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Grounds Maintenance Services

Spencer Academies Trust

This public procurement record has 8 releases in its history.

Award

08 Jul 2026 at 13:58

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

25 Jun 2026 at 11:16

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

27 Apr 2026 at 09:55

UK4 - Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

17 Apr 2026 at 09:44

UK4 - Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

17 Apr 2026 at 08:32

UK4 - Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

15 Apr 2026 at 12:40

UK4 - Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

08 Apr 2026 at 07:43

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

02 Apr 2026 at 14:13

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Spencer Academies Trust, a sub-central government public authority located in Nottingham, is undertaking a procurement process for Grounds Maintenance Services across its various academy sites, spanning three counties and five local authority areas in the UK. The procurement was initiated under an open procedure, focusing on the grounds maintenance services industry. The process has reached the award and contract stages, with the final contract signed on 8th July 2026. The contract, awarded to Glendale Countryside Limited, is valued at £624,735.68 gross, with an effective start date of 1st September 2026, and is set to last till 31st August 2029, with options for two one-year extensions under the same contract provisions.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance, particularly those with the capacity to manage diverse and expansive geographical locations. SMEs capable of delivering high-quality maintenance services can benefit greatly from this contract, given the scale of operations across multiple academies. The Spencer Academies Trust encourages innovative service solutions, including added value propositions, making this an attractive proposition for firms that can provide tailored, efficient services while managing health and safety, and sustaining employee wellbeing. The procurement process, which attracted multiple bids, demonstrates the competitive yet rewarding nature of public sector contracts in this arena.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Grounds Maintenance Services

Notice Description

The enclosed invitation to tender provides information for consideration by contractors with respect to the following Trust sites: Arnold Hill Spencer Academy, Ashwood Spencer Academy, Bispham Spencer Academy, Brackensdale Spencer Academy, Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy, Chetwynd Spencer Academy, Clover Leys Spencer Academy, Derby Moor Spencer Academy, Fairfield Spencer Academy, George Spencer Academy, Glenbrook Spencer Academy, Heanor Gate Spencer Academy, Highfields Spencer Academy, Hilton Spencer Academy, Inkersall Spencer Academy, John Port Spencer Academy, Long Field Spencer Academy, Millside Spencer Academy, Portland Spencer Academy, Rosecliffe Spencer Academy, Rushcliffe Spencer Academy, St Giles' Spencer Academy, Sunnyside Spencer Academy, The Mease Spencer Academy, Wyndham Spencer Academy Spencer Academy Trust is seeking an expert groundworks contractor(s) to help us with maintaining the Academy sports fields and communal areas within our Academy sites. Spencer Trust academies are found across three counties and five local authority areas. Working across highly diverse city and rural communities, the Spencer Academies Trust has a strong track record of school improvement and a reputation for high expectations and standards in member schools.

Lot Information

Lot A

Renewal: As per primary contract. 2 x 1 year extensions

Lot B

Renewal: As per primary contract. 2 x 1 year extensions

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067be6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064243-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£652,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£652,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£1,128,502 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£520,613 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20263 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Spencer Academies Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG9 7EW
Postcode Area
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Broxtowe
Electoral Ward
Stapleford South West
Westminster Constituency
Broxtowe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Glendale Countryside Ltd

Countrywide Grounds Maintenance Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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