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17 Jul 2026 at 11:57

Summary of the contracting process

Hopwood Hall College is seeking a supplier for the provision of Grounds Maintenance Services through an open procurement process. The procurement, identified with the title "Hopwood Hall College - Provision of Grounds Maintenance Services," falls under the industry category of Grounds Maintenance Services (77314000) and is scheduled for completion within the region of Rochdale, United Kingdom. The tender was initiated on 17th July 2026, with the procurement stage currently active in the tender phase. Interested parties must submit their electronic bids by 19th August 2026, 12:00 PM GMT, with the enquiry period closing on 12th August 2026. The prospective contract period is set to begin on 1st October 2026 and conclude on 30th September 2029, with potential extensions of two additional 12-month periods available.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the field of grounds maintenance, particularly those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to expand their clientele and service portfolio. With an estimated contract value of £425,000 GBP, the procurement prioritises a balance of price and technical quality as selection criteria. Engaging in this project could significantly enhance a company's reputation and visibility within the public sector. Firms specialising in economic and technical quality criteria, and capable of delivering superior services within the specified timeframes, are well-suited to compete for this contract.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Hopwood Hall College - Provision of Grounds Maintenance Services

Notice Description

Hopwood Hall College is looking for a supplier for provision of Grounds Maintenance Services. For more information, please review tender documents.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cdcf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067786-2026
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, 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
£425,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£425,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 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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