--- title: "Provision of Ground Maintenance Services for TKAT Academies Stapleford Abbotts Primary Academy, Maldon Primary School and Heybridge Primary School" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1f4ad907-547c-4d78-a84b-447765129c41" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1f4ad907-547c-4d78-a84b-447765129c41" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1f4ad907-547c-4d78-a84b-447765129c41.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1f4ad907-547c-4d78-a84b-447765129c41.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST (TKAT)" published: "2021-10-06" --- # Provision of Ground Maintenance Services for TKAT Academies Stapleford Abbotts Primary Academy, Maldon Primary School and Heybridge Primary School Buyer: THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST (TKAT) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1f4ad907-547c-4d78-a84b-447765129c41 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1f4ad907-547c-4d78-a84b-447765129c41) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1f4ad907-547c-4d78-a84b-447765129c41.json) ## Summary The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) is currently seeking bids for the "Provision of Ground Maintenance Services" for three primary schools located in the Essex Region: Stapleford Abbotts Primary Academy, Maldon Primary School, and Heybridge Primary School. This tender is at the active tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 5 November 2021. The procurement is being conducted through an open procedure, with a contract value of £55,000 and a minimum value of £49,000. The initial contract duration is for three years, commencing on 1 January 2022, with the potential for a two-year extension based on supplier performance. Site visits are encouraged on 12 October 2021 at specified times for each school. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance services to expand their client base within the education sector. Companies that offer landscaping, horticultural services, or general grounds upkeep will find this tender particularly relevant. As suppliers can bid for one, two, or all three lots, this flexibility allows smaller firms or those looking to enter the education market to compete effectively. The involvement of TKAT, a recognised academies trust, adds credibility and potential for future contracts within their network. ## Notice The requirement for Grounds Maintenance Services for 3 of the schools within the Trust Stapleford Abbotts Primary Academy (SAPA), Maldon Primary School (MPS) and Heybridge Primary School (HPS) which are all in the Essex Region of the Trust. Site visits are highly recommended and have been arranged for the 12 October 2021 at the following times: Lot 1 SAPA - 12:15 hours , Lot 2 - MPS - 10.30 hours, Lot 3 - HPS - 09:30 hours An initial 3 year contract with the option to extend for 2 years subject to satisfactory performance by the supplier. Suppliers can bid for one, two or all 3 lots. Additional information: Quotes must be submitted via the eSourcing portal hosted by In-Tend: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/aspx/Home. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21422e13-2276-4e4c-bf9b-0be59b518223 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | 5 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £55,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST (TKAT) | | Locality | KENT | | Post town | Dartford | | Postcode | DA14 5AA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South | | ITL 3 | TLI61 Bromley | | Local authority | Bromley | | Electoral ward | St Paul's Cray | | Westminster constituency | Orpington | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services ## Release History - 6 Oct 2021 at 11:26 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21422e13-2276-4e4c-bf9b-0be59b518223 - 6 Oct 2021 at 11:25 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21422e13-2276-4e4c-bf9b-0be59b518223 - 6 Oct 2021 at 11:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21422e13-2276-4e4c-bf9b-0be59b518223 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21422e13-2276-4e4c-bf9b-0be59b518223 6th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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