--- title: "Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust - Provision of Grounds Maintenance Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04864f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04864f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04864f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04864f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DARTMOOR MULTI ACADEMY TRUST" published: "2025-05-21" --- # Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust - Provision of Grounds Maintenance Services Buyer: DARTMOOR MULTI ACADEMY TRUST Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04864f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04864f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04864f.json) ## Summary The Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust recently completed the contracting process for the provision of grounds maintenance services across its network of schools located in Devon, United Kingdom. This open procedure procurement dealt with maintaining educational grounds under the CPV classification 77314000. The contract, valued at £1,003,871, was signed on 1st December 2024 with the successful supplier being Countrywide Grounds Maintenance Ltd. The award covered all schools included in lots 1-6 after an initial contract announcement phase on 31st July 2024, which featured a virtual Q&A session and culminated in bid submissions closing on 19th September 2024. This contract presents growth opportunities for companies experienced in facilities management, particularly those specialising in grounds maintenance services. It is particularly suited for large enterprises capable of handling comprehensive service requirements, including management systems that ensure health and safety compliance. The awarded contract, which includes the purchase of necessary equipment, offers stability through the initial three-year period with potential further extensions, making it appealing for businesses seeking long-term strategic engagements in the education sector within the South West of England. ## Notice The proposed contract will be for the outsourced provision of Grounds Maintenance Services to the Trust. The successful Bidder shall establish effective management and operational level communication systems at all levels regarding the grounds maintenance service with the Trust. In addition, the Bidder will also be responsible for all legal, and health and safety requirements in delivering the services. The Contract will include the purchase of equipment to support the delivery of the grounds maintenance service. ### Lot Information Okehampton college, Okehampton primary, St James primary & The Promise School The proposed contract will be for the outsourced provision of Grounds Maintenance Services to the Trust. The successful Bidder shall establish effective management and operational level communication systems at all levels regarding the grounds maintenance service with the Trust. In addition, the Bidder will also be responsible for all legal, and health and safety requirements in delivering the services. The Contract will include the purchase of equipment to support the delivery of the grounds maintenance service. Contractors shall refer to the Service Specification for the different areas of grounds maintenance to be delivered on this contract. The Service Specification is divided as follows: a. Generic Service Requirements b. Additional Service Requirements Site specific requirements are provided in Appendix A. Contractors shall note that specific timings and frequencies of activities are given in Document 5. Tender Response - Pricing Assessment. Renewal: two further 12 month extensions (3+1+1) Tavistock College The proposed contract will be for the outsourced provision of Grounds Maintenance Services to the Trust. The successful Bidder shall establish effective management and operational level communication systems at all levels regarding the grounds maintenance service with the Trust. In addition, the Bidder will also be responsible for all legal, and health and safety requirements in delivering the services. The Contract will include the purchase of equipment to support the delivery of the grounds maintenance service. Contractors shall refer to the Service Specification for the different areas of grounds maintenance to be delivered on this contract. The Service Specification is divided as follows: a. Generic Service Requirements b. Additional Service Requirements Site specific requirements are provided in Appendix A. Contractors shall note that specific timings and frequencies of activities are given in Document 5. Tender Response - Pricing Assessment. Renewal: two further 12 month extensions (3+1+1) Holsworthy College The proposed contract will be for the outsourced provision of Grounds Maintenance Services to the Trust. The successful Bidder shall establish effective management and operational level communication systems at all levels regarding the grounds maintenance service with the Trust. In addition, the Bidder will also be responsible for all legal, and health and safety requirements in delivering the services. The Contract will include the purchase of equipment to support the delivery of the grounds maintenance service. Contractors shall refer to the Service Specification for the different areas of grounds maintenance to be delivered on this contract. The Service Specification is divided as follows: a. Generic Service Requirements b. Additional Service Requirements Site specific requirements are provided in Appendix A. Contractors shall note that specific timings and frequencies of activities are given in Document 5. Tender Response - Pricing Assessment. Renewal: two further 12 month extensions (3+1+1) Black Torrington primary, Bridgerule primary, Bradford primary and Highampton primary The proposed contract will be for the outsourced provision of Grounds Maintenance Services to the Trust. The successful Bidder shall establish effective management and operational level communication systems at all levels regarding the grounds maintenance service with the Trust. In addition, the Bidder will also be responsible for all legal, and health and safety requirements in delivering the services. The Contract will include the purchase of equipment to support the delivery of the grounds maintenance service. Contractors shall refer to the Service Specification for the different areas of grounds maintenance to be delivered on this contract. The Service Specification is divided as follows: a. Generic Service Requirements b. Additional Service Requirements Site specific requirements are provided in Appendix A. Contractors shall note that specific timings and frequencies of activities are given in Document 5. Tender Response - Pricing Assessment. Renewal: two further 12 month extensions (3+1+1) Northlew and Ashbury primary, Boasley Cross primary, Bridestowe primary and Lydford primary The proposed contract will be for the outsourced provision of Grounds Maintenance Services to the Trust. The successful Bidder shall establish effective management and operational level communication systems at all levels regarding the grounds maintenance service with the Trust. In addition, the Bidder will also be responsible for all legal, and health and safety requirements in delivering the services. The Contract will include the purchase of equipment to support the delivery of the grounds maintenance service. Contractors shall refer to the Service Specification for the different areas of grounds maintenance to be delivered on this contract. The Service Specification is divided as follows: a. Generic Service Requirements b. Additional Service Requirements Site specific requirements are provided in Appendix A. Contractors shall note that specific timings and frequencies of activities are given in Document 5. Tender Response - Pricing Assessment. Renewal: two further 12 month extensions (3+1+1) Exbourne primary, North Tawton primary, South Tawton primary and Chagford primary The proposed contract will be for the outsourced provision of Grounds Maintenance Services to the Trust. The successful Bidder shall establish effective management and operational level communication systems at all levels regarding the grounds maintenance service with the Trust. In addition, the Bidder will also be responsible for all legal, and health and safety requirements in delivering the services. The Contract will include the purchase of equipment to support the delivery of the grounds maintenance service. Contractors shall refer to the Service Specification for the different areas of grounds maintenance to be delivered on this contract. The Service Specification is divided as follows: a. Generic Service Requirements b. Additional Service Requirements Site specific requirements are provided in Appendix A. Contractors shall note that specific timings and frequencies of activities are given in Document 5. Tender Response - Pricing Assessment. Renewal: two further 12 month extensions (3+1+1) All Schools in Lots 1-6 The proposed contract will be for the outsourced provision of Grounds Maintenance Services to the Trust. The successful Bidder shall establish effective management and operational level communication systems at all levels regarding the grounds maintenance service with the Trust. In addition, the Bidder will also be responsible for all legal, and health and safety requirements in delivering the services. The Contract will include the purchase of equipment to support the delivery of the grounds maintenance service. Contractors shall refer to the Service Specification for the different areas of grounds maintenance to be delivered on this contract. The Service Specification is divided as follows: a. Generic Service Requirements b. Additional Service Requirements Site specific requirements are provided in Appendix A. Contractors shall note that specific timings and frequencies of activities are given in Document 5. Tender Response - Pricing Assessment. Renewal: Two further twelve month extensions ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023539-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | 19 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 1 Dec 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,100,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £1,535,347 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active, Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DARTMOOR MULTI ACADEMY TRUST | | Locality | OKEHAMPTON, DEVON | | Post town | Exeter | | Postcode | EX20 1PY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon | | ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC | | Local authority | West Devon | | Electoral ward | Okehampton South | | Westminster constituency | Central Devon | | Delivery location | TLK4 Devon | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | COUNTRYWIDE GROUNDS MAINTENANCE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services ## Release History - 21 May 2025 at 07:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023539-2025 - 15 May 2025 at 15:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021911-2025 - 31 Jul 2024 at 11:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023942-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.mytenders.co.uk - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit - https://www.mytenders.co.uk - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA43212 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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