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03 Jul 2026 at 13:30

Summary of the contracting process

Hopwood Hall College, located in Rochdale, United Kingdom, is conducting a public procurement process for Grounds Maintenance Services. This tender, identified with the ID CA18087, is currently at the tender stage. The procurement process uses an open method and is classified under the services category, specifically targeting grounds maintenance services. Interested suppliers should note key deadlines, including an enquiry period ending on 31st July 2026, and submission of tenders by 7th August 2026. The contract is scheduled to start on 1st September 2026 and can extend up to 31st August 2031, with potential extensions of 12 months twice.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities for entities capable of providing high-quality and cost-effective grounds maintenance services. It is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to the procurement's suitability criteria. The evaluation will consider both quality and price, with price carrying a higher weight in the assessment process. Businesses ready to engage in open competition and register via MultiQuote can leverage this opportunity to secure a long-term contract with the institution.

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Notice Title

Provision of Grounds Maintenance Services

Notice Description

Hopwood Hall College is looking for a Supplier to provide Grounds Maintenance Services. For more information, please review all attached documents.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c38a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062846-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 20264 weeks 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
HOPWOOD HALL COLLEGE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ROCHDALE
Postcode
M24 6XH
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Rochdale
Electoral Ward
Hopwood Hall
Westminster Constituency
Heywood and Middleton North

Further Information

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