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title: "The Chelmsford Learning Partnership ~ Grounds Maintenance Tender"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0512e7"
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current_stage: "Tender"
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published: "2025-05-28"
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# The Chelmsford Learning Partnership ~ Grounds Maintenance Tender

Buyer: THE CHELMSFORD LEARNING PARTNERSHIP  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0512e7

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## Summary

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is currently in the tender stage of a public procurement process seeking providers for grounds maintenance services. This contract, titled "Grounds Maintenance Tender," is intended for multiple educational sites, including Roding Valley High School in Loughton, and various other schools across Essex, United Kingdom. The procurement is being managed through an open, competitive flexible procedure, and the estimated contract value is £850,000. Important timelines include the submission deadline on 12th September 2025, with the contract due to start in April 2026 and lasting three years, with potential extensions of up to two additional years. The procurement is guided by UK legislation 2023/54 and addresses the services category, specifically focusing on grounds maintenance as per CPV classification 77314000.

This procurement opportunity presents substantial business growth potential, particularly for enterprises specialising in grounds and gardens maintenance services. The scope of the contract, entailing maintenance of a variety of school sites, requires a service provider responsive to changing weather conditions and capable of maintaining safe and aesthetically pleasing environments. It is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) expecting to deliver high-quality services, as the evaluation criteria weigh heavily on the quality aspect, making up 75% of the assessment. Participating businesses must adhere to specific conditions of participation and secure a minimum score to advance within the tendering process.

## Notice

The successful Supplier will be required to provide Ground Maintenance services for The Chelmsford Learning Trust. The successful Supplier will be required to provide Ground Maintenance services for The Chelmsford Learning Partnership. at: Roding Valley High School, Loughton, IG10 3JA The Boswells School, Chelmsford, Essex Beaulieu Park School, Secondary and Primary, Armistice Way, Chelmsford William de Ferres High School, South Woodham Ferres, Essex Lakelands Primary School, Colchester, Essex Perryfields Junior and Infant School, Chelmsford, Essex Barnes Farm Junior and Infant School, Chelmsford, Essex The Tyrells School, Chelmsford, Essex Rettendon Primary School, Rettendon Common, Chelmsford, Essex Runwell Community Primary School, Wickford, Essex Woodville Primary School, South Woodham Ferres, Essex Beaulieu Park School Primary, Remembrance Avenue, Chelmsford, Essex Contract value = PS850,000.00 The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is seeking the provision of a comprehensive Grounds and Gardens Maintenance Service that is responsive to seasonal weather and growing conditions that shall achieve the following key objectives: *Development and maintenance of an aesthetically pleasing and varied landscape that is functional and complementary to the Sites and environment throughout the year *Maintenance of the Site Grounds in a safe manner and accessible to staff, student, visitors, and members of the public, including any existing rights of way *Maintenance of the grounds and gardens to facilitate the smooth running of all educational operations and ensuring access to the Facility at all times *Maintain and develop the grounds and gardens in a manner that promotes a positive image of the Chelmsford Learning Partnership to all authorised users of the Site *Provide and maintain safe, logical, and clear circulation routes across the Site that are accessible to all authorised users of the Site The key users of the Grounds, Sports and Recreational Gardens are pupils, students, staff & authorised visitors. This contract will commence in April 2026 and will continue for 3 years. There will be the option to extend the contract for a further term further term two 1-year extension. The tender process will be conducted as a Competitive flexible procedure. Suppliers must meet the conditions of participation set out in this Tender Notice to advance to the tender stage of the competition. Tenders will only be marked if an overall combined score of 75% or more has been achieved on Section 8 (additional questions). To view this notice, please click here: https://litmustms.co.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=953794659

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028052-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £850,000 |
| Lots value | £850,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CHELMSFORD LEARNING PARTNERSHIP |
| Locality | ESSEX |
| Post town | Ilford |
| Postcode | IG10 3JA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH35 West Essex |
| Local authority | Epping Forest |
| Electoral ward | Loughton Forest |
| Westminster constituency | Epping Forest |
| Delivery location | TLH3 Essex |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 28 May 2025 at 11:07 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028052-2025
- 14 May 2025 at 11:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021201-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028052-2025
  28th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021201-2025
  14th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://litmustms.co.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=953794659
- https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/33WN5TA253
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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