Tender

GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SERVICES

THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST

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Tender

02 Apr 2026 at 13:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Spencer Academies Trust is currently in the tender stage of procuring grounds maintenance services for its academy sites spanning three counties and five local authority areas in the UK. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on grounds maintenance. The tender process is open, adhering to an established legal framework under UKPGA 2023/54. Interested contractors need to submit proposals by 20 May 2026, with the enquiry period concluding on 6 May 2026 and the final award expected by 25 June 2026. The contract period is set from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2029, and it includes options for renewal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for expert groundworks contractors capable of maintaining various academy sports fields and communal areas. With a gross value of £782,400 for the entire tender, inclusive of Lots A and B, businesses specialising in grounds maintenance services and having robust policies in staffing, service delivery, health and safety management, and pricing are encouraged to apply. Given the open procedure, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete. Bidders should demonstrate high standards in service delivery and employee welfare practices, adding value to their offerings and enhancing contract success potential. The Spencer Academies Trust prioritises quality and pricing as key award criteria, making this tender ideal for businesses committed to those standards.

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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, Castleward 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

Grounds Maintenance for Arnold Hill Spencer Academy Glenbrook Spencer Academy Portland Spencer Academy Sunnyside Spencer Academy George Spencer Academy Fairfield Spencer Academy Bispham Spencer Academy Chetwynd Spencer Academy Rushcliffe Spencer Academy Rosecliffe Spencer Academy Millside Spencer Academy Long Field Spencer Academy as per the attached tender document.

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

Lot B

Grounds Maintenance for The Mease Spencer Academy Hilton Spencer Academy John Port Spencer Academy Highfields Spencer Academy Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy Clover Leys Spencer Academy Derby Moor Spencer Academy Wyndham Spencer Academy Brackensdale Spencer Academy St Giles' Spencer Academy & The Hive Inkersall Spencer Academy Ashwood Spencer Academy as per the tender document attached.

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067be6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030936-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£652,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£652,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
20 May 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 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
THE 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 6RZ
Post Town
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
Toton & Chilwell Meadows
Westminster Constituency
Broxtowe

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