--- title: "Grounds Maintenance Tender" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ebf98d4b-a55c-4923-aff2-f28eea228c9e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ebf98d4b-a55c-4923-aff2-f28eea228c9e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ebf98d4b-a55c-4923-aff2-f28eea228c9e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ebf98d4b-a55c-4923-aff2-f28eea228c9e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY ACADEMIES TRUST" published: "2019-05-16" --- # Grounds Maintenance Tender Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY ACADEMIES TRUST Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ebf98d4b-a55c-4923-aff2-f28eea228c9e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ebf98d4b-a55c-4923-aff2-f28eea228c9e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ebf98d4b-a55c-4923-aff2-f28eea228c9e.json) ## Summary The Staffordshire University Academies Trust (SUAT) is preparing to initiate a tender for grounds maintenance services, with plans to publish the invitation to tender on 21st May 2019. This procurement falls under the open procedure method and is expected to have a budget of £120,000 covering the period from 1st September 2019 to 31st August 2020, with an option to extend for two additional years. The tender is relevant to the education industry and will predominantly serve academies across Staffordshire, specifically in the West Midlands region. This upcoming tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specializing in grounds maintenance and facilities management services. Companies that are well-suited to compete include small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with experience in delivering tailored maintenance solutions, as the contract will require providers to address the unique needs of multiple academies. Interested suppliers are encouraged to register their interest to receive detailed tender documentation and to participate in this competitive process aimed at enhancing the learning environments for approximately 3,500 pupils. ## Notice SUAT is seeking to procure grounds maintenance services on behalf its academies. The purpose of this notice is to inform potential suppliers about SUAT an upcoming tender for the supply of grounds maintenance services, which will be detailed fully within the invitation to tender and further accompanying tender documentation, which will provide suppliers with the information needed to enable them to submit a bid for the opportunity. Such documentation is due to be released on 21st May and will be provided for those suppliers who register their interest in bidding for the opportunity. The Staffordshire University Academies Trust is a Multi Academy Trust which currently consists of fourteen schools, of which there is one secondary school thirteen primary schools across Staffordshire; the Trust head offices are based in Stone, Staffordshire. SUAT has approximately 3,500 pupils and employs over 500 members of staff. SUAT promotes high aspirations and excellence for all. Our aim is to develop a strong partnership between the schools, pupils, and the wider community in order to secure an outstanding learning experience for everyone. We have high expectations and strive to create independent learners fit for the demands of the 21st Century. Quality facilities management in each of our schools is key in sustaining the learning and working environments of our pupils and staff and support better outcomes for all. We are running the competition to outsource the grounds maintenance services for our schools. Currently, grounds maintenance services are provided for our academies by a number of suppliers. SUAT recognises each academy as an individual, with specific requirements for the maintenance of their facilities; such specific requirements will be outlined in the tender specification document. The SUAT grounds maintenance contract commences annually, from 1st September until 31st August. The tender document is for the grounds maintenance service level agreement beginning 1st September 2019 for one academic year, until 31st August 2020, with the view to extend for a further two academic years until 31st August 2022. Providers who are interested in bidding for the opportunity should register their interest by contacting hkirkham@suatrust.co.uk, stating the tender reference number 2019/006. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebf3c1a4-79ad-49cd-aeea-d43950ed34f9 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 May 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 20 May 2019 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2019 - 31 Aug 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £120,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY ACADEMIES TRUST | | Locality | STONE | | Post town | Stoke-on-Trent | | Postcode | ST15 0TL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC | | Local authority | Stafford | | Electoral ward | Walton | | Westminster constituency | Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services - 77320000 - Sports fields maintenance services ## Release History - 16 May 2019 at 08:09 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebf3c1a4-79ad-49cd-aeea-d43950ed34f9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebf3c1a4-79ad-49cd-aeea-d43950ed34f9 16th May 2019 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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