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EPT-76878 - 881 Grounds Maintenance Services

BRIGHT FUTURES EDUCATIONAL TRUST

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16 Feb 2026 at 16:53

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Summary of the contracting process

Bright Futures Educational Trust, based in Manchester, has concluded a procurement process for grounds maintenance services under the classification of CPV code 77314000. The procurement was executed via a restricted procedure, as part of Lot 1 of the 881 Grounds Maintenance & Associated Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). Green Scenery Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise from Preston, has been awarded the exclusive contract for both lots, with the contract signed on 13 February 2026. The contract covers grounds maintenance services for all schools within the trust, spanning regions UKD3 and UKD42, initially set for two years with an option for three annual extensions, allowing for a maximum contract term of five years. The total contract value is approximately £253,355.75. The award decision is based on criteria prioritising quality and price, respectively weighted at 40% and 60%.

This grounds maintenance tender offers substantial growth opportunities particularly for businesses specialising in educational facility services. Companies with expertise in landscape care, environmental management, and facility maintenance aligned with public educational settings could effectively compete in similar tenders that value both quality execution and competitive pricing. The procurement process utilised a selective method, presenting a structured opportunity for SMEs like Green Scenery Ltd to demonstrate their capacity to fulfil large-scale service agreements within specified budgets and timelines, fostering business expansion in the educational sector across the United Kingdom.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EPT-76878 - 881 Grounds Maintenance Services

Notice Description

Bright Futures Educational Trust has awarded a further competition for Grounds Maintenance Services through Lot 1 of the 881 Grounds Maintenance & Associated Services DPS. The further competition was split into 2 lots and the same supplier won both lots therefore 1 contract was awarded.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Grounds Maintenance Services to all schools in Bright Futures Educational Trust

Options: Initial Term 2 years with 3 x optional 1 year extensions (max 5 years total contract term)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06555d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014026-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£253,355 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRIGHT FUTURES EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Contact Name
Lindsey Bates
Contact Email
procurement@bright-futures.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M41 6NA
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester, TLD42 Blackpool
Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Davyhulme
Westminster Constituency
Stretford and Urmston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GREEN SCENERY

Further Information

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