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title: "Provision of Mechanical & Plant Servicing & Repairs"
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# Provision of Mechanical & Plant Servicing & Repairs

Buyer: THE ACADEMIES FOR CHARACTER AND EXCELLENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050fd7

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## Summary

The contracting process for the "Provision of Mechanical & Plant Servicing & Repairs" was initiated by The Academies for Character and Excellence, located in Totnes, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure and covered services in the education sector, focusing on the repair and maintenance of mechanical and electrical building installations. The procurement included multiple lots, with services to be delivered across various regions in the UK, including Somerset and Devon. Key dates include the award date set for 19 August 2025, and the contracts are expected to start on 1 September 2025, with a potential extension beyond the initial completion date of 31 August 2028.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mechanical and electrical maintenance services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like I.J. Cannings & Son Limited, who have successfully been awarded a contract, are particularly well-suited to compete, given the requirements for certifications such as Gas Safe, F Gas, and OFTEC. The ability to deliver comprehensive maintenance services and rapid response to critical failures makes this an attractive opportunity for businesses looking to expand within the educational sector. The possibility of additional schools joining the trust further indicates potential growth opportunities within this contract.

## Notice

The proposed contract will encompass delivering the following services to the Trust: a. Statutory compliance maintenance and planned preventative maintenance to all mechanical & plant equipment listed in Document 8. Asset Lists. b. Reactive maintenance in accordance with the approval process laid out in Document 2. Specification of Requirement. c. Provision of technical support and management of all specialist contracts and subcontracts as part of this Contract. d. Provision of 24-hour operations support.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Somerset

To Provide Mechanical & Plant Servicing & Remedial Works for the following schools Ashill Community Primary School Baltonsborough Church of England VC Primary School Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School Castle Cary Community Primary School Hatch Beauchamp Church of England Primary School Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Milborne Port Primary School Stoberry Park School Stockland Church of England Primary Academy Winsham Primary School

Renewal: Option of 2 further 1 year extensions

Lot 2 - Devon & Torbay

To Provide Mechanical & Plant Servicing & Remedial Works for the following schools Berry Pomeroy Parochial CofE Primary School Brixham Church of England Primary School Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School Galmpton Church of England Primary School Newtown Primary School Shaldon Primary School St Gabriel's CofE Primary School Torre Church of England Academy Totnes St John's Church of England Primary School Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery School

Renewal: Option of 2 further 1 year extensions

Lot 3 - All Schools

To Provide Mechanical & Plant Servicing & Remedial Works for the following schools Ashill Community Primary School Baltonsborough Church of England VC Primary School Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School Castle Cary Community Primary School Hatch Beauchamp Church of England Primary School Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Milborne Port Primary School Stoberry Park School Stockland Church of England Primary Academy Winsham Primary School Berry Pomeroy Parochial CofE Primary School Brixham Church of England Primary School Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School Galmpton Church of England Primary School Newtown Primary School Shaldon Primary School St Gabriel's CofE Primary School Torre Church of England Academy Totnes St John's Church of England Primary School Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery School

Renewal: Option of 2 further 1 year extensions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049954-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | £250,000 |
| Awards value | £250,000 |
| Contracts value | £250,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE ACADEMIES FOR CHARACTER AND EXCELLENCE |
| Additional buyers | ACADEMIES FOR CHARACTER & EXCELLENCE; PHP LAW LLP |
| Locality | TOTNES |
| Post town | Torquay |
| Postcode | TQ9 5RW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | South Hams |
| Electoral ward | Totnes |
| Westminster constituency | South Devon |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England), TLK4 Devon |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | I.J. CANNINGS & SON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 50500000 - Repair and maintenance services for pumps, valves, taps and metal containers and machinery
- 50510000 - Repair and maintenance services of pumps, valves, taps and metal containers
- 50531100 - Repair and maintenance services of boilers
- 50711000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical building installations
- 50712000 - Repair and maintenance services of mechanical building installations

## Release History

- 19 Aug 2025 at 15:54 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049954-2025
- 21 Jul 2025 at 09:59 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041549-2025
- 9 May 2025 at 13:41 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020111-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049954-2025
  19th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041549-2025
  21st July 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020111-2025
  9th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ijcannings.co.uk
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=93613&B=
- https://www.acexcellence.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.phplaw.co.uk

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