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title: "Provision of Ground Maintenance Services for TKAT Academies Stapleford Abbotts Primary Academy, Maldon Primary School and Heybridge Primary School"
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# 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-baf9e46b-00fc-4490-8f5a-5e7baca8b1b4

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## Summary

The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) is seeking suppliers for the "Provision of Ground Maintenance Services" for three of its academies located in Essex—Stapleford Abbotts Primary Academy, Maldon Primary School, and Heybridge Primary School. This procurement process is currently in the tender phase, with the deadline for submissions set for 5 November 2021. The contract, valued between £49,000 and £55,000, will commence on 1 January 2022, spanning a term of three years, with the potential for a two-year extension based on the supplier's performance. Interested parties are encouraged to attend site visits, which have been scheduled for 12 October 2021.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance services, particularly those that are small to medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their client base. Suppliers have the flexibility to bid for one, two, or all three lots, allowing for tailored proposals that best meet the specific needs of each academy. This could be an advantageous project for new market entrants or established companies aiming to strengthen their position within the educational sector.

## 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/10c4a125-af35-4ea7-90ca-434abcac62b7 |
| 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 | 2 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 4 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

- 2 Nov 2021 at 14:45 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10c4a125-af35-4ea7-90ca-434abcac62b7
- 26 Oct 2021 at 06:44 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10c4a125-af35-4ea7-90ca-434abcac62b7
- 12 Oct 2021 at 06:45 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10c4a125-af35-4ea7-90ca-434abcac62b7
- 12 Oct 2021 at 06:43 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10c4a125-af35-4ea7-90ca-434abcac62b7
- 6 Oct 2021 at 11:35 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10c4a125-af35-4ea7-90ca-434abcac62b7
- 6 Oct 2021 at 11:35 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10c4a125-af35-4ea7-90ca-434abcac62b7
- 6 Oct 2021 at 11:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10c4a125-af35-4ea7-90ca-434abcac62b7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10c4a125-af35-4ea7-90ca-434abcac62b7
  2nd November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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