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title: "Invitation to tender for ground maintenance contract across academies within DNEAT and St Benet's."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04dc47"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DIOCESE OF NORWICH EDUCATION AND ACADEMIES TRUST"
published: "2025-04-29"
---

# Invitation to tender for ground maintenance contract across academies within DNEAT and St Benet's.

Buyer: DIOCESE OF NORWICH EDUCATION AND ACADEMIES TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04dc47

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## Summary

The procurement process for grounds maintenance services across academies within the Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust (DNEAT) and St Benet’s has reached the award stage. Organised by the Diocese of Norwich Education Services Company (DoNESC), the open tender sought to secure grounds maintenance services in Norfolk and Suffolk. Classified under the CPV code 77314000 for grounds maintenance services, the tender utilised an open procurement method, suitable for services procurement. While the tender process commenced earlier in 2025, the awards were confirmed in April 2025. Contracts have been signed on 14th April 2025, marking the completion of the procurement cycle.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in facilities management, particularly those specialising in grounds maintenance services. The contract allocations to GREENSKAPE LTD, Excite Solutions Limited, and Vertas Group Limited underline the potential for large-scale businesses to capitalise on multi-year service agreements with options for extension. The open procedure allows competent businesses to enter the competitive market, and those with a focus on delivering quality services alongside cost-effective solutions have a strong standing in negotiations and bids. The geographic focus on Norfolk and Suffolk means local providers are in a prime position to leverage regional expertise and logistical advantages.

## Notice

The Diocese of Norwich Education Services Company (DoNESC) is carrying out a procurement exercise of the behalf of Diocese of Norwich Education Academies Trust (DNEAT) and Diocese of Norwich St Benet's Multi Academy Trust and is an open tender for the provision of grounds maintenance across our academies in Norfolk and Suffolk.

### Lot Information

DNEAT 1

The Diocese of Norwich Education Services Company (DoNESC) is carrying out a procurement exercise of the behalf of Diocese of Norwich Education Academies Trust (DNEAT) and Diocese of Norwich St Benet's Multi Academy Trust and is an open tender for the provision of grounds maintenance across our academies in Norfolk and Suffolk.

Options: 60 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

DNEAT 2

The Diocese of Norwich Education Services Company (DoNESC) is carrying out a procurement exercise of the behalf of Diocese of Norwich Education Academies Trust (DNEAT) and Diocese of Norwich St Benet's Multi Academy Trust and is an open tender for the provision of grounds maintenance across our academies in Norfolk and Suffolk.

Options: 60 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

St Benet's

The Diocese of Norwich Education Services Company (DoNESC) is carrying out a procurement exercise of the behalf of Diocese of Norwich Education Academies Trust (DNEAT) and Diocese of Norwich St Benet's Multi Academy Trust and is an open tender for the provision of grounds maintenance across our academies in Norfolk and Suffolk.

Options: 60 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017648-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £429,263 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DIOCESE OF NORWICH EDUCATION AND ACADEMIES TRUST |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR20 3LR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk |
| Local authority | Breckland |
| Electoral ward | Mattishall |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Norfolk |
| Delivery location | TLH1 East Anglia |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | EXCITE SOLUTIONS; GREENSKAPE; VERTAS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2025 at 13:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017648-2025
- 6 Feb 2025 at 14:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003992-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dneat.org
- http://www.excitesolutions.co.uk
- http://www.greenskape.co.uk
- http://www.vertas.co.uk
- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

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