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title: "Abingdon Learning Trust - Grounds Maintenance Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b731"
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# Abingdon Learning Trust - Grounds Maintenance Services

Buyer: ABINGDON LEARNING TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b731

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Abingdon Learning Trust - Grounds Maintenance Services" focuses on acquiring grounds maintenance services for multiple school sites overseen by Abingdon Learning Trust, an educational organisation based in Abingdon, UK. The procurement has been conducted under a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure, ensuring a thorough evaluation of candidates. Significant details include the procurement being classified under the "services" category, specifically "grounds maintenance services" per CPV code 77314000. The process involved stages from the invitation to tender, with the tender period concluding on 18th December 2024. The contract, valued at GBP 138,125.5, was ultimately awarded to Countrywide Grounds Maintenance Limited and was signed on 13th May 2025.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance services, particularly those capable of managing extensive operations across multiple locations, such as schools. While the contract has been awarded, understanding the procurement's competitive landscape and the selection criteria, which considered both quality and price, can guide businesses in similar future tenders. Such contracts are most suitable for firms experienced in educational environments, with the capacity to deliver sustained, efficient, and high-quality services. By enhancing service delivery and cost-effectiveness, firms can improve their chances of securing contracts in this sector. The opportunity to extend the contract period up to five years also provides potential for long-term collaboration and revenue.

## Notice

Abingdon Learning Trust is currently out to tender for the provision of a grounds maintenance service which are currently outsourced.The Contractor will be responsible for the provision of a grounds maintenance service for the Trust. This will consist of services for each school across all three sites.There is a combined total of 117,807m2 (entire school site square meterage) and 31,305m2 Building Footprint across all three sites with a total of 2,226 pupils on roll.TUPE/LGPS does not apply to this tender.The Contractor will be responsible for the provision of skilled ground maintenance operatives providing an efficient and timely maintenance service.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Abingdon Learning Trust is currently out to tender for the provision of Grounds Maintenance service.The Contractor will be responsible for the provision of the Trust Grounds Maintenance service for the three schools within the Trust.TUPE and LGPS does not apply. Additional information: The duration detailed above includes the initial term of 3 years as well as the 2 optional contract extension periods of 12 months each.

Options: The contract will be awarded for an initial period of 3 years with 2 possible extensions of 12 months meaning a maximum contract length of 5 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030628-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 May 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £233,080 |
| Lots value | £233,080 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £138,125 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ABINGDON LEARNING TRUST |
| Locality | ABINGDON |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX14 2AW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Vale of White Horse |
| Electoral ward | Abingdon Abbey Northcourt |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon |
| Delivery location | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## 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

- 6 Jun 2025 at 13:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030628-2025
- 18 Nov 2024 at 10:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037141-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.countrywidegrounds.com
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/minervapcs/aspx/Home
- https://www.abingdonlearningtrust.org/

## Provenance

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