Tender

Grounds Maintenance Services

THE DEAN TRUST

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Tender

26 Mar 2026 at 20:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Dean Trust, a regional authority in Sale, Greater Manchester, is inviting tenders for the provision of grounds maintenance services across multiple educational facilities. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically grounds maintenance services, with the CPV code 77314000. Interested parties should note that the procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions closing on 30th April 2026. The contract includes maintaining grounds at several schools, including Ashton on Mersey School and Broadoak School, with the potential for renewal based on service quality and value for money. The procurement method is open, facilitating electronic or written submissions in English.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for companies specialising in grounds maintenance to establish long-term partnerships with a reputable education trust. The contract covers a significant term of 1080 days, encouraging stability and growth for service providers who can deliver high-quality work consistently. Companies with expertise in efficient cost management and environmentally friendly maintenance practices would be well-suited to compete, given the importance of value for money and quality in the renewal process. Participation in this process could enhance both market presence and reputation in the Greater Manchester area.

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Notice Title

Grounds Maintenance Services

Notice Description

To provide grounds maintenance for various properties within The Dean Trust, Greater Manchester

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of grounds maintenance to schools within the Dean Trust, Sale, Greater Manchester to include: Ashton on Mersey School Dean Trust Ardwick Broadoak School Dean Trust Forest Gate Partington Academy

Renewal: Renewals are based on two factors: Quality of service Value for money

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0675cd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028223-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE DEAN TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SALE
Postcode
M33 5BP
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
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Manor
Westminster Constituency
Altrincham and Sale West

Further Information

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