st July 2029, with a requirement for termly and annual reviews and a break clause to support both parties should the relationship not prosper. There will be an option to extend for a further two years (1+1), subject to satisfactory performance and mutual agreement on budgets and service levels. The projected total value of the contract over the potential five-year term is expected to be circa PS700,000. The contract will be awarded to the contractor who can demonstrate relevant qualification, proven experience and a strong track record in the successful delivery of landscaping services within educational or comparable settings, together with a clear and effective approach to delivering the specified services across multiple sites. To express interest in the tender and access all contract documents (which are available free of charge), kindly register on https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cohesionconsulting/aspx/Home if you haven't already, and declare your interest in the opportunity. Please note: a Site Survey / Bidders Conference will take place on 1st and 2nd April 2026. Bidders will be required to provide DBS details and complete the Confidentiality Agreement by 30th March 2026 to attend. This contract is being tendered as a two-stage, competitive flexible procedure under the Procurement Act 2023

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There will be an option to extend for a further two years (1+1), subject to satisfactory performance and mutual agreement on budgets and service levels.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065400
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013452-2026
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

45 - Construction work

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


CPV Codes

45112700 - Landscaping work

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 20262 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
IMPACT MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Additional Buyers

COHESION CONSULTING LTD

Contact Name
Cohesion Procurement Team, Procurement Team
Contact Email
info@cohesionconsulting.co.uk
Contact Phone
+441892251001

Buyer Location

Locality
BECKENHAM
Postcode
BR3 3BE
Post Town
Bromley
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tunbridge Wells
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Tunbridge Wells

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