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Nova Education Trust Tender for Grounds Maintenance Services

NOVA TRUST

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01 May 2026 at 09:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Nova Trust, based in Nottingham, United Kingdom, is currently in the tender stage for a project titled "Nova Education Trust Tender for Grounds Maintenance Services." This procurement opportunity falls under the services category, specifically grounds maintenance services (CPV: 77314000), and covers several locations in the East Midlands and surrounding areas. The tender has been divided into six lots across different regions including Nottingham, Bingham, Leicester, Newark, North Nottinghamshire, and Derbyshire. The open submission method for this competitive flexible procedure will conclude on 12th June 2026, with a final award decision anticipated by 1st April 2027. Queries regarding the tender process are to be submitted by 2nd June 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance services, with an overall contract value of £584,100 exclusive of VAT. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the structured lots that allow smaller firms to bid for specific geographical areas. Businesses with strengths in financial performance and business management will find this opportunity particularly appealing due to the award criteria, which allocates 60% weight to pricing and 40% to quality management aspects. Each lot has an initial contract period from April 2027 to March 2030, with potential extensions up to 2032, providing long-term business prospects.

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Notice Title

Nova Education Trust Tender for Grounds Maintenance Services

Notice Description

To provide grounds maintenance services for the Nova Education Trust based in the East Midlands. The competition is to divided into 6 Lots.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Nottingham

To provide grounds maintenance services to the following schools: Firbeck Academy Firbeck Road, Wollaton, Nottingham, NG8 2FB NUSA (Nottingham University Samworth Academy) Bramhall Road, Bilborough, Nottingham, NG8 4HY Victoria Primary School Ainsworth Drive, The Meadows, Nottingham, NG2 1FX Westdale Junior School Westdale Lane, Mapperley, Nottingham, NG3 6ET

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (2 x 12 months)

Lot 2 - Bingham

To provide grounds maintenance services at the following schools: Robert Miles Infant School School Lane, Bingham, Nottingham, NG13 8FE Toot Hill School The Banks, Bingham, Nottingham, NG13 8BL

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (2 x 12 months)

Lot 3 Leicester

To provide Grounds Maintenance services to the following schools in Leicestershire: Melton Vale Sixth Form College Burton Road, Melton Mowbray, LE13 1DN The Herewoode Academy Glenfield Road, Leicester, LE3 6DN

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (2 x 12 months)

Lot 4 Newark

To provide grounds maintenance services to the following schools in Newark: The Newark Academy London Road, Balderton, Newark, NG24 3AL The Suthers School Cross Lane, Fernwood, Newark, NG24 3NH

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (2 x 12 months)

Lot 5 North Nottinghamshire

To provide grounds maintenance services at the following schools: Forest Town Primary School Clipstone Road West, Forest Town, Mansfield, NG19 0ED The Garibaldi School Garibaldi Road, Forest Town, Mansfield, NG19 0JX Meden School Burns Lane, Warsop, Mansfield, NG20 0QN Holly Primary School Holly Drive, Forest Town, Mansfield, Notts. NG19 0NT.

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (2 x 12 months)

Lot 6 - Derbyshire

To provide grounds maintenance services at the following schools: Kirk Hallam Community Academy Godfrey Drive, Kirk Hallam, Ilkeston, DE7 4HH

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (2 x 12 months)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068fff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040332-2026
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
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£584,100 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£584,100 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 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
NOVA TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG7 2TU
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)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Lenton & Wollaton East
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham South

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