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title: "Provision of Grounds Maintenance Services for TKAT Academies"
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buyer: "THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST (TKAT)"
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# Provision of Grounds Maintenance Services for TKAT Academies

Buyer: THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST (TKAT)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6825b80f-abdf-403a-badd-ca60d566d465

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## Summary

The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) is seeking tenders for the Provision of Grounds Maintenance Services for five of its academies, with the procurement process currently at the Tender stage. This opportunity is subdivided into two lots: Lot 1 pertains to Bewbush Academy in Crawley, while Lot 2 covers several schools in Thanet, Kent. The procurement method is an open procedure, and tenders must be submitted by 22nd June 2021. The contract for Lot 1 is set to commence on 1st September 2021, while Lot 2 will start on 1st July 2021, with a total estimated contract value of approximately £99,000 over three years.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance, particularly those with expertise in servicing educational institutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract, given the focus on tailored service for multiple locations and the estimated annual contract value of £18,000 per lot. Interested bidders should consider attending the proposed site visits to fully understand the specific requirements and demonstrate their capabilities effectively.

## Notice

Provision of Grounds Maintenance Services for TKAT Academies The requirement for Grounds Maintenance Services for 5 of the schools within the Trust has been divided into two (2) Lots, due to their geographical location. Lot 1 - Bewbush Academy, Crawley Lot 2 - Thanet, Kent Schools consisting of Northdown Primary School, Dame Janet Primary Academy, Drapers Mills Primary Academy, Newlands Primary School The estimated contract value is approximately PS18,000 per annum (excl.VAT). Contract commencement date is 1st September 2021 for Lot 1, and 1st July 2021 for Lot 2. Bidders are recommended to attend a site visit to see for themselves the work that is required. Additional information: Tenders 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/f05055d0-b088-4948-947f-2d2071004459 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jul 2021 - 1 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99,000 |
| 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

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 03100000 - Agricultural and horticultural products
- 71700000 - Monitoring and control services
- 80100000 - Primary education services

## Release History

- 1 Jun 2021 at 11:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f05055d0-b088-4948-947f-2d2071004459

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f05055d0-b088-4948-947f-2d2071004459
  1st June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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